Philips TSU2000 Pronto Universal Remote Control

List Price: ~~$399.99~~

Brand: Philips
Binding: Electronics

Features:

Fully-customizable remote control
Built-in database for over 260 brands in 17 device categories
2MB of extended memory for larger configuration files
Large high resolution LCD touchscreen display
Unlimited macro functionality

Customer Reviews:

Great controller, so-so screen [Posted on 2003-01-20]
I've tryed several other approaches such as software for my Sony PDA,dedicated $$$ range universal controllers and then looked at about everything available. This unit and its PC based software are fantastically easy to use. The firmware in the unit, and the software are very user friendly.

The monochrome screen is OK, but not great. I probably should have stepped up to the color version.

I like it [Posted on 2003-03-16]
I was surfing on the computer, and watching TV a few Saturdays ago, and I realized that I had 5 remote controls. I thought to myself, it would be easier for me to get up and make the changes I wanted to do at my TV rather than have to search all the time for all the remotes lying all around. After a Google search, and some consumer reporting reviews, I got the TSU2000. I'm still working to get my "Ideal" setup configuration, but I really like it. Now I only have to search for 1 remote control instead of 5!

Gadgit Geeks only apply [Posted on 2003-03-24]
For the average layman, this remote is hell to use. The manual is terrible, as is the software. Viewing in the dark is a pain since the backlight stays on for a very short time...and you are FORCED to look at the screen instead of feeling for a hard button. Do some research...you might prefer the MX-500 (Universal Remote). There are NO bad reviews anywhere for that unit. Took back the Pronto and ordered the MX-500 today.

great capabilities for a decent price [Posted on 2003-05-14]
This is the most versatile learning remote I have owned so far. It has learned all the codes for my equipment including Yamaha and Denon receivers, Pioneer and Panasonic DVD players, Panasonic LCD projector, Panasonic DTV tuner, Pioneer LD player, Sony and Mitsubishi VCRs, and Panasonic TV. Plus it is fully customizable so that you can delete, move, or hide buttons, screens, and devices, and the macros are great. Now my wife can fire up the home theater by hitting a single macro button. It has hard buttons for important stuff like volume, channel changing, and mute. Plus it has 2 programmable hard buttons on the front. The constrast of the LCD screen could be a bit better, but it is fine. The backlight can be adjusted to stay on longer or just hold its on button. This may be more remote than you need so check out the Neo. I didn't care for all the hard buttons and apparent clutter of that model. I also didn't need more memory or a color screen of the much more expensive Pronto 6000 model. I think this remote is the perfect blend of simple design with powerful capabilities and reasonable price. While I found it easy to program and the instructions easy to follow, I am a self-admitted tweaker and electronics junkie. But if you have ever programmed a learning remote before, this one is no different. Just put it into learn mode, select the button you want to program, point the other remote at the Pronto's learning eye, and push the button that you are trying to learn. I also got the charging dock, which not only keeps my batteries charged, it forces me to return the remote to a known location so I won't lose it! I highly recommend this remote for those with 4 or more devices to control.

WOW!!! BEST PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE!!!! [Posted on 2004-04-26]
I just bought this thing from Amazon and all I can say

is WOW!!!!

This is probably the best purchase I have ever made.

This thing is everything I ever expected and more!! It's

very easy to use as well!

I have bought other brands before, and this one just

blows everything else out of the water! I have to say,

everyone out there who is thinking of buying this, stop

thinking. I bought it and I am extremely happy with it

the moment I powered this thing on. YOU ABSOLUTELY

POSITIVELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PURCHASE! I

GUARANTEE IT!!!

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