Looking for a remote

CTA · 08-03-2009, 09:42 PM

I am looking for a remote that will allow me to control LCD TV, DVD and digital cable while having the DVD/cable box out of the line of sight of the remote. That is, I have a built in area for the components but want to hang the TV on the other side of the room. Anyone have a recommendation for a remote that would do this through the TV or attachment to the TV? Thanks. I believe an IR receiver is the right product, but don't know which products are the best. I also don't want to spend alot. $100-150. I don't need a universal remote per se, just the receiver to mount on the TV. Thanks!

RES4CUE · 08-06-2009, 05:48 PM

I have seen repeter systems but I dont know how well that will work. I would look into a universal RF remote, they are a little more than your budget, but everything will be better integrated and operate better. You spent the time to hang a plasma and have a seperate AV room, you might as well spend a little more for a nice remote.

CTA · 08-10-2009, 11:29 AM

Do you know of any good universals that would allow me to keep the cable / dvd boxes in the closet and still be able to use them?

kegobeer · 08-10-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CTA

Do you know of any good universals that would allow me to keep the cable / dvd boxes in the closet and still be able to use them?

The Logitech 890 or 1100 both support RF extenders. Basically, you tape IR emitters over the top of your equipment IR receivers, and those go into an RF unit. The 890/1100 send RF commands that are relayed to the equipment in the closet. Easy and painless! It comes with a hefty price tag, though. The 890 retails for $350, and the extender retails for $100.

RF extender: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/re...s/378&cl=us,en
890: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/re...s/374&cl=us,en
1100: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/re.../4708&cl=us,en

CTA · 08-11-2009, 10:29 AM

I purchased this kit for $90. Its an IR reciever kit. $350 is a bit more than I was looking to spend. Any thoughts on a good IR univeral for around $50? Anyone have experience with the dinky link kit? Thanks!

Bigloww · 08-11-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CTA

$350 is a bit more than I was looking to spend.

I seen the 890 floating around onsale for as low as $199 ($229 at Amazon now).. I also seen them going for as little as $150 for a refurb model. TigerDirect has a refurb for $169 that comes with a 90 day warranty. Add a 1 year extended warranty for $29 if you like. It comes with 1 RF extender that controls up to 4 components I believe . Not sure if that is still outta your price range, but not a bad deal on a very good remote.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...QztBB!CjCECjCE

Edit: I am not familuar with the Dinky Kit, so can't comment on it..But seems like a nice solution for only $100. But if you can also use the wonderful "All in One" features of this universal remote as well, the 890 is the way to go IMO..

celica · 08-11-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigloww

I seen the 890 floating around onsale for as low as $199 ($229 at Amazon now).. I also seen them going for as little as $150 for a refurb model. TigerDirect has a refurb for $169 that comes with a 90 day warranty. Add a 1 year extended warranty for $29 if you like. It comes with 1 RF extender that controls up to 4 components I believe . Not sure if that is still outta your price range, but not a bad deal on a very good remote.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...QztBB!CjCECjCE

Edit: I am not familuar with the Dinky Kit, so can't comment on it..But seems like a nice solution for only $100. But if you can also use the wonderful "All in One" features of this universal remote as well, the 890 is the way to go IMO..

Great stuff I had been looking at the 1 at amazon :P saved me a few $$

CTA · 08-11-2009, 09:45 PM

I found the 890 at buy.com for $139.99. Refurbished. I'm gonna go with it I think... Thanks for the help!

08-03-2009, 09:42 PM	#1
CTA My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 9	Looking for a remote I am looking for a remote that will allow me to control LCD TV, DVD and digital cable while having the DVD/cable box out of the line of sight of the remote. That is, I have a built in area for the components but want to hang the TV on the other side of the room. Anyone have a recommendation for a remote that would do this through the TV or attachment to the TV? Thanks. I believe an IR receiver is the right product, but don't know which products are the best. I also don't want to spend alot. $100-150. I don't need a universal remote per se, just the receiver to mount on the TV. Thanks! Last edited by CTA; 08-04-2009 at 10:43 AM.

08-06-2009, 05:48 PM	#2
RES4CUE Early adopter junky!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 206	I have seen repeter systems but I dont know how well that will work. I would look into a universal RF remote, they are a little more than your budget, but everything will be better integrated and operate better. You spent the time to hang a plasma and have a seperate AV room, you might as well spend a little more for a nice remote. __________________ Samsung PN50A650A Plasma Sony 7.1 reciever STR-DG1000 POLK speakers PS3 BLU RAY XBOX 360 W/ HD-DVD Samsung upconvert DVD Harmony "ONE" Fios HD service 360 TAG= TRUCKY512 PS3 TAG= RESCUE4

08-11-2009, 10:29 AM	#5
CTA My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 9	Xantech Dinky Link IR kit I purchased this kit for $90. Its an IR reciever kit. $350 is a bit more than I was looking to spend. Any thoughts on a good IR univeral for around $50? Anyone have experience with the dinky link kit? Thanks!

08-10-2009, 11:29 AM	#3
CTA My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 9	Do you know of any good universals that would allow me to keep the cable / dvd boxes in the closet and still be able to use them?

08-11-2009, 09:45 PM	#8
CTA My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 9	I found the 890 at buy.com for $139.99. Refurbished. I'm gonna go with it I think... Thanks for the help!