Re: Universal Remote Help!

["Bill Kearney" <wkearney-99@hot-mail-com>]

> You're right Dave - it could be done with the MX3000 equipment alone.
> You can pick up an MX3000 for right around $525 (+/-) new on eBay.   I
> bought mine (used) for $450 with 2 MRF250 receivers, but never tried
> using the receivers yet.

You may want to avoid ebay for those units.  Support and service is
questionable from ebay sources.  Do this, find your best prices online and
then go to a local retailer authorized for it.  Ask for a better price.  I
talked my local Myer-Emco into meeting me halfway; both the MX3000 and the
MRF250 for around $700.

> Sean could likely get everything for well under $1,000.  I still can't
> get my wife to use ours, but the favorite channels and convenience are
> great in my opinion and it sure is cute.

Stick type remotes are a must for anyone that channel surfs.  Touch screens
are great for folks that don't.  We have both here.  The wife likes the
touchscreen for it's ability to 'guide' her.  I like the stick-type because
I can use them by feel alone without having to look at the buttons.

We tried the Logitech 890 but it's build quality was shit and the web-based
programming horrendously slow.  I shudder to think what they're equivalent
touchscreen unit is going to be like...

I'm guessing with advent of things like Vista and it's sideshow and media
center features there's going to be a number of new remotes released this
Fall.  Isn't that always the case?  Just when you have something that works,
something new comes along...

-Bill Kearney