RE: Pronto or Marantz, which one is best?

[Mark Harrison <Mark.Harrison@xxxxxxx>]

Dave,

Until recently, the Philips always seemed to come in cheaper, which is why
most of us went for them.

The Marantz now works out better (comparing like for like, with docking
station, 2Mb version), so maybe we'll see more of them bought. The
differences are quite subtle, and are to do with manufacturers' proprietary
features:

All Philips Pronto Models:

Custom Beeps -- allow for the creation of songs and sound effects which can
be run from timers, during macros or just for fun.
Timers -- allow for the creation of timers which run a macro at a
preconfigured time. This allows for the automation of system functions
which
do not themselves have timed capabilities.

Philips Pronto TSU2000 & ProntoPro TSU6000:

Code Database -- includes a built-in preprogrammed code database licensed
from UEI (makers of the One For All line of remote controls). Note that
this
database is NOT included with the 2mb RU940 European Pronto.

All Marantz RC5000 Models:

Jumps in Macros -- any number of panel jumps can be placed in a macro
sequence, allowing the remote to display various screens while a macro is
running. This can also be used for the creation of crude animations.
Panel Memory -- users can configure any button t  scroll t  the last 5
previously accessed panels, or forwards the same number again.
Custom Scroll Arrows -- the up/down scroll arrows can have any bitmap
assigned to them. This can also be used to effectively hide them, while
still having the functionality available to users who know they're there.
Disable Device & Macro Menus -- configurable from the remote, the
Device and
Macro Menus may be disabled. Note that this does not allow for any
additional user screen space.
Configure Left & Right Buttons in the Macro Menu -- instead of being
configured solely for macro functions, the left and right hard buttons can
now be assigned to any function in the Macro Menu, as they can be in the
Device Menu.

Mark Harrison
Head of Systems, eKingfisher

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-----Original Message-----
From: Dave McLaughlin [mailto:dave@xxxxxxx]
Sent: 3 July 2001 17:12
To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
Subject: [ukha_d] Pronto or Marantz, which one is best?


I am looking to purchase one of those nice snazzy LCD programable
remotes...

Either the RC5000i from Marantz or the TSU2000 from Philips.

Has anyone used either of them and can give me a few pointers to why they
like their model.

I have read the review on Marks site, but what I also want to know is how
compatible are they. I have seen quite a few files for the Pronto but very
few for the RC5000i.

I am also going to by an IR to X10 interface at the same time form Lets
Automate. The RC5000i looks like a great bargain as I can get it, the
docking station included and the IR-X10 for the same price as the Pronto
and docking station only.

Regards for now
Dave...





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