32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Great Remote. Worth every penny!,
December 16, 2002 "gadetman" (Strongsville, OH United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Philips TSU500 Pronto Neo LCD Universal Touch Screen Remote Control (Electronics)
First off, you must go to the Philips website to download the latest firmware patch. It will make it sooooo much easier. Do this before trying to program it.The best way to program this device is to "learn" each of your devices via the remote "learn" feature. Then upload those IR codes via the cable and software that comes with the remote to your PC. You can then create all the macros (playback steps) you like to simplify your life. My wife now only has to press the "Watch TV" button I created to turn on the Receiver, Digital Video Record (ReplayTV 5040 -> Worth every penny) and the TV. I have it programmed to set all the audio and video settings for these devices to the way she likes. She is VERY VERY VERY happy.If you're like me and want to make your life easier, get this remote. It definitely has a big WOW factor by eliminating all of your other remote controls...The only draw back I can tell you about is that once in a while the remote will hang. Pop off the...Read more
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
A Geek's Delight,
October 17, 2002 Fletcher Chambers Jr. (Eden Prairie, MN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Philips TSU500 Pronto Neo LCD Universal Touch Screen Remote Control (Electronics)
Need a universal/learning remote? Like software development? This is the remote for you... it comes with a PC-based development environment (Think "Visual Basic", only much simpler.) The screen is Palm-like, unlike other "do everything" remotes (like the Sony Commander) this one fits in one hand. There is extensive `net support, and several on-line communities supporting this remote.Not for the faint of heart, but for a tweaker, it can't be beat - except possibly by the higher end Prontos.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Not Perfect... But a Keeper,
October 24, 2002 "the-monk" (New Lenox, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Philips TSU500 Pronto Neo LCD Universal Touch Screen Remote Control (Electronics)
After a week trial with the Sony Universal Remote RM-VL1000, I traded it in for the Pronto TSU500. There are definitely things that I do not like about the Pronto... but the advantages out way the negatives.Advantages
(1) Finally, I use only ONE remote.
(2) 'Soft' buttons and LCD screen allow you to program any function or macros you wish.
(3) PC editor included w/ purchase. This will allow you to customize the screens and flow as you wish.
(4) Love the Macro functionality
(5) Customizations and programming can be backed and restored by PC.
(6) Unlimited number of components (or extras such as lights or window shades) can be programmed into the remote.
(7) Programming via remote is easy.
(8) 'Learning' Remote functionality.
(9) 'Jump' functionality allows you to change the screen that pops up when you use a macro. So when I switch from DirecTV to DVD, the Screen now shows all my DVD buttons (including a one touch macro button...Read more
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