Price Paid:  $40.00 from Radio Shack

Summary:
Bought this to handle all of my components Denon surrond sound,DVD CD player Sat TV etc...Very good and i love the macro. Makes it easier for the other half to power everything on with one push.

Strengths:
Learning all the components was a breeze. Macro is a life saver.

Weaknesses:
Batteries only last a couple of weeks. It is now collecting dust.

Similar Products Used:
RCA universal NFG special

Price Paid:  $19.00 from RadioShack and Costc

Summary:
I just love this remote control. I purchased my first one at Costco, and purchased 2 more when I saw them at RadioShack. The remote that will learn codes from another remote control for only $19.99 Canadian dollars is an incredible buy. My original remote control is about 3 years old now. I have not had one problem with it. Of course, if you drop the remote on the floor a dozen times, it would likely do some damage. Remotes tend to get dropped a lot, but I have been extra careful. The thing I love about this remote control is that although it has 4 learning buttons per device, you can program more than just the learning buttons. IE: If the "play" button does not make your VCR play when you press it, you can learn the proper play code on this key. You don't necessarily need to program the learning keys if you want to override a button that is already there. It also has the macro keys which I have programmed to turn on my TV, Satellite receiver, and my stereo receiver all with the push of one button. It's just incredible! I love this remote so much, I bought one for my friend, and he has been using his for 2 years now and loves it. I am keeping 2 of these in my closet in case mine ever breaks down. I would not want to be without this remote control, and will likely buy another one because the price is so irresistable.

Strengths:
Programmable (learning) feature, macro keys, small and lightweight, versatile.

Weaknesses:
It would be nice if it allowed more than 24 additional codes to be learned. Although you can program keys other than the learning keys, it still runs out of memory after 24 keys in total have been programmed.

Similar Products Used:
Sony and JVC remote controls (unable to learn).

Price Paid:  $20.00 from Walmart

Summary:
This has been the BEST remote I have had and I loved it until the POWER button stopped working. I am asking for help on this but to compare it, I bought a $35.00 unit from "BJ''s" that we returned immediately because it didn''t work at all. It was voice actvated was the only reason we chose it. I will buy another "One for All Cinema 6" as soon as I can find it! (Or the upgrade version if it exists)

Strengths:
size, # placement, ease of use/prg. Many features no other in price range has. It

Weaknesses:
None worthy of mention for me.

Similar Products Used:
Many Zenith, RCA, Sony, Etc. None match the function or ease of use.

Price Paid:  $15.00 from Radio Shack

Summary:
Yes, the buttons are small (especially the volume/channel buttons, which should by rights be among the most prominent buttons on any remote), and it's not backlit (the gimmicky number keys glow in the dark, as do the learning keys), but it does about 90% of what components' remotes do at an unbelievable price, and it offers PIP and macro capabilities (a definite boon to those of us with non-technically minded spouses). The only thing I'd ask for, given its price range, is remapping capabilities -- I'd love to be able to use the GUIDE button for my TV's XDS function.

I'd be interested to hear people's experience with the new 56-button remote Toshiba is including with its current TVs - the older 36-button predecessor is the best remote I have seen in terms of ergonomics.

Strengths:
Macro capabilities, easy to set up and use

Weaknesses:
Small buttons, not backlit, limited remapping capabilities

Similar Products Used:
Toshiba, RCA

Price Paid:  $18.00 from Cosco wholesale

Summary:
The best value for money, I have a Sony Wega with PIP, A toshiba DVD, Technics receiver, Technics CD player, JVC VCR and a digital cable unit and thie remote contols everything with flying color including the PIP.

Once I bought one I loved it and decided to buy three more, one for my bedroom, one for my bother and one for my parents. All of the units except for a CD player that my borther had worked very well. Units with either buttons that are not supported or have special keys for special functions can be handled by the learning feature very nicely. I am yet to see a frequency that this remote was not able to learn.

Strengths:
Price and the learning feature. ALso the macro keys.

Weaknesses:
For the price, none. I just wich there was a couple more macro keys and a couple more learning keys.