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URC Updates Complete Control Program

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 19:22:00 EST

URC has just released a major update for their Complete Control Program, starring a brand new web browser for the WiFi-enabled MX-6000, along with nearly 450 new 2-way modules and 300 new RS-232 modules to work with. A worthwhile update indeed!

Time Warner Cable Clear QAM Channel List for Buffalo Suburban Area

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:56:00 EST

Thanks to RC member BillFromGI I'm pleased to today present a current list of all Clear QAM digital cable channels that can be received on TWC's "Buffalo Suburban" cable system, which is supplied (at least) on Grand Island. If you live in the area be sure to check it out to see what you could be watching for free!

Logitech Reveals Harmony 700 Remote Control

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 10:12:00 EST

Following the recent announcement and availability of the Harmony 900, Logitech has yet another new model up their sleeves: it's the $149.95 Harmony 700, and it expands the One/900 series into the lower end of the pricing scale.

URC giving away 2,000 backpacks at CEDIA, no strings!*

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 08:24:00 EST

* OK, one string - you may have to learn something! Also be sure to check out the new MX-5000, KP-4000 and MRX-1.

New universal remotes coming from Monster?

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:46:00 EST

An Emailed teaser promoting Monster's upcoming CEDIA 2009 releases includes a section detailing a new series of remote controls "geared for use with today's advanced home theater devices".

New PS3 Slim: Still No Infrared

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:51:00 EST

As it turns out, those who do not learn from history... still won't repeat it. Sony's new, cheaper, smaller, quieter and more efficient PlayStation 3 Slim has a lot of good things going for it, but a handy new infrared receiver isn't one of them.

Sony RM-V210 & RM-EZ4 remotes reviewed!

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 07:11:00 EST

If you caught our review last week of the Sony RM-VL610 learning universal remote control, then you'll know that if you're a DVR user and have $30 to spend it's tough to find something better. But what if you only had a budget of $10? Today we look at the 4-device RM-V210 and big buttoned RM-EZ4 models.

Logitech Announces Harmony 900

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:00:00 EST

Logitech has just announced the latest addition to their remote control family, the $400 Harmony 900, which is essentially a Harmony One with added RF capabilities. Logitech has also completely redesigned their RF system, which now uses "mini blasters".

Sony RM-VL610 universal remote control reviewed!

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:37:00 EST

So what can you get for under $30? Today we review Sony's latest universal remote control, the RM-VL610, which offers control of 8 devices, has full infrared code learning, a dozen macros, plus an amazing 63 hard buttons. This just could be the best economical hard buttoned remote for DVR users!

Free Unencrypted QAM Channel List for Cogeco Cable

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:06:00 EST

Thanks to reader Mike Miles, we can now supply a list of free, unencrypted QAM digital channels that Cogeco cable subscribers in Ontario can receive on their QAM-enabled televisions. Compared to the essentially non-existant offerings that I get from Check it out!