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 enlarge | Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
List Price: $249.99
Buy Used: $82.99
You Save: $167.00 (67%)
New (87)
Avg. Customer Rating:  1483 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 10.5 x 6.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 966187-0403
Model: 966187-0403
UPC: 097855031792
EAN: 0097855031785
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Too many problems - Don't buy this September 26, 2005
30 out of 35 found this review helpful
I just returned our Harmony 880 after 30 days for several reasons (many are referred to in other posts, but here's my list):
1. Remote won't seat properly in the charger -- lots of fiddling around every time it needed a charge
2. The 880 would randomly forget the state that our system was in, and we would often have to reset its status manually for various components in our system
3. The 880's buttons are too small and close together; even for simple (and common)Tivo tasks like play, reverse and pause; we had to LOOK at it to use it, as opposed to FEELING which button to hit. We found it much less friendly to use than our stock Tivo remote
4. Slow response by our Tivo DVR to this control -- everything took longer to accomplish with the 880 than our Tivo control
I really liked the concept of the simplistic power up and switching for a particular activity. The 880 was a gift, and I really tried to like it, but just couldn't. When a relatively expensive product exhibits such poor engineering and attention to detail, I get turned off. The designers on this product were amateurs. This model has a poor quality design, poor ergonomics, and exhibits erratic behavior.
 Best Remote Control May 18, 2005
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
This one Remote has replaced the 6 Original Remotes I had on my end table. I have owned 3 different All-in-One remotes in the past including the Producer 8 with macro, and the 6-in-1. This is the best remote control I have every owned. I bought the pre-release Harmony 880 made by Logitech. This remote is programable/learnable and can operate different functions from all your remotes on one setting without switching to a different remote. The rechargable battery will probably last a week without charging, but if you put the remote back in its charging cradle before the week is up, you will never have to worry about the battery. Bottom line is my end table only has one remote contol on it after all is said and done. For a more detailed review on the Logitech Harmony 880 go to www.tomshardware.com. They just completed a full review on this product. This remote is worth every dollar you invest into it for a product you will probably use every day. You will have to connect to the Harmony web site to program this remote, and use a USB cable to connect the remote to your computer, but this is an advantage to pushing buttons on other remotes numerous times and looking at a small two tone screen. You can program almost everything on a few computer screens. This remote will learn any function from your original remotes and add them to any button or custom name and add it to the display. Plus there are one button functions that will turn on your TV/DVD/Switch/Stereo/ then press the play button and change the channel all at the same time. Logitech has made this remote even better than the $400 dollar models on the market. Thanks for clearing up the remote clutter Logitech. Amazon has a great price for this Remote Control. The pre-release cost me $250, but I could not wait after reading all the reviews.
Do NOT buy this remote! October 20, 2005
19 out of 27 found this review helpful
Holy cow! what a piece of *&#@! this device turned out to be. I was so excited to buy this thing. It makes great sense to program a remote using your computer. I had relatively little trouble getting the thing set up in the first place. I did need to call tech support once, but I managed to get everything set up. The problem is that this tempremental little piece of junk resets itself 3 out of 5 times when you take it off it's cradle. You then have to wait for it to reboot before you can use it. More often than not, one item or another doesn't get the right signal and you go through the easy to follow trouble shooting steps to fix the problem. The remote also tends to reset when you move it too quickly (honey, pass me the remote). You then have to wait for it to reboot again and will find yourself with the stereo, TV and Cable on but the remote thinking that everything's off. You then have to choose 'watch PVR' and cover the remote for 30 seconds or so at which point you're all set to change the channel or lower the volume. An additional problem is the fact that the charging cradle often makes an unreliable connection and you show up to find the thing dead in the cradle. Finally there's the fancy LCD screen. It's not broken yet, but it's just a matter of time till I smash this incredibly infuriating little piece of junk to bits.
Same Great Interface with Color Screen! April 11, 2005
17 out of 24 found this review helpful
The Harmony 880 Remote has the same great interface as the previous models, but with a vibrant and colorful screen. It is much easier to read and has a higher resolution than the old monochrome models. The only drawback is battery life, which typically allows use for about 1 week. However, it does include a charger. The overall software has been enhanced as the menus are much easier the navigate and the information about TV listings is much clearer. Overall a thumbs up!
 If you are thinking about the Harmony remotes from Logitech, you should know two things December 27, 2005
16 out of 19 found this review helpful
I have the model H880. If you are thinking about the Harmony remotes from Logitech, you should know two things.
1. The remote itself is quite nice. It is very stylish and very functional. Some complain that the buttons are too small, but most say that they got used to them (myself included). The remote can be tweaked and customized to the max, even including a "slide show" feature of your own pictures (in the color display)... The remote is a bit overwhelming... This is no 3-in-1, so plan on several hours to get the hang of it, and to program it, which leads me to my second point (grip),
2. You MUST use the Logitech Harmony website (http://www.logitech.com/harmony) for ALL configuration and changes to the remote. This also means you must have Internet access. While the website is clean and straightforward, accessing the website is problematic at best. I received the H880 for Christmas and spent the next two days greeted with an "Experiencing High Traffic" message each time I tried to program the remote. I am not alone in this. So, if you are frustrated with a slow and/or unavailable interface, I suggest you take some time to review the links below and see what others are saying. I believe most of the problems could be solved if the configuration utility was a self-contained stand-alone application, but that is not the case. Hopefully, someday, this issue will be addressed.
I suggest you read the forums at:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=93 (Remote Control Area)
http://forums.logitech.com/pe/action/forums/defaultview?msgBoardID=10100205 *
* Logitech has no dedicated Harmony forum; the posts are under "General & Off-topic"
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