Universal Harmony Remote?

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I'm thinking of picking this up on Boxing Day:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10088562&catid=21976

Questions:

1) Do universal remotes allow you to program certain functions to be accessible via the view screen? For example, if my remote has a Zoom function but the Harmony does not, can I program the Zoom feature to be listed in the view screen on the Harmony or do I have to hard code it to a button (in which case I'd have to remember which button I programmed it to).

2) This remote uses 4 AA batteries. I've heard the batteries need to be replaced anywhere from every 4-6 weeks to every 2-3 months. Which is more accurate?

 

[toughb]

I hope this helps a bit...

I'm thinking of picking this up on Boxing Day:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10088562&catid=21976

Questions:

1) Do universal remotes allow you to program certain functions to be accessible via the view screen? For example, if my remote has a Zoom function but the Harmony does not, can I program the Zoom feature to be listed in the view screen on the Harmony or do I have to hard code it to a button (in which case I'd have to remember which button I programmed it to).

2) This remote uses 4 AA batteries. I've heard the batteries need to be replaced anywhere from every 4-6 weeks to every 2-3 months. Which is more accurate?

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I have the Harmony One.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10099158&catid=21976

(915-00034)


Forget this price. You should be able to buy it for about $150 here in Canada.

It sits in its own stand. It recharges itself, no batteries required.

The unit is programed through your computer using the Logitech site. It will do anything your individual units will allow. You can not program it to Zoom unless the unit your using (TV) has that feature.

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