Best universal RF under 150

Title says it all. Open to used options but must be easy to program and use like the Harmony One it will replace.

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"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)

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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,650
    I know we texted earlier but what is wrong with the One?
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited January 2015
    Nothing but the angles are off for some of my devices so it won't control them well.

    And there is no way to reposition them.

    Plus in our bedroom our new furniture puts the bed directly in the way of the remote working.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,026
    edited January 2015
    I like the old URC MX-850, but it's not necessarily the best nor easy to program and you gotta get a copy of the software. I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who could probably help. what were we talking about again?

    Also. doesn't necessarily have access to the latest codes so you'd have to be okay with learning in some from your original remotes for the newest devices, but that's easy. you can also get an IR/RF extender for these things so that you can make your non-RF devices work with RF. I was about to go for the Harmony, but then I got the C2 and it came with the MX-700, and I kinda got into customizing the program and found that I really enjoyed it. I truely does replace all my remotes. I just removed the batteries from all of them, gave them a wipe, and put them in ziploc bags and packed away. I keep the cable + tv remotes out just in case, but I haven't used them in months.

    you can find a nice MX-850 for around $70 or so on Ebay, less if you're willing to be patient or accept lesser quality condition. if you're cleanliness conscious as I am, they're pretty easy to disassemble and clean, and older ones seem to benefit nicely from the tune-up. just something else to consider if you're looking for something to tinker with.

    URC MX-850 Product Page - http://bit.ly/1BqdlB9
    Google Search for images of the MX-850 - http://bit.ly/1BqdcO8
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    Enders, would something like this solve your problem? rakuten.com/prod/logitech-harmony-rf-wireless-extender-logitech-harmony-rf-wireless/203474219.html?listingId=368132346&sclid=pla_google_4SurPlusCityStore&adid=29963&gclid=CJbPp5-RusMCFRMkgQodYkMADw#

    I had the URC MX series and can tell you I went back to a harmony within 3 days. The URC is a great remote but required a ton of set-up and learning commands. The ease of setup / operation and functionality of the harmony one is one of the best values in its price point especially used. Just trying to see if it would be possible to keep your Harmony One with an RF extender which will allow you to operate equipment even without line of sight.
    Shawn
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    Might. Think that only works with the 900 for some reason I can't remember. I'd still need blisters for my devices but that's meh cost wise
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
  • polk500
    polk500 Posts: 1,171
    Hey Ender I know the logitech harmony ultimate is over your budget. But they come up on the flea for half price and its one hell of a remote. Plus you are already use to the brand,

    Cheers
    Roger