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Universal Remote suggestions

Any suggestions for a universal, learning remote? I've been looking into the Philips Prontos, the Marantz RC5200 and RC9200 and the Sonys, but have read and heard conflicting reviews on all of these.

I'm tired of having so many remotes sitting about (and getting misplaced). While almost every remote I have claims to be "Universal," there are no codes for my EAD processor or Arcam DVD, so it's time to get a good learning remote. Any suggestions?
jason321
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jond
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Not to hijack the thread but can any of these remotes control specialized function, i.e. looking up programs on digital cable and stuff like that. I briefly had a Marantz but it couldn't learn those funcitons so I ditched it. If there is something that truly does it all I'm interested. Thanks.
hifidreams
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The best place I have found for remote info is www.remotecentral.com
consttraveler
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I have yet to find a function that my Philips Pronto Pro can not learn (with the exception of flipping the LP's and putting a CD in the transport:~).

From my chair I operate both my HT gear (including Digital Cable Box, TV, Receiver, etc.) and my two channel on the other end of the room.
mfkeleher
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I've been using a Universal Remote Control, Inc. Programmed and Learning controller from Audio Advisor for over 3 years. It has a wide selection of preprogrammed settings, and can learn anything else including a few multi command keys. Excellent battery life, logical key setups for pre programmed keys. Easy to use. Nice fit in one hand. Right now it does my TV, DTV, VCR, DVD, Tuner CDP and Integrated Amp and I'm still not using all available devices. I am pleased with the value for $119.
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