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s0nIc · 01-24-2009, 02:52 AM

is the harmony one remote really worth it?or 200.00 just to much what do u think iam i going to regret it ,or is it over priced

Hammie · 01-24-2009, 04:33 AM

Is anything really worth the price?

I enjoy my Harmony One. I also enjoyed my Harmony 688. If I'm happy and it does everything I need it to do, then yes, it is worth it.

If it did not do everything I want to it do, then no it is not.

Personally, I think it is.

bykes · 01-24-2009, 05:12 AM

Yes. The H1 is worth the price. Looks better than all the other Harmony Remotes and is easier to use. Feels good in the hand and the LCD touchscreen is great.

Dexter Morgan · 01-27-2009, 02:31 AM

I can absolutely recommend the Harmony One. The one and only downfall that I can think of is that it's not RF.

howarmat · 01-27-2009, 05:22 AM

should be able to get it less than 200.....i got it from Dell for 150 and its always well below 200 on amazon it think. Yes its worth it too

Blu_Ray_Fan · 01-27-2009, 05:34 AM

I have an 880 and love it. I got my dad a 670 and I think he likes it.

I want to get a new remote and move the 880 to the bedroom. I am debating the H1 or the 1000. Any thoughts?

brettallica · 01-27-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by howarmat

should be able to get it less than 200.....i got it from Dell for 150 and its always well below 200 on amazon it think. Yes its worth it too

+1

I just got mine from Amazon for under $200. They were running a special that included an additional $20 off with mail-in rebate, bringing the total price to somewhere in the neighborhood of $160.

As far as value is concerned: "value" is a subjective term, especially in this context. If it does what you want it to do, and it didn't break the bank; does that make it worth the cost? You could probably get by with far less expensive remotes, but then you're not getting the features that the Harmony One provides...but maybe that's enough. It's all relative!

I'd say if you're OK with spending $200 on a remote, the Harmony One is a good value and quite possibly the last remote you'll need for a long time.

jd13 · 01-27-2009, 07:40 PM

Is the $60 difference between the 880 and the one worth it? Is it just for the touch screen? I have the 676 right now, would I be satisfied with the 880 instead of the one? Which would work better for an wife that is not into electronics?

Another_Dude · 01-28-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jd13

Is the $60 difference between the 880 and the one worth it? Is it just for the touch screen? I have the 676 right now, would I be satisfied with the 880 instead of the one? Which would work better for an wife that is not into electronics?

My wife, who is not so into electronics, really likes our 880.

I like the 880 and it works great, but it seems like some of the buttons are in "unnatural" locations and I hear they corrected this w/ the H1.

Now, make me a H1 w/ RF please.

fatediesel · 01-28-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu_Ray_Fan

I have an 880 and love it. I got my dad a 670 and I think he likes it.

I want to get a new remote and move the 880 to the bedroom. I am debating the H1 or the 1000. Any thoughts?

It's hard to compare the One to the 1000 because they are so different. The 1000 takes 2 hands to control or needs to be sitting on a surface. The One fits easily in your hand. It's really a personal preference issue.

I've got the One and 880 and love them both. I prefer the One, but the 880 is a great remote also. I would recommend either. I think they are both worth the money.

PitbullMike · 01-28-2009, 07:23 PM

I dont know but thats the remote i want aswell,let me know if you get it and tell me how you like it

prankster · 01-28-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu_Ray_Fan

I am debating the H1 or the 1000. Any thoughts?

might as well save up and get the 1100

jd13 · 01-28-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Another_Dude

My wife, who is not so into electronics, really likes our 880.

I like the 880 and it works great, but it seems like some of the buttons are in "unnatural" locations and I hear they corrected this w/ the H1.

Now, make me a H1 w/ RF please.

Thanks. If I could see a working on in the store, I could more easily decide. I know it is not RF, but is the 880 directional, or is it pretty forgiving when pointing it?

canuckle · 01-28-2009, 07:50 PM

Pretty forgiving, as long as your dog isn't standing in front of the component

Themoth · 01-28-2009, 07:58 PM

hands down best user friendly remote set up and great classy looks and design..

I have both the H1 and the 1000.

SHines-IT · 01-28-2009, 08:03 PM

I do plain to buy this remote when I upgrade my TV and have a sound system.

Rhettroactive · 01-28-2009, 08:03 PM

I held off on buying a Universal Remots for quite some time, thinking that it would be an absolute pain to set up, it wouldn't do what I wanted it to do and would do nothing but aggrivate me.

I can say without question that the Harmony One has been nothing short of awesome. I've had it now for about a month and have loved every minute. It takes some time setting the preferences the way you like them, but once you do it's so refreshing to have, just as the name says, one remote.

As far as which remote to get, I can't tell you what will work best for your system. For me, I wanted something handheld and easy for the better half to use. The One has done that and I look forward to years and years of enjoyability.

chasswen · 01-28-2009, 08:04 PM

we love our harmony remotes. even my wife couldn't live without it now.

jd13 · 01-28-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhettroactive

I held off on buying a Universal Remots for quite some time, thinking that it would be an absolute pain to set up, it wouldn't do what I wanted it to do and would do nothing but aggrivate me.

I can say without question that the Harmony One has been nothing short of awesome. I've had it now for about a month and have loved every minute. It takes some time setting the preferences the way you like them, but once you do it's so refreshing to have, just as the name says, one remote.

As far as which remote to get, I can't tell you what will work best for your system. For me, I wanted something handheld and easy for the better half to use. The One has done that and I look forward to years and years of enjoyability.

Thanks. I was thinking I may jump in and get the Harmony 1. My 676 has button problems. I just need to find a great deal. Amazon has it for about $180 right now, which I believe is the best price around right now. Not even that good of a discount at circuit city.

Panos · 02-02-2009, 03:35 PM

I was asking myself the same question after i bought my Harmony One. When i first set it up it didn't control everything how i wanted and not working like it should. It only did the basic functions and it seemed flaky...But it was more my fault then the remote. I kept putting it off to spend some time and get it setup, until i decided that i need this $200 remote to do more then the basic functions and get rid of all the other remotes for good!

Once i got it setup correctly and figured out how to use it properly it worked great, it controls everything in my HT. A cheap $15 Nyko blu-wave remote also gives me control of the PS3 with the Harmony. Best investment so far! I plan to use this remote for a long time...

01-24-2009, 02:52 AM	#1
s0nIc Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:omaha, ne Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:6	harmony 1 is the harmony one remote really worth it?or 200.00 just to much what do u think iam i going to regret it ,or is it over priced

01-28-2009, 08:03 PM	#17
Rhettroactive Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Leesburg, VA Trading Score:1	The Harmony One I held off on buying a Universal Remots for quite some time, thinking that it would be an absolute pain to set up, it wouldn't do what I wanted it to do and would do nothing but aggrivate me. I can say without question that the Harmony One has been nothing short of awesome. I've had it now for about a month and have loved every minute. It takes some time setting the preferences the way you like them, but once you do it's so refreshing to have, just as the name says, one remote. As far as which remote to get, I can't tell you what will work best for your system. For me, I wanted something handheld and easy for the better half to use. The One has done that and I look forward to years and years of enjoyability.

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01-24-2009, 04:33 AM	#2
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	Is anything really worth the price? I enjoy my Harmony One. I also enjoyed my Harmony 688. If I'm happy and it does everything I need it to do, then yes, it is worth it. If it did not do everything I want to it do, then no it is not. Personally, I think it is.

01-24-2009, 05:12 AM	#3
bykes Active Member Member since:Feb 2007	Yes. The H1 is worth the price. Looks better than all the other Harmony Remotes and is easier to use. Feels good in the hand and the LCD touchscreen is great.

01-27-2009, 02:31 AM	#4
Dexter Morgan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Charleston, SC Blu-ray collection:87 Trading Score:15	I can absolutely recommend the Harmony One. The one and only downfall that I can think of is that it's not RF.

01-27-2009, 05:22 AM	#5
howarmat Power Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Noblesville, IN 4K collection:635 Blu-ray collection:4607 DVD collection:115 Digital collection:35 Trading Score:43	should be able to get it less than 200.....i got it from Dell for 150 and its always well below 200 on amazon it think. Yes its worth it too

01-27-2009, 05:34 AM	#6
Blu_Ray_Fan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have an 880 and love it. I got my dad a 670 and I think he likes it. I want to get a new remote and move the 880 to the bedroom. I am debating the H1 or the 1000. Any thoughts?

01-27-2009, 07:40 PM	#8
jd13 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Spring, TX Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:107 Blu-ray collection:618 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Is the $60 difference between the 880 and the one worth it? Is it just for the touch screen? I have the 676 right now, would I be satisfied with the 880 instead of the one? Which would work better for an wife that is not into electronics?

01-28-2009, 07:23 PM	#11
PitbullMike Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:17 Trading Score:3	I dont know but thats the remote i want aswell,let me know if you get it and tell me how you like it

01-28-2009, 07:50 PM	#14
canuckle Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:9	Pretty forgiving, as long as your dog isn't standing in front of the component

01-28-2009, 07:58 PM	#15
Themoth Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:May 2008 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:6	hands down best user friendly remote set up and great classy looks and design.. I have both the H1 and the 1000.

01-28-2009, 08:03 PM	#16
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	I do plain to buy this remote when I upgrade my TV and have a sound system.

01-28-2009, 08:04 PM	#18
chasswen Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:275 Blu-ray reviews:2	we love our harmony remotes. even my wife couldn't live without it now.

02-02-2009, 03:35 PM	#20
Panos Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Boston, MA Blu-ray collection:38	I was asking myself the same question after i bought my Harmony One. When i first set it up it didn't control everything how i wanted and not working like it should. It only did the basic functions and it seemed flaky...But it was more my fault then the remote. I kept putting it off to spend some time and get it setup, until i decided that i need this $200 remote to do more then the basic functions and get rid of all the other remotes for good! Once i got it setup correctly and figured out how to use it properly it worked great, it controls everything in my HT. A cheap $15 Nyko blu-wave remote also gives me control of the PS3 with the Harmony. Best investment so far! I plan to use this remote for a long time...

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