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Remote Control User Reviews
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The following page was printed from RemoteCentral.com:
User reviews for the Home Theater Master MX-500 from Universal Remote Control Inc. |
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Average: 4.80/5.00 Median: 5.00/5.00 | 157 | $149 |
The MX-500 is a 10-device all-buttoned remote control with an LCD screen for custom labels on 10 adjacent buttons. It includes full infrared learning capabilities, a preprogrammed database, 5-way joystick, macros and more.
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Written by eakf from Ottawa, Canada. The reviewer has used this remote control for 3-6 months. |
Review 134 made on Wednesday January 21, 2004 at 2:51 PM. |
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Review: | It says a lot about this remote to just look at the other user reviews in this section. At the time that I wrote this, this is the ONLY remote that has maintained a 5 star average AND has over 100 user testiments to that fact.
I upgraded to this remote after trying and returning a Radioshack (OFA) Kamelion remote and after having used a Marantz RC1200 for a couple of years. I paid way to much for this in Canada and THEN found out how much I could get it for just across the border - ouch!
Price notwithstanding, I was able to quickly and easily set up my remote to do exactly what I wanted. It helped that I was familiar with learning remotes, but I don't think a novice would find it difficult.
After a month, or two, I read up about, and bought the IR clone companion. This is a valuable piece of equipment for any one who likes to change their equipment or re-arrange commands. It has the added abilities of being able to back up the remote and download discreets available to a variety of remotes.
The macros make the remote intuitive to use for the average user. The backlighting is superb, but not necessary after you learn where your buttons are. The hard buttons make the remote easy to use under the covers. Place your thumb on the pad and the most popular commands are only a thumb-length away.
It comes with enough support for even an advanced home theater system, though some would like more devices, I haven't found this to be a problem.
HTM is also reported to have exceptional support for their products. Thankfully, I haven't had to test this for myself yet. HTM even upgrades the models once in a while which is why I feel this remote has been around for so long.
This remote may very well be the last remote you need to buy! |
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