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Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted January 14, 2019 Volunteer Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) Even at a 40% off how, is $287 for a remote a bargain ??? Am I missing something Edited January 14, 2019 by Sir Sanders Zingmore Clarification 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted January 14, 2019 Administrator Share Posted January 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: How is $287 for a remote a bargain ??? Am I missing something Because retail is $449.95. And yes, I just bought one LAST NIGHT after checking JB and they were at full retail yesterday. Arghhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted January 14, 2019 Volunteer Share Posted January 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, Marc said: Because retail is $449.95. And yes, I just bought one LAST NIGHT after checking JB and they were at full retail yesterday. Arghhh! I’ve edited my question to clarify it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted January 14, 2019 Administrator Share Posted January 14, 2019 Have you used the Harmony Elite? It's by far the most intuitive remote I have ever used. It's a fraction of the price of high-end remote/control systems (Elan, URC etc). It works and works very well. If you don't understand it, perhaps you shouldn't criticise it at the first instance. Why don't you go visit the website or watch some videos on what can be done with it, first? It's my second one, and at less than $300 for what is normally closer to $450, yes it is a bargain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volunteer sir sanders zingmore Posted January 14, 2019 Volunteer Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Marc said: Have you used the Harmony Elite? It's by far the most intuitive remote I have ever used. It's a fraction of the price of high-end remote/control systems (Elan, URC etc). It works and works very well. If you don't understand it, perhaps you shouldn't criticise it at the first instance. Why don't you go visit the website or watch some videos on what can be done with it, first? It's my second one, and at less than $300 for what is normally closer to $450, yes it is a bargain. Who’s criticising? I asked if I was missing something and you’ve pointed out that I am. I’ve learnt something, thanks Edited January 14, 2019 by Sir Sanders Zingmore 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 26 minutes ago, Marc said: Because retail is $449.95. And yes, I just bought one LAST NIGHT after checking JB and they were at full retail yesterday. Arghhh! Geez I hate that. Surely they'd help you out and refund the difference, or a warranty return then new purchase online... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Is that with the hub or just the remote by itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydrology Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 22 minutes ago, lonewolf said: Is that with the hub or just the remote by itself? With the hub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardiiiii Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Marc said: Because retail is $449.95. And yes, I just bought one LAST NIGHT after checking JB and they were at full retail yesterday. Arghhh! Can't buy another one and return the one you bought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted January 14, 2019 Administrator Share Posted January 14, 2019 After checking JB for specials - I bought it on eBay for $375. I doubt I could return it. That's life I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewantsmoore Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 8 hours ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: Even at a 40% off how, is $287 for a remote a bargain ??? Am I missing something Yep, I thought the same thing ..... *whistle noise* that's one expensive remote control. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted January 14, 2019 Administrator Share Posted January 14, 2019 My application: Watch TV > Automatically turns TV on, turns AVR on and sets correct input, turns Fetch Box on, dims lights to 50%. Allows for volume setting (on AVR) and Channel Changes (on Fetch box). Watch Movie > Turns on Projector, Turns on AVR and sets correct input, Turns on Stereo Pre Amp (for front speakers), Controls Plex/Apple TV. Listen to Music > Turns everything off except Stereo Preamp, Turns on 2-channel sources, changes light setting to selected scene, allows me to control source player (one device) and allows me to change volume on Preamp. Some of these devices are behind closed doors. The hub picks up the command and rebroadcasts it inside the cabinet. That's the simplified version of what its doing. I have other macros and scenes etc too. $287 to do all of that, from just one remote control that is simpler than ever to program is a steal! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 9 hours ago, cafe67 said: outstanding bargain ! very much appreciate the heads up cafe, missed the coupon code notification in the mail some how but have grabbed it and clicked and will collect one tomorrow. been using harmony for some 15 years ! while the one I use is an antique it makes my combined 2ch / av system even with its relative complexity - childs play literally with my daughter right from as a toddler being able to operate it. look forward to this one. my old harmony though a beauty with its touch screen though still works is old enough to be pensioned will slowly move across to this one over time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnA Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 brilliant remotes, i purchased one a little while ago and love it, and at that price, its a no brainer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, Sir Sanders Zingmore said: Even at a 40% off how, is $287 for a remote a bargain ??? Am I missing something No you're not missing something. I thought the same thing, I refuse to pay $100 for a remote. But I don't have an AV system so my point is moot. Edited January 14, 2019 by Batty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted January 14, 2019 Administrator Share Posted January 14, 2019 That's fair enough. It's what value something offers you that justifies the price. I once thought I would never pay $1500 for a phone, but its invaluable to me so the price is justified. Like Al, another criteria for us is that my wife and kids can use aspects of the system. Watching a movie on the projector for example while I am away. They literally have to press one button on the remote to do so now and it all happens automagically. That alone is worth the stress I can avoid by not receiving a phone call at some ridiculous hour while I am overseas working and having to explain how to do it all. "No not that box with the blue light, the other one!". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 50 minutes ago, Marc said: They literally have to press one button on the remote to do so now and it all happens automagically. You should trademark that word, it'll take off! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 In your situation Marc, it would seem to be money well spent, I still have not spent over $1000 on a phone but to me it is just a phone with a handy camera, so again horses for courses. I did however spend $1000 on a tablet, now that the hifi has more wifi things going on I can use it as a controller etc, yes, I could do it with the phone but I can't watch videos on a 5" screen and control apps have small buttons, at my advanced years eyesight is failing and I have FFS (fat finger syndrome). Enjoy your remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 That's fair enough. It's what value something offers you that justifies the price. I once thought I would never pay $1500 for a phone, but its invaluable to me so the price is justified. Like Al, another criteria for us is that my wife and kids can use aspects of the system. Watching a movie on the projector for example while I am away. They literally have to press one button on the remote to do so now and it all happens automagically. That alone is worth the stress I can avoid by not receiving a phone call at some ridiculous hour while I am overseas working and having to explain how to do it all. "No not that box with the blue light, the other one!".Sounds like a perfect solution for me with some 10 remotes in the mix!However the programming required for such a multitude of devices sounds daunting!I really should bite the bullet and buy one - then call al for help later . [emoji38] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 5 minutes ago, evil c said: Sounds like a perfect solution for me with some 10 remotes in the mix! However the programming required for such a multitude of devices sounds daunting! I really should bite the bullet and buy one - then call al for help later . with your combined setup now should get it evil. my wife is in IT and 16 years ago couldnt stand the amount of remotes needed to get around the system. she used to say, I deal with the tech and stuff and work I dont need to deal with it all at home as well harmony sorted that and we have a remote draw where all the remotes have retreated to since I'll be taking it slowly slowly with the new one. ie keep using the old while getting the new one upto speed and finessed ... so down expect me to be much of a help line for a while hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted January 15, 2019 Administrator Share Posted January 15, 2019 Confession. This is my 2nd Harmony Elite. The first one in the living room my wife programmed! It's really that easy on the new platform they've created for the Harmony Elite. Meanwhile, I programmed one of the older ones you plug into the computer last week and it was PITA, particularly for Mark Levison gear which isn't in their product database. I'll be surprised if you can't program it, Clive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 18 minutes ago, betty boop said: with your combined setup now should get it evil. my wife is in IT and 16 years ago couldnt stand the amount of remotes needed to get around the system. she used to say, I deal with the tech and stuff and work I dont need to deal with it all at home as well harmony sorted that and we have a remote draw where all the remotes have retreated to since I'll be taking it slowly slowly with the new one. ie keep using the old while getting the new one upto speed and finessed ... so down expect me to be much of a help line for a while hehe So I'm expected to get one then " fumble blindly through the mist "as it were! After all I've done for you! (there must be something surely!?? Oh well, I'll just get one of my techie sons to help - shouldn't cost more than a $50 ! 2 minutes ago, Marc said: Confession. This is my 2nd Harmony Elite. The first one in the living room my wife programmed! It's really that easy on the new platform they've created for the Harmony Elite. Meanwhile, I programmed one of the older ones you plug into the computer last week and it was PITA, particularly for Mark Levison gear which isn't in their product database. I'll be surprised if you can't program it, Clive. edit: hang on looks like a pep talk was all I needed ! Cheers @Marc 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 JB has had sales on this remote in the past for 289 or 282 or something. And the cheapest they had this on sale was once for 199$!!!! but that was a limited sale . .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Well that was a waste of time!Went to the Glen and supposedly had 2 in stock but zero found - so sent me to Forest hill and after grabbing one and going to checkout they asked for the coupon number. Even though I am a member with 2 email addresses registered, it seems you have to tick signing up for special deals so I'm ineligible. Grrrrrr!!!! Only way to get one is if someone who received an emailed deal, and isn't getting the remote would very kindly send me a copy of the coupon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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