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| Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
List Price: $149.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  303 reviews
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 10 x 6
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 915-000002
Model: 915-000002
UPC: 097855042927
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Almost Perfect December 30, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I thought I would share my opinion on this nifty remote so buyers know what they are getting into. Having had "universal remotes" in the future, I was skeptical since I inevitably had to dig up one of the several remotes I had to change or undjust some functions, but not with this.
Out of the box, you will spend at least an hour connecting it to the USB, getting model numbers and configuring it, but it does do what it promises (almost) and has a nifty help interface to assist you when things get a bit off. If you are not comfotable configuring things through a computer, look elsewhere. But the software was pretty good. I was able to get my TV, DVR, DISH, Receiver, DVD, PS2 and PC stereo (including iTunes) to all run from ONE remote, which was a MAJOR accomplishment. The only thing I could not configure was the remote control ceiling fan (yeah, I know, but I am REALLY not that much of a potato).
Great product and almost perfect...now we will see how I like it in a few months..
 One of the Coolest, most Useful Gadgets I Own July 20, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Will this remote REALLY work with everything? That's the first question I asked myself when deciding whether to buy the Harmony 670. To me, $70 is a lot of money for a remote control. For me to spend $70 on a remote, it had better work perfectly. I understand that there are many more expensive remotes available, but still, the 670 is just a remote, right? Well it is just a remote, but it is a fantastic gadget that will replace all of your other remotes and make your entertainment experience much more enjoyable. To me, it was worth every penny.
I suspect that many people have had the same experience: you get a new piece of equipment that comes with a "universal remote," and though it claims to be universal, the new remote doesn't quite control everything. Of course, it will turn on your receiver, cable box, tv, etc, but it won't provide all of the functionality that the component's original remote provides. And so the remotes on the coffee table multiply until there is little room for a single coffee cup on an entire coffee table. Well, where other universals fail, the Harmony 670 succeeds. Currently, mine controls my receiver, CD player, DVD player, cable box, VCR, LCD TV, and yes, even my air conditioner. That means I replaced 7 remotes with the 670, and I haven't had to take out any of the 7 since I bought it. Every single function of every component can be controlled with the Harmony 670. Harmony indeed.
The 670 does take a little time to set up (circa 20 minutes), but once it's setup it works flawlessly. Hook it up to your computer ONCE through the USB, tell the setup program the required information (model numbers of your equipment and a few other tidbits), and you are good to go. If you go into the advanced setup menus, you can add additional equipment (e.g. an air conditioner). If the model of the equipment isn't listed (very rare), you can still teach the Harmony to work with a few simple clicks.
Once it's setup, tell the remote what you want to do. For example, if you want to watch TV, press "Watch TV." The remote turns on my cable box, TV, and stereo receives, and then it sets my TV and receiver to the proper inputs. Tired of watching TV, press "Watch Movie" and the remote turns off the cable box, turns on the DVD player, and switches my receiver and TV to the "DVD" inputs. Tired of watching everything? Press the "Off" button and the remote will turn off everything at once. Fantastic!
I have read some of the few negative reviews for this remote, and I have to say that I'm confused; I experienced NONE of the problems the lowest reviewers experienced. For example, one guy says that the USB port broke after a few weeks of hooking it up regularly. Well, there's no need to hook it up regularly. You just have to hook it up to the computer ONCE. Any of the other problems seem to be linked to the consumer's own computer or improper programming of the 670. I have not called customer support because setup was a breeze. The one negative thing that I can say about the 670 is that the "Help" button on the remote doesn't seem very helpful. Of course, I didn't need much help, so that's not enough of a downside to drop my rating from 5 to 4
So, I go along with the vast majority of the good reviews. The 670 is a must-have for anyone with a component A/V system or anyone with just a cable box, tv, and DVD player. It provides enough advanced features for advanced users, and is still friendly enough for parents who don't quite know how to turn on their DVD player and TV, while setting the TV to the correct input. Really, it's just a wonderful piece of technology. Unfortunately, it does not have a "Brew Coffee," "Make Popcorn," or "Pour Beer" button, but perhaps that will be on Logitech's next generation remotes. Happy Watching and Listening.
 Good Start but not there yet December 11, 2006
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have had the Harmony 670 for about a month. I can see where they are going with it but it definitely needs improvement to make it useful. The set up was not bad and it handled most of my hardware. It did not handle my RF direct-tv receiver and it could not get the line-in on my Sony vcr to work correctly. I have worked around both of these problems but the main difficulty with this unit lies in the overall design. The buttons are tiny and very close together. The button labels are nearly unreadable because the font is so small. My eyesight is not perfect but I have no problem reading the newspaper without glasses. To read the labels on the harmony I have to have full light and magnifier glasses. Every logiteck device I own has been a delight to use but this thing will probably end up in the closet before long. This is a classic case of function suffering for form.
As good as expected, but... February 14, 2007
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
It's really an impressive system with web-based programmability, activity-based interface and virtually unlimited IR library. And the 670 finally provides the DVR buttons that were never quite right on the other models. But the programming software really needs a new rev. They're so fanatic on "wizard-ry" that you can't navigating to a particular setting without going through so many steps you lose your place. Also, the mini-USB jack on mine broke, but they're sending me an advance replacement (hopefully) so I can't complain too much about a little manufacturing flaw.
Pretty Awesome January 30, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
My intent here is to give a glowing review of this Harmony 670 remote; although, there are a couple of negatives as well. I am using this Logitech remote as my principal device controller for my 32" LCD HDTV, my Comcast HD DVR cable box, and my DVD player. This is not a 'Home Theater' set-up, but for routine TV-watching in the living room. This 670 is a well-constructed remote, and it feels substantial in my hand (with batteries for ballast). The remote immediately worked everything after I programmed it online, which was impressive to me. I like the fact that the remote requires online programming, because that means its software is upgradable indefinitely. And for over $100, I want this thing to operate my future gadgets, too. It is my understanding that this can operate other IR devices as well, such as lights. The little toggle controller (cursor joystick) is small for my thumb... I prefer the size of the TiVo cursor buttons. Since I have a DVR that runs all my TV viewing, it took additional reprogramming to customize a few buttons. Also, there is a small glitch I still need to resolve (two screens activate on the same button). All in all, this is a fine choice for the 'techie' user who enjoys having a PC link-up for fine-tuning. I've tried countless so-called 'Universal' remotes over the years and I've been bitterly disappointed. This is the first remote that lives up to the hype!
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