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The Logitech Harmony One is a programmable universal remote with a color touch screen. As with most remotes in this genre, the interface is organized by activity (DVD, TV, etc.) with one-touch access to each. You can connect the Harmony One to your PC or Mac with its included USB cable to download device codes from Logitech's online database.
MSRP $250.00
Release date February, 2008
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Features
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- One-touch access to your entertainment: Enjoy easy, one-touch access to the home-entertainment activities you love. Want to watch a DVD? One simple press of the touch screen and the Harmony One remote does the rest.
- Replaces up to 15 remotes: Reduce the clutter and complexity of your living room.
- Full-color touch screen: Gives you easy, one-touch access to any entertainment activity—such as watching a DVD, watching TV, listening to music, and more.
- Sculpted, backlighted buttons in logical zones: Allow you to find the right channel—even in the dark.
- Ergonomic design: Fits comfortably in your hand.
- Rechargeable design: Eliminates the worry about replacing batteries.
- Guided online setup: Helps you when you need it. You don’t have to be an expert. Helpful online setup software. Live customer support team.
- World’s largest A/V control database: Be confident your Harmony remote can control virtually any home-entertainment device you have today or buy tomorrow. Online database supports more than 225,000 devices from more than 5,000 brands – and the list grows larger every day.
System Requirements
PC:
- Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
- USB port
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
Mac:
- Macintosh OS X 10.3 or later
- USB port
- CD-ROM drive
- Internet access
Package Contents
- Harmony One remote control
- Charging station
- USB cable
- AC adapter
- Lithium-ion battery
- Installation CD
- Installation guide
- 1-year limited hardware warranty
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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
Logitech Harmony One
67%
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Pros
- RF remote doesn't require line of sight
- Touchscreen interface
- Entry-level touch screen
- Does what it promises; simple, reliable operation of your home theater in one device
Cons
- Lacking the customization you'd expect from a touch screen remote; too many pre-defined screens
- Expensive
Logitech Harmony One
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MSRP $249.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- large touchscreen
- doesn't need a computer to be programmed
- can control up to 20 devices
Cons
- no RF support
- no charging dock
- high price
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vs.
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Released --
Pros
- Once configured, using the remote is very intuitive
- Setup is extremely easy
- Activity-based: control multiple devices in order
Cons
- Online software can be problematic
- Too many Harmony models with minor differentiation
- Not enough programmable buttons for some components (e.g., multidisc DVD)
Logitech Harmony One
100%
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Released --
Pros
- Great support by Logitech
- Charging dock
- Large database of IR codes for many devices
- Priced well compared to other RF programmable remotes
Cons
- hard buttons have very small writing and are very difficult to see in low light
- One year warranty is not long enough.
Logitech Harmony One
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Released --
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MSRP $130.00
Released --
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Reviews
August 8, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Rechargeable using included cradle
- Full-color touch screen
- Configurable using your computer via USB
- Activity based input; one touch to watch TV, Blu-ray, Xbox 360, etc.
- Ergonomically designed with a comfortable feel
- Sculpted backlit buttons so you can use the remote in the dark
- Large buttons
- The size and look of a traditional remote with a colour touch screen and all-in-one functionality
- Decent price: can be found for less than $200
- At least 50 ft range with line of sight
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April 29, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Rechargeable using included cradle
- supports more than 225 000 devices from more than 5 000 brands
Cons
- Display flickers
- TV stations are difficult to configure, require images in a specific resolution and format. No database available.
- reacts a bit slow
- weirdely shaped, not very elegant
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February 22, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Full-color touch screen
- supports more than 225 000 devices from more than 5 000 brands
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May 7, 2009
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Rechargeable using included cradle
- Configurable using your computer via USB
Cons
- No RF support
- Display flickers
- TV stations are difficult to configure, require images in a specific resolution and format. No database available.
- reacts a bit slow
- weirdely shaped, not very elegant
- Does not support channel icons like Philips SRT 9320
- No smooth animations
- Cheap design
- Hard to setup and configure
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June 5, 2009
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Pros
- Rechargeable using included cradle
- Full-color touch screen
- Configurable using your computer via USB
- supports more than 225 000 devices from more than 5 000 brands
- Activity based input; one touch to watch TV, Blu-ray, Xbox 360, etc.
- Ergonomically designed with a comfortable feel
- Large buttons
- convenient help feature automatically checks the settings for the activity and fixes it - useful when the tv is set to the wrong input, etc so you don't need to go through the touchscreen settings to find the input button
- charging cradle is also stylish
- you can configure most settings and include even the most insignificant buttons from your original remote controls in the device settings on the touchscreen
- keys are well laid out
Cons
- Display flickers
- glossy finish attracts fingerprints
- touchscreen sometimes reacts slow when you are scrolling side to side through options
- touchscreen options need to be pressed very precisely, especially the L/R arrows (difficult if you have large fingers)
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May 7, 2009
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Pros
- Rechargeable using included cradle
- Full-color touch screen
Cons
- No RF support
- Display flickers
- TV stations are difficult to configure, require images in a specific resolution and format. No database available.
- reacts a bit slow
- weirdely shaped, not very elegant
- Does not support channel icons like Philips SRT 9320
- No smooth animations
- Cheap design
- Hard to setup and configure
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September 30, 2008
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Rechargeable using included cradle
- Full-color touch screen
- Configurable using your computer via USB
- supports more than 225 000 devices from more than 5 000 brands
- Activity based input; one touch to watch TV, Blu-ray, Xbox 360, etc.
- Ergonomically designed with a comfortable feel
- Sculpted backlit buttons so you can use the remote in the dark
- Large buttons
- The size and look of a traditional remote with a colour touch screen and all-in-one functionality
- Decent price: can be found for less than $200
- At least 50 ft range with line of sight
Cons
Did not agree with any cons
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December 17, 2008
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Rechargeable using included cradle
- Full-color touch screen
- Configurable using your computer via USB
- supports more than 225 000 devices from more than 5 000 brands
- Activity based input; one touch to watch TV, Blu-ray, Xbox 360, etc.
- Ergonomically designed with a comfortable feel
- Sculpted backlit buttons so you can use the remote in the dark
- Large buttons
- The size and look of a traditional remote with a colour touch screen and all-in-one functionality
Cons
Did not agree with any cons
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October 16, 2008
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Rechargeable using included cradle
- Full-color touch screen
- Configurable using your computer via USB
- Activity based input; one touch to watch TV, Blu-ray, Xbox 360, etc.
- Ergonomically designed with a comfortable feel
- Sculpted backlit buttons so you can use the remote in the dark
- The size and look of a traditional remote with a colour touch screen and all-in-one functionality
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July 2, 2008
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- supports more than 225 000 devices from more than 5 000 brands
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