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Logitech Harmony 659 Advanced Universal Remote Control - Refurbished | 
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| Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy Refurbished: $59.99
You Save: $140.00 (70%)
New (3) from $109.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  95 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 12.3 x 5.3 x 2.3
MPN: 996000020
Model: H-659
UPC: 097855051660
EAN: 0097855051660
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
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| Features:
| • | One-touch activity buttons: Press the button representing an activity—for example, watching a DVD—and the remote performs all the required steps, including turning components on or off and switching inputs. | | • | Backlit controls and LCD display: Navigate your entertainment without having to bring up the house lights. | | • | Learning port: "Capture" infrared commands from your original remotes by just pointing them at the Harmony remote's learning port. | | • | Simple setup wizard: Connect the Harmony remote to your computer and let the wizard guide you through initial setup. | | • | Help button: Never get stuck again with a handy Help button that walks you through troubleshooting. |
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Product Description
Is your family struggling to use your complex home entertainment system? This unique remote control redefines the term universal. It does the usual TV, DVD, & VCR functions, but it can also control computers, your fireplace, lighting, & more. You can program this remote for so many functions due to the community-based Smart State Database on the internet. You also get the one-of-a-kind Smart State Technology Activity Control. The Harmony Remote 659 is so easy to use and set-up that your family will love it. Set it up by simply plugging it into an Internet-enabled computer, and follow the step-by-step set-up process. Your whole family can control the entertainment system with the press of one Activity Button, and the H659 will take care of the rest. You'll be amazed.Easy To Use: Simple to use for the whole family. Activity buttons such as "Watch TV" and "Watch Movie" set everything correctly with one button press. Press the "Help" button to quickly fix problems and get you back to enjoying your entertainment.Easy To Setup: Just connect the Harmony Remote to your computer and our website will guide you with step-by-step instructions. You'll be controlling even the most complex systems with no elaborate programming required. If you need a little help, the Harmony support team offers unparalleled assistance for all your set-up and customization needs. If you happen to loose or damage your remote, your settings are always stored for you online.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 90 more reviews...
 If you're a geek, this is twice as cool February 21, 2008
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
First off - I have to admit I'm a geek. But even if you're not, but have some level of comfort with using the classic 'wizard' approach of Windows - then this (or any of the Harmony series) is the remote for you.
Setup is a breeze. Put in the batteries, toss in the CD and follow the step by step directions. Using the 'wizard' based approach (it simply asks you questions about your devices and some specifics around each activity). Harmony does the rest, looking up all your devices automatically. Don't fret if you don't see a particular device. Just specify that it's not listed and put in the brand name (My new Olevia LCD tv wasn't in there). From there it seems to go out and find the data in it's data base (not sure why it doesn't just display it to begin with - but it worked).
You can configure just about anything on this remote. I got it set-up 90% of the way there, just by using the simple wizard. Then I saw a few things I wanted to tweak and was able to do that pretty quickly - without reading any directions. The user interface can be a little intimidating at first - until you get a feel for how the remote works and how Harmony 'thinks' about your devices.
I even got to try out the 'learning' feature because one of my TV functions wasn't in the standard list. You just select that you want to teach it a new command, connect Harmony to your computer and point your old remote at the back of the Harmony remote. Push the button you want to teach it and 'pow' - you've just taught it a new command. You can name it anything you want as well - call it 'Steve' if you want. Like I said, very, VERY configurable.
My wife liked it because I was able to set up the 'soft-keys' exactly the way she wanted them. Oh, and yeah - you could even reprogram every standard key on the remote if you want - even if you wanted to do something wacky like have the '9' key turn off the DVD player or eject a disk. It's scary how configurable this thing is. Oh and if you mess it up somehow, just 'restore defaults' and start over.
The Harmony line is pretty extensive. They have some top of the line units that are well over the $200 mark, but there is a wide range to choose from. Go to the Logitech web-site and compare the models to find the one you want (I got this one - the 659). You can't beat the price of the refurbished unit either. But if you have a DVR then you might want to go with the 670 (which has more native DVR buttons in the center).
Highly recommend this product.
Harmony 659 Reburbished February 2, 2008
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
I'm very happy with this purchase. If you are familiar with Harmony remotes and their capabilities, you won't be disappointed. Refurbished remote came in plain white cardboard box with "Refurbished by Logitech" printed on the outside; includes usb cable, instruction booklet, and installation cd. It looks brand new with no sign of previous use whatsoever. Definitely worth the savings to go with the refurb in my opinion.
 OK remote, but not as good as I was hoping February 17, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
It has less buttons than Logitech's more expensive remotes, so more of the features are in the lcd screen menu. The problem with that is, you have to push the "next" button to get to each page of the features. If you don't pay attention, and pass the item you're looking for, you have to keep pushing through the menus until you get back to the beginning and then start all over again. There is no way to go back once passed. It is nice because you can go on line and set this remote up to work most features on your devices, like sleep modes, that a lot of remotes don't have. It is battery operated, and it goes through batteries faster than any remote I've ever used before, but that's because of all the lcd menus and lights. I replace batteries about monthly. I'd say it's over priced, even at the referb price, but it's a good replacement remote... just not great.
The last universal remote you'll ever own. February 7, 2008
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I hesitated before buying this, because I figured I'd be crazy to spend more than $30 or so on a universal remote. But this unit was well worth the cost: setup was finished within ten minutes, and afterwards the remote worked perfectly with my TV, DVD player, receiver, cable box and Playstation 2. It's well-constructed and sturdy, with good button feel and layout. If you're looking for a great universal remote but don't want to lay out the $100+ it takes for most of the Harmony units, get this one - you won't need anything else for a very, very long time.
Not for A Dish DVR February 21, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I really liked this remote but it would'nt control my Dish Network 622 DVR. Everything else worked like a campion though. So unfortunately I had to send it back.
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