http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/ Engadget HD Comments for ESPN unveils The Ultimate Remote, is WiFi worth $300? http://www.engadgethd.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadgethd.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/May 20th 2008 10:06PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/May 20th 2008 10:23PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/No thanks.]]>May 20th 2008 10:54PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/
Here is the main problem with this. I requires no computer to configure thanks to the 802.11b/g, however recharging the unit requires a USB connection. The Harmony One's cradle design is a MUCH more elegant solution. One would think programming the remote by PC would be a more pleasant experience versus the painful "iTap" method on this device. Just because you can build it into the interface does not mean it's better. I only have to connect the USB cable once to a Harmony, then I cradle it to recharge. There is no independence from PC here.

Come to think of it, the people this is geared towards would probably appreciate the "club lights" feature...]]>May 21st 2008 4:55AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/
As far as bluetooth, the only device I know of that uses bluetooth is the PS3, which is silly if you ask me. All the IR kits for the PS3 should show Sony that being different is not exactly "cool."]]>May 21st 2008 9:34AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/
This is lowest common denominator consumer BS. All those looking to get an actual good home theater remote should look at the Home Theater Master remotes from Universal Remote Control:

http://www.universalremote.com/pro/products.php

And yeah - to those asking for bluetooth - Why?]]>May 23rd 2008 1:45PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/05/20/espn-unveils-the-ultimate-remote-is-wifi-worth-300/May 21st 2008 6:30PM