Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Logitech's Q3 2012 report confirms Revue is sold out, Harmony remote refresh 'in the coming months']]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/logitechs-q3-2012-report-confirms-revue-is-sold-out-harmony-re/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/logitechs-q3-2012-report-confirms-revue-is-sold-out-harmony-re/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/26/logitechs-q3-2012-report-confirms-revue-is-sold-out-harmony-re/#comments Logitech's Q3 earnings for the 2012 fiscal year don't have many surprises since the company already revealed it was dropping out of the Google TV team. In prepared remarks, company management confirmed it is completely sold out of new units, closing the door on any users still trying to nab a $99 Revue (who shouldn't be too heartbroken, since Vizio is promising a second gen unit is on the way at the same price). There is promise however, if you're looking for a new Harmony remote model, while interim CEO Guerrino De Luca says the company is late in providing a successor to the best selling Harmony One and other models, resulting in a 30 percent drop in sales, it plans to strengthen the lineup "in the coming months." In other segments, it's seeing growth in those iPad accessory keyboards, for more details check the press release embedded after the break or in the PDFs linked below.

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Logitech's updated the iPhone and Android versions of its Harmony Link App. Now your smartphone-as-TV-remote can be customized to your whim, confusing any visitors who thought they'd watch some Jersey Shore at your pad. You'll also be able to power the TV down from your blower, for those moments when guests decipher your settings and you see your beautiful set polluted by Snooki and co. As a tip, this update doesn't change the iPad edition of the app, which will get some special attention just as soon as Logitech's engineers can get their eyes off MTV.

Logitech Harmony Link app gets customization-focused iPhone, Android update originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A first encounter with a multitouch device gets any active imagination running, so of course a home theater fan thinks it could make for the ultimate remote. But can any of that promise be realized in the dead zone that is the consumer remote control space? The leader of that dead zone is ready to give it a try with the Harmony Link -- a WiFi-to-IR bridge that allows you to control your TV from any room of the house via an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android device. For $100, it's a setup that promises to blend ease of programming with network connectivity and multitouch control. So exactly how good is Logitech's attempt? We'll reveal that after the break, of course.

Gallery: Logitech Harmony Link review

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Logitech Harmony Link review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidHarmonyHarmony LinkHarmonyLinkhdpostcrossiOSiPadiPhoneIRLogitechLogitech HarmonyLogitechHarmonyremoteremotesreviewTue, 11 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech's Harmony Link transforms your iOS device or Android phone into a universal remote (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/logitechs-harmony-link-transforms-your-ios-device-or-android-ph/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/logitechs-harmony-link-transforms-your-ios-device-or-android-ph/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/logitechs-harmony-link-transforms-your-ios-device-or-android-ph/#comments Logitech isn't exactly a stranger to universal remotes, and if you've been yearning for an Android or iOS aimed solution from the Swiss company, its new $100 Harmony Link should have you covered. The Link is a WiFi-enabled infrared puck and app combo, that allows you to control up to eight devices in your home theater from the comfort of your touchscreen sans pesky dongles or cases. After downloading a free app, pocket-sized iDevices and Android smartphones can act as universal remotes over your home network, while iPad users also get the benefit of personalized TV listings from Rovi. It's similar in price and function to Peel's Fruit, but drops the extra wireless dongle and adds a native iPad app. Notably, the Link can interface with multiple iPads at once, and Logitech's also thrown in a mini IR blaster to make controlling your AV gear that much easier. If another one of your home theater dreams just came true, the Harmony Link is up for pre-order now from Logitech and due out in October. While you're still here, there's quick video overview past the break along with the usual PR spiel.

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Logitech's Harmony Link transforms your iOS device or Android phone into a universal remote (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We just got some serious hands-on time with the Logitech Revue Google TV box, and it's all pretty slick, hardware-wise. The Keyboard and Mini Controller are just as well-done as you'd expect from Logitech, and the video calling features worked pretty seamlessly. We also managed to confirm that the Dish Network DVR integration is exclusive to Logitech -- it won't work on Sony Google TV devices, which is totally strange. We're headed back for video and we'll have some more in-depth impressions in a bit, but check out the pretty pictures in the galleries below for now.

Update: Dish and Google have both chimed in to clarify the "exclusive" deal. While Dish will exclusively sell Logitech's Google TV hardware, any other devices, including the ones from Sony, will pair with its DVRs in exactly the same way. Fragmentation (apparently) avoided -- for now.

Update 2: Okay, we've added some impressions just after the break. We're still trying to figure out exactly what's going on with the whole Dish integration thing, since we can't seem to get a straight answer, but we'll keep digging and let you know.

Gallery: Logitech Revue Google TV box


Gallery: Logitech Revue Video Camera hands-on!


Gallery: Logitech Revue Mini Controller hands-on!

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Logitech Revue and accessories hands-on! (Update: video of video calling!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgoogleGoogle TVGoogleTvKeyboardControllerlogitechlogitech harmonylogitech keyboardlogitech revueLogitechHarmonyLogitechKeyboardLogitechRevueWed, 06 Oct 2010 16:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech's Google TV companion box includes smartphone apps, we go eyes-on (updated: video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/logitechs-google-tv-companion-box-includes-smartphone-apps-we/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/logitechs-google-tv-companion-box-includes-smartphone-apps-we/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/logitechs-google-tv-companion-box-includes-smartphone-apps-we/#comments Dashing away from the Google I/O keynote as fast as our feet would carry us, we scored the very first look at Logitech's Google TV companion box. While we'll share full details when we catch a breath, here's the scoop: the box extends the full functionality of a Logitech Harmony remote and a WiFi access point to your TV, providing not only Google TV but also allowing you to control your entire entertainment system (including DVR) with a still-in-development keyboard / touchpad remote or an iPhone or Android smartphone app over WiFi. Hit the gallery below for a taste of what the little set-top box can do, and rest assured we've got more info on the way.

Update: Now with video, after the break.

Update 2: Details and specs after the break, too.

Gallery: Logitech's Google TV Companion Box hands-on

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Logitech's Google TV companion box includes smartphone apps, we go eyes-on (updated: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androidbreaking newsBreakingNewsGoogle Androidgoogle ioGoogle IO 2010Google TVGoogleAndroidGoogleIoGoogleIo2010GoogleTvimpressionsiPhoneLogitechlogitech harmonyLogitechHarmonypreviewvideoThu, 20 May 2010 16:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Logitech Harmony 300 eschews LCD screen for universal affordability (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/logitech-harmony-300-eschews-lcd-screen-for-universal-affordabil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/logitech-harmony-300-eschews-lcd-screen-for-universal-affordabil/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/logitech-harmony-300-eschews-lcd-screen-for-universal-affordabil/#comments Logitech's Harmony remotes have a well earned reputation that treads the fine line between overkill and power user necessity, and while the 600 series brought the entry price down below the $100 mark, this latest Harmony 300 set is aiming to limbo even lower. Priced at $49.99 in the USA and £29.99 in the UK, the 300 touts a supposedly effortless web-based setup -- via a USB hookup to your nearest computer -- and compatibility with more than 225,000 devices from more than 5,000 brands. Of course, the lower price comes with some sacrifices, namely the removal of the LCD screen found in the higher models, and the limitation of controlling a maximum of four devices. If neither bothers you too much, expect this universal remote to land in your lap some time in early April. Video after the break.

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Logitech Harmony 300 eschews LCD screen for universal affordability (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Logitech Harmony 600 and 650 remotes

Logitech 600 and 650 remotes bring Harmony for under $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Anyone who has had a Harmony Remote knows the "is this device on" hell that follows if an IR code is missed while an Activity is firing off. To address that and the whole hidden equipment craze, Logitech now offers a IR repeater called the Logitech Harmony IR Extender System that is available for $59. The way this works is there's one table top IR receiver that you place in the open, and then three IR blasters that you place in front of the devices you want to control -- of course this will require that you hide your equipment as otherwise the devices would receive the same IR signal twice. Not a bad deal at the price, but we do wonder if it is compatible with our own stick on IR emitters. We doubt this is as good as the RF version of the Harmony, but no doubt it's cheaper if you already own the remote.

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Logitech's new Harmony IR repeater originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Logitech Harmony 1100

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Harmony 1100 remote review: a bigger screen isn't always better originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While we're happy to eschew buttons for touchscreens on some things, we're still not entirely sold on the Harmony 1100's (relatively) minimalist design, an update to that display-focused layout first seen on the 1000. Most like to use remote controls without looking down, and that could be a bit of a challenge here. However, as the buttons on most Harmony remotes tend to start failing after about 12 months or so, perhaps ditching most of them is a good move for Logitech. Regardless of the intent, if you're so sick of multiple controllers you're willing to spend $500 on the company's latest and greatest, you'd better get that credit card warmed up and click the read link. Our failing economy thanks you.

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While we're happy to eschew buttons for touchscreens on some things, we're still not entirely sold on the Harmony 1100's (relatively) minimalist design, an update to that display-focused layout first seen on the 1000. Most like to use remote controls without looking down, and that could be a bit of a challenge here. However, as the buttons on most Harmony remotes tend to start failing after about 12 months or so, perhaps ditching most of them is a good move for Logitech. Regardless of the intent, if you're so sick of multiple controllers you're willing to spend $500 on the company's latest and greatest, you'd better get that credit card warmed up and click the read link. Our failing economy thanks you.

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