We have a review of the Harmony 720 (currently only available at
Wal-Mart and
Costco). And by request, we talk about the various Audio Formats that are commonly used in your home theater.
The
Harmony 720 Advance Universal Remote control is so new, you can't even
find it at the Logitech website. OK, that might not be why it's
missing, but the fact is it's in limited release, available only at
Costco and Wal-Mart. The plan is to roll it out to Target and Sears
very soon. But why it isn't available everywhere is a mystery to us.
At only $199 US ($179 at Costco), this remote is ideal for anyone who
wants a high end universal remote but doesn't want to break the bank.
It a word, it rocks.
The official write-up states:
Finally,
Complete control with one remote. It's like having 15 remote controls
in one. Control your entire home entertainment system with the touch of
one button. Just choose "Watch a DVD" and the Harmony turns on you TV,
DVD, Stereo receiver- even presses play. Logitech's online database
includes 3,500+ brands, 125,000+ devices and growing daily so you're
always in control. Easy to setup and easy to use - there's even a handy
"HELP" button so that anyone from the kids to the babysitter can easily
access their entertainment. Built-in interactive color LCD display and
battery saving rechargeable design.
Features:
- Finally, complete control with one remote
- Simple one-touch activity control
- Interactive color LCD display
- Easy to setup, easy to use
- World's largest A/V control database makes it work
- Replaces up to 15 remote controls
- Battery saving rechargeable design
They
use the word 'finally' as if we've been waiting for this kind of device
since the invention of the VCR. That, of course, isn't the case since
most of us have a Harmony already, but if you don't, that word may
describe what you feel when you consolidate all 10 of your remote
controls into one. The layout of the remote is very similar to the
550, the form and function of the remote is nearly identical to the
880. Braden uses an 880 and Ara uses a 550, so each of them have a
little to share on the 720.
Everything you can do
with the 880 you can do with the 720. It has a color screen, recharging
cradle, the whole shot. The only difference is that the 880 has eight
options on the color LCD screen, while the 720 only has six. This
means you have to do a little more scrolling to get through all your
menus. You may actually prefer the buttons and layout of the 720 to the 880,
it was a little easier to use. If you have a lot of devices, or a lot
of activities, the 880 may suit you better. If not, the 720 is a home
run.
In short the 720 is a great remote at
a great price. It looks good, is rechargeable, and can be programmed
in under 15 minutes. It's a true Home Theater no-brainer.
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