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1/13/09 - 7:38 PM ET - The server transfer is now starting, and should be done within half an hour. During this period members will NOT be able to post to the forums.
1/08/09 - Budget clicker offers one-touch access to favorite channels; also new advanced home theater model with Z-Wave control.
1/07/09 - Two new color LCD controls capitalize on company's recent agreement to distribute One For All products.
1/06/09 - First voice-enabled remote for Vista Media Center Edition offers intuitive control.
1/06/09 - New enhancements in the pipeline include 2-way Z-Wave and 2-way serial communications.
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Clicker Picker Our exclusive Clicker Picker generates a statistical analysis of each remote control based upon the options you enter - whether you are for, against or indifferent to certain features - and presents what would technically be good product matches for your particular needs. Depending on what is selected, some or all of the following items are taken into account:

  • price
  • number of devices
  • number of hard buttons
  • number of user hard buttons
  • number of soft buttons
  • amount of memory
  • number of learnable buttons
  • adjustable IR hold times
  • preset codes
  • number of macros
  • number of hard button macros
  • how many macro steps
  • adjustable delays
  • key aliasing
  • variables support
  • LCD screen
  • if touchscreen
  • LCD dimensions
  • LCD resolution
  • if a color display
  • number of LCD colors
  • LCD backlighting
  • button backlighting
  • backlight type
  • backlight color
  • menu joystick
  • light sensor
  • motion sensor
  • RF basestation capabilities
  • voice operation
  • rechargeable batteries
  • battery type
  • docking station
  • clock
  • timers
  • sleep timer
  • dimensions
  • weight
  • weight w/batteries
  • high frequency capabilities
  • internet surfing
  • built-in TV guide
  • computer software
  • flash upgradeability
  • type of PC interface
  • Macintosh compatibility
  • custom button labels
  • custom button sizes
  • custom button images
  • supports Pronto hex codes
  • if users can share setups
  • on-remote setup options
  • What this program does not do is grade on what would be subjective items, such as overall design, ergonomics, usability, ease of programming, or the total sum of "advanced" features. Before deciding on a particular remote, we strongly recommend you research those aspects by reading our in-depth review (where available) and all user reviews for the widest range of opinions.

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