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Harmony SST-659 Universal Remote Control

Harmony SST-659 Universal Remote Control
Harmony SST-659 Universal Remote ControlHarmony SST-659 Universal Remote ControlHarmony SST-659 Universal Remote ControlHarmony SST-659 Universal Remote Control
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Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews of Harmony SST-659 Universal Remote Control. The average rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the usability. Some have doubts about the price.

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On average, users rate this product 33/100 and experts rate this product 80/100.

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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Intrigue Harmony SST

 

Finally, a universal remote that programs itself. Plug the Intrigue Harmony SST-659 into your PC's USB port and specify which TV, DVD player, and AV receiver you're using and the remote programs all the keys. It even creates simple macros, such as...

Feb, 2004
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Expert review by : Brian Mitchell (ecoustics)

Harmony SST-659 Remote Control Review - ecoustics.com

 

What makes a remote control good? You won't get the same answer from everyone. Although, the Harmony SST-659 comes as close to perfect as I have seen from

Oct, 2015
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Expert review by : Adrienne Maxwell (soundandvision.com)

Harmony SST-659 Universal Remote Control

 

The Harmony SST-659 universal remote—smart, so you don't have to be. Programming a universal remote is, to put it mildly, unfun. About 10 more-colorful adjectives came to mind before unfun, but this is a PG-13 magazine—and I'm a lady, after all.

Apr, 2004
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Expert review by : Ben Shyman (avrev.com)

Harmony SST-659 Universal Remote Control

 

Introduction Home theater systems are increasingly complex. In the old days of audiophilia, you likely had a tape deck, stereo preamp, power amplifier and two speakers. Maybe you even had a television in the same room. Well, those days are long gone...

Jan, 2001
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Expert review by : John Falcone (cnet.com.au)

Harmony SST-659

 

Harmony's Web-programmable universal remote hits the sweet spot of design and usability.

Web-programmable universal learning remote ; Superior ergonomics and button layout ; Activity-based programming ; Fully backlit keys and LCD ; Compatible with Windows and Macintosh machines

Web interface may frustrate some users

The SST-659's infrared range is excellent, and the remote had no problem controlling a TV, a DVR, a DVD player, a VCR, and an A/V receiver. We still have a few nitpicks: the backlight blinks off a bit too quickly, and the online setup may daunt...

Jul, 2004
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"Great with a hang-up"

 

Easy to set up assuming you understand how to set up your home electronics.

Mar, 2006
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"Fantastic!!"

 

Best remote out there. Very easy to program with great features.

Apr, 2005
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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

SUPERB: EUROPEAN MODEL H655 WITH TELETEXT COLOUR BUTTONS

 

If you are looking for a genuine universal remote that is not touch screen, very powerful, truly flexible and simple to set up, this is it. I have been searching for that remote for a while and was looking at the top of the range Sony and Philips...

Performance ; Flexibility ; User friendly ; Customer service

Can be lengthy to set up ; Price may be

Feb, 2005
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