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Acoustic Research ARRU449
The Acoustic Research ARRU449 is a WiFi-enabled universal remote that automatically detects device codes for your various home theater components. The idea is that simplicity, through a guided setup, will make setting up your universal remote a simple task without the use of your computer. The WiFi aspect also comes into play on the remote's screen with access to weather, sports and news, as well as an onscreen guide for your local cable or satellite service.
MSRP $400.00
Release date November, 2007
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Features
- Automatically downloads device codes
- 2.2" LCD screen
- Access to weather, sports and news
- On-screen guide for local cable or satellite service
- One-touch activity control
Note: Although the device retails for around $400 it can be found for less.
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March 7, 2008 at 10:35 am by
Amanie
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MSRP $249.00
Released May, 2005
Pros
- Activity-based control and system state awareness simplifies control of your whole system.
- Color LCD display.
- Rechargeable battery and comes with charging base.
Cons
- Charging base is temperamental at best.
- old-fashioned user interface
- too expensive
Acoustic Research ARRU449
0%
vs.
Logitech Harmony 880
100%
Reviews
March 7, 2008
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Pros
- Guide is available directly on the remote
- Don't need to look up codes on the internet
- Can check weather and sports without interrupting TV use
Cons
- Filtering through catalog of codes can be annoying
- News, sports and weather not really necessary
- Expensive
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March 7, 2008
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Pros
- Guide is available directly on the remote
Cons
- Filtering through catalog of codes can be annoying
- News, sports and weather not really necessary
- Expensive
- WiFi access to device codes is a novelty
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June 16, 2008
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Pros
- Guide is available directly on the remote
- Don't need to look up codes on the internet
- Can check weather and sports without interrupting TV use
Cons
Did not agree with any cons
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March 11, 2008
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Pros
Did not agree with any pros
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- News, sports and weather not really necessary
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