One For All URC 9960 Kameleon 8-Device Upgradeable Universal Remote Control | List Price: $99.99
Discount Price: $31.49
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Brand: One For All
Binding: Electronics
Features: - 8 Device Remote with Active Key Illumination that displays only the keys and functions for the device you have selected.
- Advanced Power Management - Built-in Tilt Switch allows the Kameleon 8 to spring into action the moment you pick it up. The unit then automiatically shuts off when not in use.
- Advanced Functionality-The Kameleon 8 offers the latest features in home entertainment, including Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Digital or Personal Video Recording (PVR/DVR) functions like freeze Live TV, and Instant Replay.
- Electro-Luminescent display technology combines the versatility of a touchscreen remote with the feel of a traditional touch push button
- Effortless Setup-Step by step instructions with animated feedback to easily guide your through the setup process. Say good-bye to your old remotes in mere seconds.
Waste of money. [Posted on 2007-07-10]
Pros:
Looks really cool
Cons:
Difficult to use - you have to look at the remote to use the buttons (don't underestimate what this means while you're watching TV)
Battery life is HORRIBLE!!!
I tossed mine and bought a Logitech 670 that I love.
Better than Logitech Harmony remote any day!!! [Posted on 2007-08-06]
I bought this when my Logitech Harmony 659 decided some buttons were worn out and would not work any longer (channel, menu,exit). Made my life miserable and frustrating after spending $130 for the Logitech remote.
I made a wise choice and changed back to this great company's One For All remote line. We have all used their products for years, even new electronic equipment manufacturers use their products and rebrand them as their own.
I love this Kameleon remote. It accepted all my codes and all the functions work great. The price was a lot less than the Logitech Harmony, too, even with the 2 year extended warranty I bought.
It looks cool, works flawlessly and even knows when you want to use it, with an internal motion sensor that turns the screen on when you pick it up!
About the motion sensor: It lights up the screen when the remote is picked up or even lightly bumped, which wastes battery power. I rest mine on my chair armrest, and it would light up every time I moved. Even walking across the room would light it up. Battery life is miserable (in the 4 day to 2 week range) with the sensor on. Some internet geeks want you to do surgery and remove the sensor, which is not smart! I researched and found a fix to this, used it and will describe it here:
To deactivate the motion sensor, begin at the cable/satellite screen, press setup until setup menu is entered, select the button labled "other" in the center area of the remote screen and input numbers 9-8-5 and the top area will flash 4 times as confirmation, then press home to exit. The motion sensor is now off and the screen can be turned on by pressing the screen anywhere. Reactivation of the motion sensor is done by repeating the same steps.
With the advent of home theater systems and/or multiple pieces of electronic equipment invading our lives, this is THE remote you need to take control of all those items an do as you intended, make your life more enjoyable and efficient!
I like it [Posted on 2007-10-10]
Some people complain about the battery life in this thing, but i use the 15 minute rechargables from rayovac and it doesn't bother me. Batteries need recharging about once or twice a month - no biggie. It does seem pretty sensitive to motion, it tends to come on even when it's on a solid surface and i walk by about 5 feet away. Overall it's a pretty cool product - i wish it had some more buttons (like delete for the PVR) and i wish macro programming were a bit more accessible/intuitive (still haven't figured that out, but haven't really spent any time at it). I like it, tho - all our stock remotes are in the drawer not getting used any more.
Great product!!... [Posted on 2007-10-26]
Product does not have the code of my old home theater,new TV and DVD player, called customer service, she downloaded the software (through phone), entered the code..then the remote works like a charm. Now I only have one remote for the whole home theater system.
Love this remote [Posted on 2008-05-20]
This remote is awsome, when no other universal remote had a code for my Limited edition Sylvania HDTV i was upset but when i found out that i couldnt even get a universal remote to work wtih my sony 5DVD player/amplifier/ reciever i became ver fustrated i came online to see what u could find for learning remotes and this one hit every key without a problem now instead of fussing around with 4 remotes to get a good HD movie playing with all the sound i just simply use the Kameleon Its awsome and i love its modern look. I only give it 4 stars because after eading some of the other reviews i dont doubt for a second that this remote is going to eat and swallo batteries ... but definatley worth it.
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