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Zman2k2 · 12-30-2008, 01:39 AM

They're a sturdy remote as well. I've had my Xbox360 version remote for 3 years now. It's been dropped, spilled on, stuffed between couch cushions, etc. It's still alive, I've never had a big problem with it.

Uniquely · 12-30-2008, 01:54 AM

I still don't understand why Sony didn't just go ahead and put an IR port in the PS3. It's not like they are expensive or anything. I have seen SOOOO many HT early adopters who refused to get a PS3 JUST because of the lack of IR support. While all of the add-ons work..... they are all a little less than a perfect solution.

mr.hidef · 12-30-2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Panos

None work with the PS3 since it doesn't have RF. But there are devices that can give the PS3 RF control. Some better then others. A cheap solution would be this one http://www.amazon.com/PlayStation-3-Blu-Wave-Remote/dp/B000R5H7KE

You still won't be able to power on or off from what i've read. Not a big deal for me.

???? even though the PS3 doesn't have RF capability, The Harmony one and the Harmony 1000 are both IR remotes(infra-red). There is a $99.00 RF kit that is optional for the 1000 though......

JimShaw · 12-30-2008, 02:41 AM

I love my Har. 1000. I discovered a small hidden button on my 1000 that says "Wife"

It is programmed so that when I push it, my wife gets up, walks to refrig, gets a cold beer, opens it, returns to the couch, hands me the beer and never says a word making the price tag well worth it.

Panos · 12-30-2008, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by melsbluespecv

that's the reason why I haven't bought one yet.

I know, i've been holding off for the same reason, but i really had to get one! There's just to many remotes all over my living room...There are other options that will power the PS3 on and off, like the links posted above. I just don't want to drop another $100 right now. It's not like i use my PS3 daily. It won't kill me to use the BT remote to power it on and off when ever i want to use it, i can live with it for the time being. I'll still be getting rid of 3 other remotes and my fiancee will be happy, lol. Plus i won't have to worry about buying anymore equipment and adding another remote to the collection

I'll see how the Blu wave works for now, if not i'll have to get the ps3toothfairy device eventually...

mr.hidef · 12-30-2008, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimShaw

I love my Har. 1000. I discovered a small hidden button on my 1000 that says "Wife"

It is programmed so that when I push it, my wife gets up, walks to refrig, gets a cold beer, opens it, returns to the couch, hands me the beer and never says a word making the price tag well worth it.

Thats.......A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!! HaHaHaHa!

ixlegitballinxl · 12-30-2008, 06:37 AM

lol

right underneath that button.. is the volume control knob

"Daytime Mode"
"Silent mode"
"STFU mode"

1000 rocks!

Mr. J · 12-30-2008, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

lol

right underneath that button.. is the volume control knob

"Daytime Mode"
"Silent mode"
"STFU mode"

1000 rocks!

Man i need to upgrade my remote so that i can have these buttons!

SumSuperman · 12-30-2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tilapiah6

Then there's the more expensive PS3toothfairy which works really well. It's about the size of a book of cards and it converts the IR signal to Bluetooth so that the PS3 will recongnize it. However, as I said, it costs way more. The fully working model is 89.99, and there's a cheaper 64 dollar model that requires that you take out the Blue-tooth chip from your existing Sony PS3 Blu-ray remote and then screw the top on it. I'm buying the latter as I already have the Sony PS3 remote. Might as well save the money.

In addition to the PS3toothfairy, there is another product called IR4PS3. This has all the functions of the PS3 Bluetooth remote since it uses the chip from the remote, including turning the PS3 on and off.

There are two kits. One is a DIY kit where you take the chip out of your own PS3 Bluetooth remote and install it. This is $40. The full completed kit is around $68. I paid $14 for shipping. The guy that makes them is named Ben. He doesn't have a website, but his email is ir4ps3@hotmail.com if you want to order one. Ben sent me a shipping confirmation one business day after ordering, so mine should be here in the next day or so. Check out info about it below. There is a YouTube video that shows the steps for the DIY kit.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1023735
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgfJAKEhZy4

tilapiah6 · 12-30-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumSuperman

In addition to the PS3toothfairy, there is another product called IR4PS3. This has all the functions of the PS3 Bluetooth remote since it uses the chip from the remote, including turning the PS3 on and off.

There are two kits. One is a DIY kit where you take the chip out of your own PS3 Bluetooth remote and install it. This is $40. The full completed kit is around $68. I paid $14 for shipping. The guy that makes them is named Ben. He doesn't have a website, but his email is ir4ps3@hotmail.com if you want to order one. Ben sent me a shipping confirmation one business day after ordering, so mine should be here in the next day or so. Check out info about it below. There is a YouTube video that shows the steps for the DIY kit.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1023735
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgfJAKEhZy4

Did the price you paid include a power cord? If so I may consider it.

SumSuperman · 12-30-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tilapiah6

Did the price you paid include a power cord? If so I may consider it.

The price does not include the power supply. According to the manual he sent me though, the newer version allows use of powering by a mini-USB cable connected to the the following options:

• Set-Top box
• Cable box
• Dish box
• USB hub
• USB power supply

This is the route I'm going to go. Keep in mind it can't be connected to the PS3 USB since there is no power to the USB port when it's off.

tilapiah6 · 12-30-2008, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumSuperman

The price does not include the power supply. According to the manual he sent me though, the newer version allows use of powering by a mini-USB cable connected to the the following options:

• Set-Top box
• Cable box
• Dish box
• USB hub
• USB power supply

This is the route I'm going to go. Keep in mind it can't be connected to the PS3 USB since there is no power to the USB port when it's off.

Ah, so I can use the mini-USB that came with the PS3 controller? In that case I may see if my DVR has a working USB outlet on the back.

This product seems to have all of the good reviews of the PS3toothfairy but cheaper. That's a no brainer. Thank you for the heads up.

Shiggidy75 · 12-30-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThriceBB

how do you know the model number? i looked on the box and couldnt find it. i have the newest HD DVR.

also, is the harmony One just an upgrade from the 880?! looks like the only difference is the touch screen?

the harmoney is an upgraded 800 and how to tell the model number, i went into the menu and under info and test. it will tell you there.

ThriceBB · 12-30-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiggidy75

the harmoney is an upgraded 800 and how to tell the model number, i went into the menu and under info and test. it will tell you there.

thanks!

Go Blue · 12-30-2008, 07:53 PM

I had made up my mind to get the 550 at Best Buy for $50, but now J&R has the 720 for $90. Back to the drawing board.

Hamradionut · 12-30-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

I had made up my mind to get the 550 at Best Buy for $50, but now J&R has the 720 for $90. Back to the drawing board.

FYI,

The Harmony 1000 in listed on e-bay brand new, free shipping for $250.00

Good deal I think,

HamRadioNut

liquidice · 12-30-2008, 11:12 PM

the ONE does not do RF out of the box? I know 890 does, but way too much $$$.

tilapiah6 · 12-31-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumSuperman

In addition to the PS3toothfairy, there is another product called IR4PS3. This has all the functions of the PS3 Bluetooth remote since it uses the chip from the remote, including turning the PS3 on and off.

There are two kits. One is a DIY kit where you take the chip out of your own PS3 Bluetooth remote and install it. This is $40. The full completed kit is around $68. I paid $14 for shipping. The guy that makes them is named Ben. He doesn't have a website, but his email is ir4ps3@hotmail.com if you want to order one. Ben sent me a shipping confirmation one business day after ordering, so mine should be here in the next day or so. Check out info about it below. There is a YouTube video that shows the steps for the DIY kit.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1023735
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgfJAKEhZy4

Just to piggyback this post, I just received an e-mail from the distributor. Essentially this does exactly the same thing as the PS3toothfairy but the basic unit is 24 dollars cheaper. Shipping plus the cost of the basic unit is going to run me 53.73, whereas the PS3toothfairy would have totaled out at 74 for the basic unit, not including shipping. I've read the reviews posted by the members over at AVS; this puppy looks like the real deal! Can't wait to get mine!

ixlegitballinxl · 12-31-2008, 06:39 AM

i paid 220 bnib for my harmony 1000, and 60 bucks for the rf extender ( ebay )

worth every penny

thecroshow · 01-02-2009, 09:01 AM

it sounds to me like i should upgrade, yes?? i ordered a Harmony 720 from Futureshop.ca (never owned a harmony remote)

i could return it (when it arrives tomorrow or monday) and chip in another $80 to get the harmony one. stuff i own:

tv obv, ps3, shaw hd pvr, jvc htib, and a satellite receiver.

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12-30-2008, 01:39 AM	#41
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	They're a sturdy remote as well. I've had my Xbox360 version remote for 3 years now. It's been dropped, spilled on, stuffed between couch cushions, etc. It's still alive, I've never had a big problem with it.

12-30-2008, 01:54 AM	#42
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	I still don't understand why Sony didn't just go ahead and put an IR port in the PS3. It's not like they are expensive or anything. I have seen SOOOO many HT early adopters who refused to get a PS3 JUST because of the lack of IR support. While all of the add-ons work..... they are all a little less than a perfect solution.

12-30-2008, 02:41 AM	#44
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	I love my Har. 1000. I discovered a small hidden button on my 1000 that says "Wife" It is programmed so that when I push it, my wife gets up, walks to refrig, gets a cold beer, opens it, returns to the couch, hands me the beer and never says a word making the price tag well worth it.

12-30-2008, 06:37 AM	#47
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	lol right underneath that button.. is the volume control knob "Daytime Mode" "Silent mode" "STFU mode" 1000 rocks!

12-30-2008, 07:53 PM	#55
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	I had made up my mind to get the 550 at Best Buy for $50, but now J&R has the 720 for $90. Back to the drawing board.

12-30-2008, 11:12 PM	#57
liquidice Mad Scientist Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Milwaukee Home Theater Gallery:43 Blu-ray collection:384 Blu-ray reviews:6	the ONE does not do RF out of the box? I know 890 does, but way too much $$$.

12-31-2008, 06:39 AM	#59
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	i paid 220 bnib for my harmony 1000, and 60 bucks for the rf extender ( ebay ) worth every penny

01-02-2009, 09:01 AM	#60
thecroshow Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Victoria BC Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	it sounds to me like i should upgrade, yes?? i ordered a Harmony 720 from Futureshop.ca (never owned a harmony remote) i could return it (when it arrives tomorrow or monday) and chip in another $80 to get the harmony one. stuff i own: tv obv, ps3, shaw hd pvr, jvc htib, and a satellite receiver.

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