RE: Anyone using the Pronto RU990

["Paul Gale" <groups2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I can't help you with the RU990 - but just a few thoughts - how much
time are you willing to spend programming it? I've had various other
Pronto's and whilst good, never really finished programming any of them as
they do require a LOT of time to get right if you have a reasonably complex
setup (mind you - I was programming lights, heating, garage door etc etc
along with AV kit, switchers etc).

I found that the Harmony remotes were the first programmable remote that
actually got everything working as setup was far simpler and easier. The
BIG downside is that if you want complex programming or macros etc, the
Harmony isn't anywhere near as flexible although there are ways around most
problems I've encountered so far.

Just a thought - may be worth a look at the online demo of the programming
software to see if you like it or not?

Paul.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Dave
> Sent: 31 December 2007 11:52
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Anyone using the Pronto RU990
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> Hi all,
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> Is anyone using the RU990 from Philips?
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> I really need a single programmable remote as I am currently up to 7
> remote controls just now and the girlfriend is having a hell of a
> trouble selecting from TV and DVD etc because of the need to select
> different inputs on the TV and surround sound system etc.
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> How good is this remote? I am looking to get from Lets Automate as
> they have agreed to ship to me in the Far East.
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> Regards
> Dave...
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