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Comments on: Get a Logitech Harmony 550 for $49.97 shipped

Normally $129.99, this easy-to-program universal remote can be yours for just 50 bucks.

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by cam1850 November 3, 2008 7:28 AM PST: the small screen on this model does not make it suitable for anyone using it with a receiver..... too many pages to flip through to use it properly; Like this Reply to this comment


by www_Spadeanddiamond_com November 3, 2008 7:53 AM PST: Wow great find! Got one!; Like this Reply to this comment


by neowolfwitch November 3, 2008 7:55 AM PST: I have one of these. It works GREAT, but I agree with @cam1850 that the small screen can be annoying. I paid twice as much for it as this though, and still love it.

I wanted to buy one for a friend, but the Web site link in this article doesn't seem to be working- all I get is a blank screen.; Like this Reply to this comment


by neowolfwitch November 3, 2008 8:08 AM PST: Just to follow-up on my last message- you can find the remote under Video|Universal Remotes at this price. UPS Ground shipping is free. Great deal!; Like this Reply to this comment


by dye187 November 3, 2008 9:24 AM PST: Thanks Rick! I just picked one up for my Dad. It's going to be a merry Christmas.; Like this Reply to this comment


by theAudax November 3, 2008 11:51 AM PST: I have this one and love it! I prefer the 550 over the "higher-end" ones since it has all the same features and software, and in my opinion this sleek remote with a classy blue backlight looks much much nicer than the curvy pod models, and most importantly I don't WANT to string a recharge base from an outlet to my couch - I've had this one for almost year without changing batteries.; Like this Reply to this comment

by dyre42 November 3, 2008 12:31 PM PST

Does it make phaser sounds when your push the buttons?

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by rickbroida November 3, 2008 1:19 PM PST: No, but you can go "pew-pew" all you want. :); Like this


by PressAnyKey November 4, 2008 7:13 AM PST: The link goes to a blank page. Cannot find this device by going in through their front page....; Like this Reply to this comment


by teedo November 4, 2008 1:54 PM PST: No longer available. :-(; Like this Reply to this comment


by audiofreak955 November 4, 2008 1:56 PM PST: will this work with Satellite Receivers, such as DirecTV, and what about DVR's? Will it allow access to the pausing and recording.... setup, guide, and playlists?; Like this Reply to this comment

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