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CES 2005: The Next Big Thing
Logitech's learning remote gets smarter
January 8, 2005; 7:30 a.m.
Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote
Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote
The product: After the success of the Logitech Harmony 680 remote control that introduced the Web-programmable universal remotes to the world of Windows Media Center PCs, it doesn't surprise us to see Logitech add more to its Harmony PC family. Available in early Q2, the Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote adds a color screen, a low-profile docking station with battery-recharging capability, and a case design that's more in line with the rest of Logitech's input devices.

The price: At $249, this universal remote isn't for everyone, but if you spend a lot of time using a variety of media and PC components, the technology behind Logitech's Harmony series is worth it for the convenience.

The prospects: As Media PCs proliferate, the number of components people use them with only gets larger. We have yet to see a better option for controlling all of those parts.

By Rich Brown, associate editor, CNET Reviews



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