Posted by Gunther Gloop on 05/22/06 23:20

DubDriver wrote:
>>>>>> �65 delivered in UK
>>>>>
>>>>> Which one is this? Not sure what the 'original' one is!
>>>>>
>>>> RU-890 probably
>>>
>>>
>>> It is i think! Greatb bit of kit tho!
>>>
>> I keep meaning to buy one to replace my Sony.
>
> Although Pronto user for many years, for me Logitech Harmony has been
> far better.

I've had a Marantz II, two different Harmonys (665 & 885 still in use) and a
Pronto (still in use).

The only one that works 100% the way I want it has always been the Pronto.
Unfortunately that's not totally unbreakable (although mine _has_ never
broke) -which it needs to be around young kids, so I can't use it in the
living room. Otherwise I'd have 2 Prontos and no other remotes in the house.

The Marantz gets my vote for 2nd place. It's top-heavy and ugly compared to
the Harmonys, but it is less fiddly.

The Harmony 885 has some features over the 665, but I'd rate the 665 above
the other one -the shape is nicer and the buttons more 'defined' without
looking where you're pressing.
I don't think they do the 665 anymore, but last I heard they were to be
found in bargain bins for around 20 quid -a real bargain if one can be
found.

But anyway -�65 for a Pronto is a steal too. They're a bit tatty-looking
nowadays, but do an excellent trouble-free job if you're willing to make an
effort in "designing" your screens for it.
If not -go for a Harmony... but beware... it's often easier to reach for a
device's "real" remote instead of wasting time selecting buttons on the
Harmony... kinda defeats the purpose in my view.

-Kevin.

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