Harmony One Or 1000

[zanderol24]

Which would you buy or have bought? i know there is a dedicated harmony thread but its so vast i just want quick opinions to get me started

thanks

[fatediesel]

It all depends on your preference. If you don't mind the large size of the 1000 I would go with that. I have the One and it's really nice and fits well in your hand. You can't use the 1000 with 1 hand so if you were looking for a bedroom remote I would go with the One. They are both good remotes so I would base my decision on the size.

[DrasticPlastic]

I have two Harmony One remotes, and love them, I don't think I would want something I couldn't easily hold and operate in one hand.

[Another_Dude]

Unless you need RF the One looks like the better choice.

[PitbullMike]

I got my Harmony One a few days ago and love it,check out my HT for pics.I also think that the 1000 is way to big,looks kool thou

[brettallica]

Yeah, I say go with the One unless you need RF capabilities. I used to have the Sony RM-AV3000, and while it was a great remote for its time, it was just way too big for most people to enjoy. You needed two hands to operate it correctly. I pretty much just stopped using it after a while and went with more traditional remotes from then on out. I currently use the One and love it.

[Blu-Raider]

I had a clunky Philips Pronto for a couple of years. I hated it because it wasn't somthing I could hold in one hand and operate by "feel". I always had to look at the remote to do most anything. The '1000' reminds me a lot of the Pronto.

That is the main reason I chose the 'One' and I couldn't be happier. Even my wife loves the thing. I also have an '880' for my bedroom system that I'd love to upgrade to a 'One'.

[brettallica]

Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

I had a clunky Philips Pronto for a couple of years. I hated it because it wasn't somthing I could hold in one hand and operate by "feel". I always had to look at the remote to do most anything. The '1000' reminds me a lot of the Pronto.

That is the main reason I chose the 'One' and I couldn't be happier. Even my wife loves the thing. I also have an '880' for my bedroom system that I'd love to upgrade to a 'One'.

My wife also loves the One, perhaps more than she loves me. It was a good call to go with that remote for sure. She absolutely could not handle the way our old setup was before the One was purchased a couple months ago.

[Blu-Raider]

Originally Posted by brettallica

My wife also loves the One, perhaps more than she loves me.

You must have it set on "vibrate".

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by Another_Dude

Unless you need RF the One looks like the better choice.

Contrary to what the specs of the remote says, the Harmony 1000 does not have a truly usable RF. You have to spend $80 to buy an RF adapter.

Edit: I should be clearer, the 1000 does have RF support if the device has it built-in, like some Direct TV or Dish Network receivers. However, few (if any) TV or Blu-ray players would have this.

[PitbullMike]

set on ''vibrate'' LOL Good One

[brettallica]

Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

You must have it set on "vibrate".

Sssssssnap! How'd you know?

[zanderol24]

Originally Posted by brettallica

Sssssssnap! How'd you know?

now thats a good angle to sell it to her indoors

[brettallica]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

Contrary to what the specs of the remote says, the Harmony 1000 does not have a truly usable RF. You have to spend $80 to buy an RF adapter.

Edit: I should be clearer, the 1000 does have RF support if the device has it built-in, like some Direct TV or Dish Network receivers. However, few (if any) TV or Blu-ray players would have this.

My DirecTV boxes do (I think you and I had a semi-debate in another thread a while back about something related to this). If you need RF, the 1000 is an OK choice. Too large for my personal preference and application, though.

If I had a "movie theater" type setup for my home theater, I think the 1000 would be the better choice, since it's more of a "command center" type remote and works better in that situation (in my humble opinion of course).

[blujacket]

Just bought the one. The remote fits your hand a lot better than the 1000 would, and having all the hard buttons is what sold me.

[Sonny]

I've been using the 1000 for over 2yrs & love it. I have zero issues using it with one hand 90% of the time. It's not a HUGE remote by any means either. The 1 is also great, just in the more tradish style layout. I think either remote would please you very much.

[aygie]

Steer clear of the 1000. The support from Logitech with this remote is a disgrace.

Just head over to the Logitech forums and you'll see why.

[Bluubyu]

You can get the 1000 for $219.00 at tigerdirect.com, refurb though.

[Aerodude73]

Had a link from someone here a few months ago that still works, and am getting the One for $124.99
I was able to set up the Pre-order it last week, but set it to actually ORDER on 4/17/09, and Bill me that same day (+ $8 or so for freight). If anyone wants the link to order, PM me.

[brettallica]

Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Had a link from someone here a few months ago that still works, and am getting the One for $124.99
I was able to set up the Pre-order it last week, but set it to actually ORDER on 4/17/09, and Bill me that same day (+ $8 or so for freight). If anyone wants the link to order, PM me.

Damn...that is a deal! I got mine for about $160 after promotional offer and thought I was top dog.