Best Remote Control *** EVER *** (Part II)
As a BzzAgent, I frequently get to try out products in order to spread the word about them. I've had the opportunity to experience and buzz Nutella, Take5 candy bars, Chapstick (R) Naturals, dropps (TM) laundry detergent, Scrubbing Bubbles (R) Automatic Shower Cleaner, and many more.
A few weeks ago, I was invited to try the Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote Control. As an owner of the Logitech Harmony 880, I was curious about the changes and updates. So, of course, I accepted the invitation. (The offer of a free Harmony One was also hard to resist).
According to the Harmony comparison, the only feature difference is that the One offers a touch-screen. The 880 does not. The One has all the same features that I love about the 880 - it is easy to configure, it handles all my devices, and, most importantly, it's very pretty.
Here are my thoughts on some of the differences:
1. Buttons - The buttons on the 880 are flat and do not have space between them. This makes it easy to hit the wrong button. The buttons on the One are raised, and have plenty of space between them.
2. Response - My devices seem to respond a bit faster to the One than to the 880. Broochay tried it out, and agreed.
3. Look and Feel - As I mentioned, it's pretty. More detail? The One is sleek and black. The 880 is very similar to a TiVo remote in shape and color. The touch screen on the One is sharp, clear, and easy to read. The detail is definitely crisper than on the 880. The One is also a bit more comfortable in the hand. Broochay mentioned something about the weight distribution. The 880 is "bottom-heavy." The one has a more consistent weight distribution.
4. Activity Buttons - The 880 is a bit deceiving in that it looks like it should have a touch screen. The Activity Buttons are labeled on the screen, but the buttons are small, and to the outside of the label. This was not very intuitive. The screen on the One is actually a touch screen, so, yay. Not so deceiving. I do occasionally hit the wrong button and start up the DVD player, but that is easy to correct.
Overall, if I had to pay full price for either of these remotes, I would easily go with the One. It rocks!
A few weeks ago, I was invited to try the Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote Control. As an owner of the Logitech Harmony 880, I was curious about the changes and updates. So, of course, I accepted the invitation. (The offer of a free Harmony One was also hard to resist).
According to the Harmony comparison, the only feature difference is that the One offers a touch-screen. The 880 does not. The One has all the same features that I love about the 880 - it is easy to configure, it handles all my devices, and, most importantly, it's very pretty.
Here are my thoughts on some of the differences:
1. Buttons - The buttons on the 880 are flat and do not have space between them. This makes it easy to hit the wrong button. The buttons on the One are raised, and have plenty of space between them.
2. Response - My devices seem to respond a bit faster to the One than to the 880. Broochay tried it out, and agreed.
3. Look and Feel - As I mentioned, it's pretty. More detail? The One is sleek and black. The 880 is very similar to a TiVo remote in shape and color. The touch screen on the One is sharp, clear, and easy to read. The detail is definitely crisper than on the 880. The One is also a bit more comfortable in the hand. Broochay mentioned something about the weight distribution. The 880 is "bottom-heavy." The one has a more consistent weight distribution.
4. Activity Buttons - The 880 is a bit deceiving in that it looks like it should have a touch screen. The Activity Buttons are labeled on the screen, but the buttons are small, and to the outside of the label. This was not very intuitive. The screen on the One is actually a touch screen, so, yay. Not so deceiving. I do occasionally hit the wrong button and start up the DVD player, but that is easy to correct.
Overall, if I had to pay full price for either of these remotes, I would easily go with the One. It rocks!
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