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Post by wizardofoz on Feb 16, 2010 11:39:54 GMT -5
I recall reading a post by Lonnie I think that there is a new remote coming that would be soon... a few weeks away. But for the life of me I have looked and searched and found nothing.
Can we get some more info on this, like what it looks like, and really when it will be available and is it an option and if so how much will it be. What is with the secrecy...
My UMC-1 ships in just over a month and I need this remote at the very least.
Failing that can someone confirm the Harmony inclusion of direct codes once and for all...is it in, not in , submitted for general release?
Cheers
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Post by bazonix on Feb 16, 2010 12:00:39 GMT -5
yep... id like to know more too.... please  |
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Post by harmon on Feb 16, 2010 12:05:30 GMT -5
Here ya' go ... this is what Lonnie posted:
"Just a heads up to everyone.
We will be releasing an upgrade remote for the UMC very soon. All aluminum with discrete input selections.
It should be here in a few weeks."
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Post by moodyman on Feb 16, 2010 12:07:35 GMT -5
The current UMC remote is a disgrace..albeit a functional one. It reminds me of something I would find in a dollar store.
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Post by mrgreg on Feb 16, 2010 12:20:42 GMT -5
I like that the standard remote is cheap, since I'll never use it and it keeps cost down. Offering a higher end remote to those willing to pay for it is the best of both worlds.
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Post by DYohn on Feb 16, 2010 12:30:03 GMT -5
I like that the standard remote is cheap, since I'll never use it and it keeps cost down. Offering a higher end remote to those willing to pay for it is the best of both worlds. Ditto! |
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Post by RayoVac on Feb 16, 2010 12:31:03 GMT -5
I like that the standard remote is cheap, since I'll never use it and it keeps cost down. Offering a higher end remote to those willing to pay for it is the best of both worlds. + 1!!! I may be on an island with this opinion... but at the level this equipment is at... I would much rather they just give us a very basic remote (like they have). For folks that have not yet ventured into Programmable/Universal Remotes... its amazing how un-cluttered you can make your HT area, not to mention making the whole system WAF.  |
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Post by bazonix on Feb 16, 2010 12:31:24 GMT -5
Here ya' go ... this is what Lonnie posted: "Just a heads up to everyone. We will be releasing an upgrade remote for the UMC very soon. All aluminum with discrete input selections. It should be here in a few weeks." thanx, im aware of this statement.... im wanting to know IF the new remote will be bundled with the umc-1 in the future or whether it will be an 'add on only' available at a later date.... i would prefer to purchase both items together, but 'a few weeks' is a little vague.... although with the apparent ps3 prob, it may be wise to wait a little longer.... hopefully the next firmware issue will address these minor issues |
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Post by canadianbacon on Feb 16, 2010 12:33:29 GMT -5
The current UMC remote is a disgrace..albeit a functional one. It reminds me of something I would find in a dollar store. +1 Why pay for a fancy remote that is going back into the box once the set up is complete or I figure out how to do the setup with the Harmony? |
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Post by gocolts on Feb 16, 2010 12:35:30 GMT -5
Here ya' go ... this is what Lonnie posted: "Just a heads up to everyone. We will be releasing an upgrade remote for the UMC very soon. All aluminum with discrete input selections. It should be here in a few weeks." I didn't know about this. That's great! And I agree, the current remote isn't deserving of the Emotiva name, or even the Funai name, for that matter. Same goes for the remote for the USP-1. Granted, I 100% understand that packaging in an all-aluminum one might not be the most cost effective thing to do, but for God sakes, at least give us a plastic one that is consistent with the $20 Wal*Mart DVD player in my kitchen. Has anyone heard what this remote is going to cost? Considering the current one, I'd hope it'd be VERY reasonable for current UMC-1 owners. |
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Post by bazonix on Feb 16, 2010 12:36:20 GMT -5
I like that the standard remote is cheap, since I'll never use it and it keeps cost down. Offering a higher end remote to those willing to pay for it is the best of both worlds. yes, i agree with this statement im well impressed with the whole ethos here... great business model.... but would just like clarification.... shipping and taxes abroad are high.... separately purchased, may cost more than together.... but its minor... no complaints either way.... |
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Post by gocolts on Feb 16, 2010 12:40:32 GMT -5
The current UMC remote is a disgrace..albeit a functional one. It reminds me of something I would find in a dollar store. +1 Why pay for a fancy remote that is going back into the box once the set up is complete or I figure out how to do the setup with the Harmony? Because not everyone has a Harmony remote. And, I think there's a lot of room between a "fancy remote" and one that would make sense with a $200 receiver from Best Buy. Not looking for a DMC-1/MMC-1 remote, just something where the buttons don't squeak when you press them, and is heavy enough where my cat can't bat it off the table because it's so light. |
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Post by scottsh on Feb 16, 2010 13:09:58 GMT -5
I like that the standard remote is cheap, since I'll never use it and it keeps cost down. Offering a higher end remote to those willing to pay for it is the best of both worlds. Ditto! +1 Same here - I haven't used a non-universal remote for 10 years (Pronto, Pronto Plus, and now a Harmony) and I really like the approach of keeping the costs down and the value high. |
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Post by moodyman on Feb 16, 2010 13:12:01 GMT -5
[ just something where the buttons don't squeak when you press them, and is heavy enough where my cat can't bat it off the table because it's so light. LOL...I knew the remote cheap..but I just couldn't believe how much so until I actually had it in my hand. I certainly understand the point people make who have universal remotes already..but for an extra $1 they(EMO) probaly could of supplied something much more substantial. I'm looking forward to the new remote... |
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