New Universal Remote

Got my new universal remote yesterday. It's the Harmony 885 (right) and it replaces my old Kameleon One For All 6 (far right).

First of all it has a charging station so I no longer need to get the screwdriver out to change the batteries a couple of times a week.

Secondly it's really easy to use. The Activities based functions are very straightforward and useful. Just select Watch PVR and it switches on the TV (on the right input), the Sky+ box and the amp and switches off everything else. The feel is much nicer too. It's nice to press real buttons again.

Thirdly it controls all my kit, which is currently: Toshiba 32WLT66; D-Link DSM-320RD; Sky+; Dreambox 7000-S; PlayStation 2; Sony STR-DE495P. Sky HD is due the week after next.

Customization is a breeze compared to the Kameleon. I think I still have some more to do to get it to do exactly what I want but that's half the fun, isn't it?

If you're in the market for one then I highly recommend it. I got mine from Komplett for £129.

Read more about it at AV Forums.