Logitech Harmony 650 Remote Control

The Logitech Harmony 650 makes entertainment simple again for you and everyone in your home. It replaces up to 5 other remotes, supports 5000+ brands, including devices you own today and add tomorrow. It is simple to setup online using your PC, with live customer support available. Bright color screen shows your favorite-channel icons plus commands for easy navigation. One-click activity buttons like "Watch a DVD" automatically switch the right devices to the right settings.

Delivers effortless control of up to 5 A/V components in one easy-to-use remote
Color screen shows you icons for your favorite channels and the commands needed for your devices
With support for 5000+ brands, you can be confident it will control the devices you have
Jump to your favorite channels, switch screen sizes or access video on demand content with one click
Simple online setup using your PC or Mac®
"Watch TV" button allows you to choose which devices to power on/off with the press of a button
Volume controls can stay assigned to whichever of your devices you prefer
Buttons are grouped by use, shaped so you can feel your way around and backlit so you can see them

I tried a universal remote back in the dark ages (it was to control my *VCR* and TV) and, though it worked, it was a real pain to "train" to a new device. The main thing the Logitech people have done with this device (Harmony 650) is to make the setup of devices a great deal simpler, via a USB cable and software on your computer.

The remote itself is very nice: good shape/feel, color display, a reasonable number of buttons (not too many -- more obscure functions may be accessed via navigating through the small color display.) I especially like the feature that it "wakes up" (display and backlight activated) when you pick it up or otherwise move it.