I don't post often so please don't flame if this is a repost but I looked and searched for a better deal and I found Dell selling the Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote for $149 from Dell.
Amazon had theirs for $186 so Dell has theirs $100 off retail. I used free shipping which made taxes to only be about 6.11 bringing the Total to 155.11. This is cheaper than anything I found on fleabay so hope this helps you all out!.
I just tried going in through the EPP site (no member code or anything) and it still came up $149.99...
vwsswv
New Member
posted: Sep. 26, 2008 @ 12:59p
Thanks OP! I've been waiting on a deal for a new 880. At this price, it seems well worth the upgrade to go with the One. In my quick searching, it doesn't appear that people prefer the 880 over the One. The only question is RF, where people will choose the 890 over the One.
ChrisSBU
Member
posted: Sep. 26, 2008 @ 1:03p
I have a 680, and bought an 880 to replace it. Fortunately, I got it from Crutchfield, because it got sent back within 3 days. The build quality on it seemed much lower than what we were accustomed to, and didn't like the feel of the number buttons. We've played with a Harmony One in a couple of Best Buys, and it finally seems like a remote worthy of replacing our trusted 680.
deadpresidents
Member
posted: Sep. 26, 2008 @ 1:17p
I have had the 550, 880, and 720. Now I only have two of the Harmony One. Hands down the best logitech remote if you dont need RF.
shmookles
Addicted Member
posted: Sep. 26, 2008 @ 1:39p
You only notice it when you compare after market remotes. The Harmony performs the same speed as the original remotes. Unfortunately, I have been spoiled for 4 years with the speed and performance of the MX-700...
What I mean is that when it arrives at your house it will have all the plastic stickers and all the BS it normally comes with. It was only out of the box long enough to work with tech support... Not really asking for comments...if you are interested shoot me a PM, otherwise don;t waste your time.
Had the dreaded charging issues and washed out lcd screen on my 880, so I RMA'ed it to Logitech, who eventually replaced it with a brand new 880. I sold the new 880 for ~$150 in hopes that a deal on the One would show up...and here we are!
The Comcast Motorola DCT6400. But this issue came up with almost all devices, it was not limited to the DVR alone. The DVR is where I felt the most pain since thats where I channel surf the TV guide grid...
shmookles
Addicted Member
posted: Sep. 26, 2008 @ 2:11p
Guys, I worked with the highest escalation team at Logitech, believe when I saw we tried absolutely everything. The inter-key delay was the first thing we tweaked. You can find a lot of this info at the Logitech forum threads... Many people are having this issue.
AlanS17
Senior Member
posted: Sep. 26, 2008 @ 2:17p
As much as I'd love to own one of these things for the "wow" factor, my Harmony 550 does absolutely everything I want, I'm familiar with the keys, and it works so incredibly well. I have 8 devices and it handles everything perfectly. I'm completely happy with it.
That being said, this is a great deal on an awesome remote. I'm gonna rep it even though I'm not getting one for myself.
mhbrown
New Member
posted: Sep. 26, 2008 @ 2:28p
Interkey and interdevice delay... worked on my Harmony remote which was very sluggish.
vwsswv said: Thanks OP! I've been waiting on a deal for a new 880. At this price, it seems well worth the upgrade to go with the One. In my quick searching, it doesn't appear that people prefer the 880 over the One. The only question is RF, where people will choose the 890 over the One.
vwsswv said: Thanks OP! I've been waiting on a deal for a new 880. At this price, it seems well worth the upgrade to go with the One. In my quick searching, it doesn't appear that people prefer the 880 over the One. The only question is RF, where people will choose the 890 over the One.
wilked said: vwsswv said: Thanks OP! I've been waiting on a deal for a new 880. At this price, it seems well worth the upgrade to go with the One. In my quick searching, it doesn't appear that people prefer the 880 over the One. The only question is RF, where people will choose the 890 over the One.
Strange, folks at AVS strongly disagree
Link I have both 880 and One. I definitely love the One. The channel up/down and vol up/down keys of 880 will drive you crazy if you watch TVs in the dark or, in my case, in bed. The DVR function keys are all the way down and harder to use because of the weight balance issue.
I've got both a 628 and a 676, which have among the best button arrangements (shape, size and placement) of any of the Harmony remotes (particularly for use with a DVR) and even so, I'm not in love with their ergonomics. I've played with a One at a local BB and it is the only Harmony that seems to have been designed by someone who actually watches TV in a dimly lit room - its keys are a decent size and are placed where they are easy to use by touch.
52club
Ancient Member
posted: Sep. 26, 2008 @ 5:52p
I have the 880 and am pretty happy I've considered the one, but can't quite justify it yet. Once the one drops to $100 maybe.
I cannot find a clean comparison of various harmony remotes anywhere. Any suggestions as to why this costs 100+ bucks more than 620 being sold in costco. Aesthetics and rechargeable battery look two differences, but functionality looks the same.
Whatatay
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Sep. 27, 2008 @ 8:45a
Maybe I am weird but with the state of the economy the way it is, I can't understand anyone spending $150 for a remote control.
Magicland
Senior Member
posted: Sep. 27, 2008 @ 9:10a
Whatatay said: Maybe I am weird but with the state of the economy the way it is, I can't understand anyone spending $150 for a remote control.
What? "The economy is fundamentally sound"!
FatHovno
Member
posted: Sep. 27, 2008 @ 11:22a
Moving from Logitech Harmony 659 to 880 was totally disaster. Flat buttons on 880 is the stupidest layout ever (impossible to remote w/o looking first) I was very happy to return 880 after 30 days of suffering. Harmony One is not perfect, but at least I can do most common functions w/o looking. AVS guys recommending 880 have no clue what's the remote for...
if you are willing to wait for live Cash Back, eBay 30% is back. there are several harmony ones available right now. i just grabbed one for $175 - 30%.
CoWTiPPeRbOi said: Got my remote already...Lovin it so far.
Agree. Jut tried today. Way better than the Harmony 620 which died two weeks ago. Well worth paying $60 than the 880 Amazon deal. Especially for something you plan to use for years! -
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