Logitech Harmony 659 Advanced Universal Remote Control - Refurbished

List Price: $199.99 Discount Price: $99.99

Features:

• One-touch activity buttons: Press the button representing an activity—for example, watching a DVD—and the remote performs all the required steps, including turning components on or off and switching inputs.
• Backlit controls and LCD display: Navigate your entertainment without having to bring up the house lights.
• Learning port: "Capture" infrared commands from your original remotes by just pointing them at the Harmony® remote's learning port.
• Simple setup wizard: Connect the Harmony® remote to your computer and let the wizard guide you through initial setup.
• Help button: Never get stuck again with a handy Help button that walks you through troubleshooting.

Customer Reviews:

Very efficient [Posted on 2008-04-17]
Throw away all your old remotes this one does it all. It even does those features that you only use twice a year on your amp or dvd player.

One remote on the coffee table now! [Posted on 2008-04-21]
I've had other "all-in-one" remotes but the Harmony is truly a quantum leap! By programming for activities rather than just devices, I can tell the remote what devices to turn on and control whether I'm watching cable, playing a DVD or using my Apple TV (yes, it also replaces the Apple TV remote!). And I can switch between activities without the TV power being cycled on and off and back on. Timing parameters are also taken into account so activities can be properly sequenced. I also like that the programming software is kept up to date with the newest devices and control "macros" and that I can customize the buttons.

Except for the box, I can't tell that this is a refurb'ed item.

Happy camper here. :-)

Great tactile feel remote, just missing DVR keys (A.B.C) [Posted on 2008-06-03]
I love the original "peanut" shape of the remote, versus the newer square design of the 520, 550, 720 etc. It ergonomically fits in your hand much better and easier to maintain grip while accessing the various keys. I also prefer the raised and separated buttons as they are also more ergonomic and easier to access without looking due to the tactile feedback. The only thing is that it is missing the DVR A, B, C keys.

Good Remote, Great Price. [Posted on 2008-07-15]
The only difference between this and the 670 are the button placement. Big deal! For almost a $100 difference I can deal with the DVD control buttons at the bottom.

after 2 years going downhill [Posted on 2008-09-19]
Forget the all in one remotes you have seen before. This one is the real deal. The 659 is on the low end of the Harmony line but it uses the same software to set it up, just less buttons on the remote itself. This means a bit more menu hunting on the LCD if you have a complex home theater. I must say I have loved this remote, up until a couple of months ago the only down side I could find was how quick it would go through batteries (4 AAA) But you could probably extend that if you were willing to turn off the back light option.
Over the past couple of years the remote has withstood a lot of use and abuse (I have a toddler) and recently several buttons have either stopped working altogether or only work intermittently. Luckily there is a work around for most buttons but now I am a bit wary of shelling out this much money again (though I got a deal on my first one.) It has been out several years but the price has never really dropped. I may have to though as I don't know if I can go through the "turn the tv on, switch to input 1, switch remotes, turn the receiver on, switch to dvd input, turn the dvd player on and now use this remote for volume and this one to push play" with my wife and child again. It was just one button on the 659, guess we are spoiled now.

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