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comptr
11-22-08, 10:14 PM
Hi I bet that there are multiple treads about this but I need help since I am not buying my first remote. I am needing a replacemnt remote since my 3 year old harmony 880 is broken. The buttens are falling out and its out of warrentry. So instead of repearing it I am replacing it. What is out there a good replacemnt for a harmony 880. I need the remote not to brake in 3 years. Here is the equipemnt I need controled:
1. Samsung LN-4696D
2. Dish Vip-622
3. Toshiba HD-A20
4. Yamaha RX-V659
5. Sony SLV-N50
6. home built HTPC
7. Xbox-360
8. PS3
9. Lutron Light Dimmer.
I was looking at the harmony one but I don't know how fargile it is. I would like to keep it under $250.00. Thanks in advance for all the help.

BillyBeatnik
11-23-08, 09:22 AM
I have had the Harmony 670 for two years and no problems. It has the same shape as the 880, and I like the button type and button layout much better.

All of the transport controls are conveniently located around the OK button and I can do most functions by feel without having to look at the remote.

comptr
11-23-08, 11:08 AM
I need it to be a rechargeable unit like my 880 is.

shaps 05
11-23-08, 01:28 PM
did you like the 880 ? if so get the 880 again or upgrade your self to the the harmony one. were you able to control your ps3 with the 880 ?

comptr
11-24-08, 01:39 AM
did you like the 880 ? if so get the 880 again or upgrade your self to the the harmony one. were you able to control your ps3 with the 880 ?

I was not able to control the ps3 since its bluetooth and I never bought the Ir to bt adaptor. I liked the 880 but I would not buy a another 880 again. Aftrer the problems I had with my 880 I want a different model. I have been specifically looking at the harmony one or the harmony 1000 but I am open to any other brand in my price range.