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DESPITE a few frustrations, the minor software and design tweaks offered by the Logitech Harmony 1100i universal remote control make it easy to use.

Customisable interface, controls multiple devices simultaneously, huge remote control database, "learn remote" feature

Some interface lag, remote can get confused, no Bluetooth

The Logitech Harmony 1100i universal remote control will control just about every electronic device on the planet (bar the PlayStation 3). The interface could be a little faster, but the 1100i is still a great way to replace that stack of plastic on ...

THIS is a competent universal remote but is difficult to set up and has small buttons.

Doesn't require a PC, good build quality, easy to set up with recognised devices

Small buttons, hard to set up macros, difficult to pair with uncommon devices

Philips' Prestigo SRU8015 is a competent universal remote, but it is difficult to set up.