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Logitech Harmony 1000 - Touch Screen Universal Remote Control | 
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| Brand: Logitech
Category: CE
Buy New: £205.00
New (6) Used (1) from £169.99
Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 1637
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 10.6 x 7.4 x 3.4
MPN: 1304834
Model: 1304834
EAN: 5099206000988
ASIN: B000QEUTJC
Release Date: May 8, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Product Description
The Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote symbolises a move in the right direction for audio and video equipment control.With its 8.9" touchscreen design, the Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote lets you control up to 15 external devices.Thanks to a user friendly graphic menu, the Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote gives you access to numerous configurations.Once connected to your computer, its configuration wizard guides you through step by step.The Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote can take control of more than 5,000 brands and more than 175,000 devices.In case of a configuration problem, its help section provides all the troubleshooting information you need.Finally, its rechargeable lithium-ion battery guarantees maximum availability for equipment control.The Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote is the ultimate control solution for all your audio and video devices.Additional information:Compatible with: Windows 2000, XP / Mac OS X 10.3 or later version - USB port and CD-ROM player requiredContent:- Logitech Harmony 1000 Remote Control- Charging base- USB Cable - Mains adapter- Lithium-ion Battery - Installation CD
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
Beautiful hardware, terrible software June 25, 2008
mandarin
I'm editing my review because after some use, I've figured out ways around the issues I had before.
I came from a Philips Pronto to this, so it was a shock to see how most of the options were done for me by Logitech. Long story short: Logitech automates the entire process for better or worse, and when you haven't quite figured it out, it's for the worse. However, once you learn the logitech logic, you can work around certain issues and the results are AMAZING.
The software doesn't work on my laptop, had to install it on the PC and even then I had to disable the firewall/antivirus. The software is annoying in that it's totally online. Meaning all your setup is done via an interface that connects online to Logitech and the software is based there. You can't therefore save different variations. Every change you make, you have to undo if you don't like it or it doesn't work. You can't simply revert to a previous backup.
Also, no way to simulate how the remote works like with the pronto, you have to update the remote.
Worse: if you have a RF extender, you have to update that first as well! and both things take a long while. Stupid having to unplug the RF extender each time for changes that do not affect the RF extender. And what's with the "connect" button?
Anyway, that aside, the remote works wonderfully and intelligently. The screen is outstanding, and it even has a slideshow and personalised wallpaper. A bit of tweaking and you'll have this working everything. I wouldn't be without it now, but you do have to learn how to get around the difficulties caused by Logitech-enforced rules. But it's doable and the end result is faultless.
No crashing, no problems at all. Only thing is it screams when you first put it into the charging base while the screen does the slideshow. No biggy.
 logitech Harmony 1000 June 2, 2008
Ms. D. M. Stone
We purchased this product October last year. it took about an hour or so to set up as we decided get it to do everything. it sets up the Xbox, DVD, amp, Cable, Plasma and the DVD recorder. It all works fine, and if it does not then it does go through a series of questions to sort it out. This was great for only two weeks, then the charger blew, and there is no fuses anywhere to check. This took us a month to sort out with logitech, after lots of emails and checks, they sent us a whole new replacement unit and charger. Again we were up and running and could finally charge and use the remote again. Then 2 months later, guess what, the charger has blown again. After doing some checks, we have found that by using the dock from the original charger and cable from the replacement, we have got it running again. Not sure how long this is going to last, but i cringe when i turn the plug on. Only reason we got to try and swap cables and docks around is logitech never gave us a return address for the faulty one first time round.
It works very well when it's able to be charged, unfortunatley the dodgy chargers we have has made us give it such a poor rating. I must admit though, now we do not even use it anymore. It spends it time gathering dust and we use all the original remotes again now. The battery life is rubbish on it too, so if you try to charge via the usb, it takes an age.
 Easy Peasey! May 29, 2008
Steven Bailey (Kent, England)
I can't believe how easy this remote was to set up. I was using an old 'one for all' remotes and I decided to splash the cash on a top remote. It didn't take me too long to set up, it found my products straight away and I love the way the activies work. Once I set it up on my computer I updated my remote and all I do is press one button to watch sky or dvd or play my 360. Turns my tv & amp into the correct inputs on each activity and it remembers what I did last.
It's a sexy looking remote, my mates are jealous! Haven't had any problems with it freezing, there is new software which aparently has fixed the problem so go get the latest software if you've had issues!
 Touch-tastic May 28, 2008
Mr. N. J. Tapley (London)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Having used 5 different remotes for the last 12 months I thought it was time to get into the 21st Century. A techie friend of mine recommended the Harmony 1000 to me and quite frankly I've never looked back. In fact, I can't believe I didn't get a Harmony sooner!
The set-up and connection was utterly effortless and very straightforward. Just a bit of question answering and input - all done very quickly. The one-touch control is really easy to use and the large colour screen makes functionality and navigation a breeze. Aside from that I also think that it looks visually impressive - a very cool piece of kit!
Touch wood I haven't had any issues with the control freezing but I did check this before buying and was told that this issue had been resolved with a recent software update. I was also reassured about my purchase recently after noticing HiFi had given it 5 stars.
 Dont Bother April 3, 2008
rohan
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'e had this for a few months now, and it frequently locks up - the only way to fix it is to remove the battery and re-boot it.
Sometimes the touch screen works fine, but appears to not send any commands out to any of my components.
Trying to speak to logitech's customer support is beyond a joke.
I find the touch screen is sometimes slow to respond, and the device just doesnt feel natual to use.
Hopefully, its going back for a refund
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