Logitech Harmony 785 Remote €47.97 @ Currys Mahon Point

Basq

Ghost Train wrote: »

heres one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OPTICAL-TOSLINK-SELECTOR-SPLITTER-Digital/dp/B000QRI2EI

Was gonna suggest that but unless I'm misinterpreting AC's post entirely, he says:

Does anyone know of an optical switch that I could control with this.

So he'd essentially need an Optical Switch with an IR Port / remote control.

Outside of buying a decoder / amplifier (which will set you back a fair bit), I don't see of an optical switch with an IR port.

PS - God bless my €80 now-discontinued-but-much-sought-after Creative DDTS-100 decoder (3 Optical inputs, 1 Coaxial input, 3 Analogue stereo inputs, 7.1 Analogue input/output (via Switch Box), 2 Headphones outputs )!

Richard Dower

Lads...can you buy higher capacity Li-Ion replacement batteries online?....the 785 has 850 Milli Amp....but if you can get a larger capacity one = longer life ?

Vic Vinegar

So does this only work with a PS3 if you get the adapter? no way round it?

Basq

Bombleswizzum wrote: »

So does this only work with a PS3 if you get the adapter? no way round it?

Nope. I picked up a cheap PS3 remote (with dongle) off DealExtreme for a few euro and was able to configure it to work with my PS3.

It won't switch it on / off though!

Vic Vinegar

basquille wrote: »

Nope. I picked up a cheap PS3 remote (with dongle) off DealExtreme for a few euro and was able to configure it to work with my PS3.

It won't switch it on / off though!

Ah right, i had one of those cheap ones with a dongle but i gave it to a mate when i got the official remote instead... time for a swap i think

Does that one you have use a tiny round watch type battery?

Basq

Bombleswizzum wrote: »

Does that one you have use a tiny round watch type battery?

Don't think so.

This is the exact one I ordered: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10879

Vic Vinegar

basquille wrote: »

Don't think so.

This is the exact one I ordered: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.10879

Ah right, i got one of these Link

It's fairly brutal to be honest so i might get a better one instead.

Basq

As you can see, the one I got was a fiver..

It's decent but the delay after pressing a key can be sometimes quite laggy.

To be honest.. unless you pay for the over-priced PS3 adapters (€45?!?!) for it, you won't get much better!

Vic Vinegar

basquille wrote: »

As you can see, the one I got was a fiver..

It's decent but the delay after pressing a key can be sometimes quite laggy.

To be honest.. unless you pay for the over-priced PS3 adapters (€45?!?!) for it, you won't get much better!

I'll give my crappy one a try first anyway! might be ok i suppose. You're right, €45 for an adapter is a bit of a rip off alright!

Macer123

Ush1 wrote: »

I just rang Mahon Point branch. They first didn't know what I was talking about and then told me it's 129 euro?? Can anyone confirm?

Think I saw the Harmony One for that price in Mahon Point.

Ghost Train

basquille wrote: »

Was gonna suggest that but unless I'm misinterpreting AC's post entirely, he says:

So he'd essentially need an Optical Switch with an IR Port / remote control.

ah yeah should have read closer

Can I ask some advice? Would it be worth my while getting one of these? I only have an old xbox, vcr and lcd tv....I don't even have digital. I'm currently using one of the lidl universal remotes which is great. How is this better please?

Basq

Deleted User wrote: »

Can I ask some advice? Would it be worth my while getting one of these? I only have an old xbox, vcr and lcd tv....I don't even have digital. I'm currently using one of the lidl universal remotes which is great. How is this better please?

Probably not worth it Mabel Harsh Seeker...

The XBox needs an IR dongle (as far as I can remember.. I have one with XBMC lying somewhere) to be able for you to control it.

What the Harmony has over other Universal remotes is "Activities" where you a multitude of devices broadcasting on different extensions (e.g Sky Box on one scart port, DVD player on another scart port, Xbox 360 on a HDMI port) and it'll switch on the individual devices and also switch the LCD to the required extension.

If you don't think you'll need it, you won't. If you're happy with it, stick with the Lidl one I'd say!

That's what I thought, thanks Basquille!

dingding

Just got one in Sligo, they have one left on the stand.

JamBur

I picked up the last one in Mahon earlier today, it took a while to set up correctly, but now its a sweet replacement for my previous 3 remote system. The main obstacle was my eu*ovox receiver..... that was a bit awkward and required alot of manual setup. However the software is fairly idiot-proof.

Thanks o/p

Phibsboro

Not 100% sure this is actually an upgrade from the 555 :S Colour screen looks like something from 1985, v low res and dreadful contrast and viewing angle.

More annoying, the keys don't seem to be backlit - can someone else confirm this is the case?

I do like the 6 activities per page...

c

dingding

Phibsboro wrote: »

Not 100% sure this is actually an upgrade from the 555 :S Colour screen looks like something from 1985, v low res and dreadful contrast and viewing angle.

More annoying, the keys don't seem to be backlit - can someone else confirm this is the case?

I do like the 6 activities per page...

c

Colour screen would be poor enough resolution but adequate for the task.

only activities key is backlit (surrounded by a lit blue plastic surround)

higster

Macer123 wrote: »

Think I saw the Harmony One for that price in Mahon Point.

Yeah the one was 129 in Limerick.

j14

I got the 2nd last one in Blanch & I cannot set it up as it will not connect to the internet as it says I have no connection.

I have 7mb Broadband and this thing cannot get a connection!

I've turned off my firewall, pop up blocker but the Anti Virus I'm running, AVG, is not showing up on the list they provide you with.

I'm freaking out!

dingding

j14 wrote: »

I got the 2nd last one in Blanch & I cannot set it up as it will not connect to the internet as it says I have no connection.

I have 7mb Broadband and this thing cannot get a connection!

I've turned off my firewall, pop up blocker but the Anti Virus I'm running, AVG, is not showing up on the list they provide you with.

I'm freaking out!

This was on my application.

If the Harmony Remote encounters a connection error, click Show Status for a diagnosis of the problem, it is important to note the error message when you call Customer Support.

There is a phone no in the docummentation.

demac

None in Curry's Dundalk. Just the 525 @ €119 and the 700 which was notpriced.

Is there any at all left in the shop ?

TheIrishGrover

There was one still in Blanch today

dingding

Any ideas for a cheap HDMI switcher that will work with this.

Thanks

Came accross this.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.27521

What do you think.

silvine

Any left in Blanch? How does it compare to the Harmony 525?

Wudyaquit

silvine wrote: »

Any left in Blanch? How does it compare to the Harmony 525?

3 left in stock in the branch inside the centre - none left on the shelves though, so you'll have to ask...

silvine

Cheers for that but from the reviews I've read online it doesn't do much more than the 555. I think I'll leave it.

redman

As it's come up in this thread I am selling my Harmony One http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=177776&cat=500

stuf

got one at €47.97 in Currys in Liffey Valley Retail Park (not shopping centre) today - didn't see any others on the shelf though but the price is still out there.

AntiRip

Crap, bought one last week for €100 on ebay! :mad:

It's a good remote, works with everything including my WD HDTV Media Player.

bazery

3 left in mahon point currys, nice remote!!

Richard Dower

It's a brilliant remote, highly recomended!....sorry i didn't buy one sooner!

Wudyaquit

Money off on remotes on Amazon at the moment:

Logitech Harmony 525 Advanced Universal Remote Control €46
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000BFGZS0/ref=pe_35681_18327351_pe_epc_d7

Philips SRU8008/10 Prestigo 8-in-1 Remote Control £30, but it says it won't ship to my address...

Thanks again bargain alerts for persuading me to spend money on crap I don't need and never knew I wanted, or even existed.

nightster1

anyone know of a good price on Harmony one? is it a good remote?

medic143

nightster1 wrote: »

anyone know of a good price on Harmony one? is it a good remote?

Was in currys in Blacherdstown today and I'd swear I saw them for 99.99, thats a lot cheaper than the UK website.

nightster1

you're right, 99.99, they were 130 in same retailer last sunday

Hogzy

Can anyone confirm the Harmony one? I have one ordered from Richersounds for 120 pounds. Might cancel it if i can get it in Currys for cheaper!

silvine

Is the One worth upgrading to, compared to the 555?

Macer123

bazery wrote: »

3 left in mahon point currys, nice remote!!

Hey Bazery, can you confirm if its the 785 or the Harmony one thats in stock at Mahon Point. Had a look for the 785 when this thread started but there was none on display in Mahon. Might drop down at lunch time but confirmation might save me the bother. What price is it now ? Thanks Macer.

Hogzy

Can confirm that the Harmony One is €99 in Mahon point, Just bought one, 2 left now on the shelves. Hurry they will sell out FAST!!!!

Stoolbend

Currys in galway still have 5 or 6 of the 785 remotes left!

Macer123

Hogzy wrote: »

Can confirm that the Harmony One is €99 in Mahon point, Just bought one, 2 left now on the shelves. Hurry they will sell out FAST!!!!

Just the one left now on the shelves @ Mahon Point, picked one up at lunch time. Thanks for posting.

bazery

They had 2 harmony ones and 4 785's. None on display tho . You have to ask them. The guy went missing for 5 mins so they are in the storeroom alright

machalla

There was one Harmony one for €100 in Currys Liffey Valley (Retail Park) this evening just before they closed. Also a few 555s for €80 if I remember correctly.

Richard Dower

Lads, there is a new version of the Harmony software available!

AlmightyCushion

Richard Dower wrote: »

Lads, there is a new version of the Harmony software available!

What does it do?