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Matches with my Z-5500s]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/
SEEEEXY!]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/
BTW: I have a receiver, xbox, dvd, tv-decoder, projector and tv. No problem switching outputs and inputs with this magician. Pricey as hell, but well worth it. My GF likes it too]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/Great device.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/
I have to admit that having a remote control "coddle" me takes a little getting used to--it's sortof like letting iTunes start organizing all of your music for you.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/
At least it's better placed than all the other remotes I've seen that tout TiVo controls. Their Play button is at the freaking BOTTOM OF THE REMOTE! WTF you loser remote makers?

Sheesh. It really shouldn't be this hard.

But I'll probably buy it. I really REALLY want one single remote to replace the half dozen remotes I have to use for my TV, TiVo, PS2, Xbox, DVD Recorder, VCR, Stereo...]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/
1) I prefer the peanut shape. My Tivo remote has what I would call perfect ergonomics. Not good, not great, but perfect.

2) Button placement is screwy for a Tivo user. The play/rewind/forward/pause keys aren't laid out intuitively, and there's no good provision for an "instant replay" and "30-second skip" button nearby, although I suppose you could cannibalize the forward/reverse skip buttons. Even then, that's a lot of thumb gymnastics.

3) If it's true you have to buy it at Walmart, that's a deal breaker for me. I refuse to shop at Walmart. I don't care how good/cheap it is, I won't give them a penny.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/
Except that I am so tempted, I would ALMOST break my vow to never touch a Wal-Mart just to get one of these. Almost I said. Not quite. I would buy it on Buy.com as people have mentioned, but can't find it anywhere on that site. Is there anywhere else to get one??

In fact, I can't even find it on Walmart.com either. WTF?]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/
The good news:
Software installation went well.
They have replacement batteries in the package since the unit is active in the package.
The buttons to run the cable box all worked very well.
The basic Reciever, TV, and DVD controls worked on the first shot.
The not so good news:
The software puts a startup item on the computer. Why this is here I don't know. Hopefully, you will program the remote only each time you change your system.
Many of the soft keys for the TV and DVD did nothing or something not quite right.
Bottom line:
It made my system easier to use and went 90% of the way with little effort.
I don't know if I am going to bother with the other 10%, I'm happy!]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/
1.) I just t received my Harmony 520, and love it. Very sleek design. Plus i lose all 7 remote i needed to control all of my equipment.

2.) What is up with everyone's problem with Wal-Mart. All of you sound like a bunch of stuck up snobs. All that money must have gone straight to your pea sized brains.]]>Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/Dec 19th 2005 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/25/logitech-harmony-520-reviewed/Dec 19th 2005 2:32AM