Hot on the heels of Universal Remote's
MX-810 comes the oh-so-versatile MX-980, which aims to allow "professional installers to more quickly and efficiently customize and automate" sophisticated home theaters and entire home AV systems. The wand-style device sports a 320 x 240 resolution display, RF capability, an open programming architecture, and the ability to be programmed by any
Windows-based machine with a
USB port. Other subtle niceties include a motion
sensor that automatically turns on the display when the remote is picked up, blue backlighting for all the buttons, a small integrated speaker, rechargeable Li-ion, and built-in compatibility with the firm's MSC-400 Master System Controller. If you hadn't already recognized, URC is clearly aiming for the high-end crowd with this one, and it's safe to say the $599 pricetag further substantiates that very point.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
SimbaDogg @ Aug 4th 2007 3:36PM
typical features of the 900 series from URC, but whats it look like...thats the all-important part.
Albert Martin @ Aug 4th 2007 8:01PM
Wonderful ... a motion sensor that will turn on the TV when I pick up the remote off the floor to put it back in its caddy.
still.reprise @ Aug 4th 2007 9:16PM
I believe the motion sensor turns on the display on the remote similar to the MX-3000 and not the TV itself.
horngreen @ Aug 5th 2007 1:57PM
$600 is insane. You can buy a learning remote at K-Mart or Wally World for $25.
dt3 @ Aug 5th 2007 6:09PM
yeah and ill never understand people with their ferraris and benzs. shouldnt everyone be perfectly happy with kias and suzuki sidekicks.
to compare a URC with a $25 p.o.s. from walmart is a joke. get a clue
horngreen @ Aug 14th 2007 8:12PM
You can have your $600 remote. My E-bay $18 Sony($25 at Wal-Mart) learning remote has the same basic functions as your prettied up bitch.
doc @ Oct 18th 2007 1:29PM
"same basic functions"
exactly
as alluded to before
a kia also has an engine and 4 wheels
but does it have a v12 engine, sub 4 second 0-60mph times and paint that is check for correctness using ultrasound to ensure consistent depth?
you get what you pay for