Remote Control

August 2008 –Universal Remote Control introduces the Complete Control MX-450, an attractive new home theater remote with a vivid color LCD screen that custom installers can program and set up in minutes without a PC or internet connection. URC’s exclusive, revolutionary MacroEdit firmware enables full macro editing on the MX-450’s screen.

“Many installers do not have laptops with them on the job site,” said Jon Sienkiewicz, director of marketing for URC. “In order to expedite some smaller projects, they often utilize remotes that program ‘standalone,’ meaning they don’t require a PC—but installers often get frustrated trying to program macros on them. The MX-450 enables installers to program and, more importantly, edit macros right on its beautiful screen. It’s the best of all worlds for an entry-level or secondary-room home theater installation.” Read more

November 2007 -- Adesso Inc. , a leading manufacturer of computer input peripherals, has announced the latest addition to their family, the Vista Remote Control. Available for $29.99, the remote control features a handy multimedia center, bringing together the enjoyment of media with the professionalism of presentations at the click of a button.

Adesso's Vista Remote Control provides easy access to the convenient Windows Media Center Menus, with easy access to photos, music, online media, and presentations. Desk space is now clutter-free, eliminating the need of a mouse, as well as providing easy access to the internet. Effortless navigation is also a plus with the wide-assortment of 46 keys and 3 cursor keys. Read more

November 6, 2007 -- Adesso Inc., a leading manufacturer of computer input peripherals, has announced the latest addition to their family, the Vista Remote Control. Available for $29.99, the remote control features a handy multimedia center, bringing together the enjoyment of media with the professionalism of presentations at the click of a button.

Adesso’s Vista Remote Control provides easy access to the convenient Windows Media Center Menus, with easy access to photos, music, online media, and presentations. Desk space is now clutter-free, eliminating the need of a mouse, as well as providing easy access to the internet. Effortless navigation is also a plus with the wide-assortment of 46 keys and 3 cursor keys. Read more

Looking for the ultimate remote to consolidate all the clutter? At CES Logitech unveiled its sleek Harmony 1000. This is the last remote you’ll ever need. Looks aside, once programmed easily on your PC, this is the most intuitive remote ever made. It has truly one button controls.

Features include a 3.5" color touch screen, access to an online database of over 175,000 devices from more than 5,000 manufacturers. Want to enjoy a movie? Simply select the "Watch a DVD" icon. Under $500. www.logitech.com

January 8, 2007 –Showcased today at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Philips’ award-winning Pronto family (TSU9600, TSU7500 and TSU3500) simplifies home entertainment by combining multiple remote controls into one sleek design and offering a flexible, customizable touch screen interface. Designed around consumers’ electronics needs and wants, the remotes ensure interference-free setup and seamless integration into home theaters and whole home automation.

“A perfect accessory and complementary space-saver for the home theater, Philips’ Pronto controllers create an uncluttered environment by combining multiple remotes into one unit,” Andre Lalande, director of marketing for remote control systems, Philips Consumer Electronics, North America. “Philips’ Pronto units control more than 5,000 different brands for connectivity, enabling these remotes to work with virtually any consumer electronics device.” Read more

September 27, 2006 – Onkyo has introduced the DS-A2 Remote Interactive (RI™) Dock for iPod, improving upon its popular DS-A1 model with iPod video compatibility, on-screen display, and a dedicated IR remote control for greater flexibility and control.

The DS-A2 lets users integrate their iPod audio and video with nearly any A/V system, and offers additional functionality such as automatic system on/off and direct source change when integrated with other Onkyo RI-enabled equipment, including any of the company's popular A/V receivers. The DS-A2 is compatible with all current iPod models, including third through fifth generation iPod, iPod Mini, and the iPod Nano. The attractive black cradle recharges the player's internal battery while playing music and video files over home A/V equipment via rear panel composite video and stereo audio outputs. The on-screen display function can be activated to display track lists and song information such as artist, album, title, playback time, shuffle mode, and more. Read more

June 22, 2006--Home theater channel surfing just got easier. The RCA NaviLight series of universal remote controls puts an end to fumbling for the right button by lighting up only the commands for the component you select.

"The NaviLight series of RCA universal remotes not only provides instant finger-tip control of components, it also ends the frustration of choosing the right function button for a specific product," said Dan Collishaw, Chief Operating Officer, Accessories and Audio/Video Businesses. "These remotes are ideal for the consumer seeking a simple, direct solution to controlling multiple products." Read more

Home Entertainment is getting more affordable and more difficult to manage (i.e. to many remotes, to complex to operate). Harmony remote controls make home entertainment accessible to the whole household. One remote replaces up to 15 (!) individual component specific remotes and one-touch activity buttons make it a breeze to command every detail of your system. Logitech makes an advanced universal remote for every type of use: RF -no line of sight needed (890), High-end systems (880 &890), Xbox 360, simple-den-or-bedroom (520) and are guaranteed to work with the equipment you have (over 100,000 different models from 3,000 manufacturers). Prices start at $99.99; www.logitech.com/harmony

November 4, 2004 -- Universal Remote Control, Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced hand held home entertainment remote control devices, today announced that it received five prestigious awards;

• CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards for 2004 Best New Product - MX-3000
• Excite Award by Custom Retailer Magazine - MX-3000
• Top 50 Products of 2004 Award by TechLiving Magazine - Customizer URC-300
• Top Choice Award by DVD ETC. Magazine - Customizer URC-300 and Expander MRF-100 RF Receiver
• Electronic House Magazine¹s 2004 Best Products of the Year -Unifier URC-100 and Expander MRF-100 RF Receiver

August 2004 -- They are fast, fun and affordable. Excalibur Electronics has produced a line of high-powered remote controlled toy cars. Whether it's a Mini Cooper, BMW or a Mercedes, these cars look like the real thing. Excalibur has produced each car in four different sizes: