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Home theatre clutter is a common issue. Many still struggle with multiple remotes to control various devices. In the spirit of helping our readers clean up the living room and rid themselves of remote frustration, we're giving away four easy-to-use universal remotes.
In partnership with Logitech Harmony Remote, we will be awarding a Harmony 700 Advanced Universal Remote Control every two weeks for the next eight weeks to a randomly selected winner.
There are 3 ways to win:
1) REGISTER to become a member of the Marketnews.ca online community. In addition to being able to comment on news stories, blog entries, hands-on reviews, and videos across the Website, registration also affords access to current and archived issues of Marketnews magazine in digital format. Register at www.marketnews.ca/register/
2) Leave a COMMENT. Give you two cents on any news item, blog entry, hands-on review, or video across the site. There is no limit to the number of times you can enter, which means one entry is gained for every comment left! (Note: you need to be a registered member of the Marketnews.ca Website in order to comment.)
3) Submit a LETTER TO THE EDITOR to letterstotheeditor@marketnews.ca and provide your feedback on a technology-related topic; a response to a recent article in the magazine; or just rant about something you're passionate about.
ABOUT THE PRIZE
Use Harmony's ultra-easy online portal to set up the Harmony 700 advanced universal remote, adding each device in your home theatre one by one. Then, indicate which devices need to be triggered for each task, and how. Once it's programmed, activities are accessed via one touch. Select "Watch TV" to turn on all the required devices for regular TV viewing; "Watch a DVD" to switch to movie mode; or "Play Xbox" to trigger the gaming system. All instructions are displayed on the remote's colour screen. The remote has a rechargeable battery. It is valued at $170.
The first winner will be selected on Friday, April 2. Entries will be start anew every two weeks. Enter now for your chance to win!
The giveaway is open to all residents of Canada over the age of 18.
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10 comments »
Randy van Vught May 27, 2010, 14:10 pm
My birthday is just around the corner. Imagine my delight at being the proud owner of a new Harmony 550 after the next draw!
fatcow May 06, 2010, 03:06 am
Already use two Harmony One remotes but still need another one for the bedroom. I hope I'll win one.
mikelan April 10, 2010, 02:53 am
Congrats to winner #1... three more chances to go..
Mergatroid April 09, 2010, 20:08 pm
I've also been using a Harmony remote for a few years. I love it even if it is a little pricey, but then what other remote approaches its functionality? I did have a couple of small problems setting it up at first, but going to Logitechs website into the help forums quickly fixed any problem I had,. The people there were knowledgeable about the product and quickly got me on my way. I stuck around and read through other posts and it seemed to me most other users got the same quick response I did. I love it when I can go online and solve my problem without having to resort to a phone call. Way to go Logitech.
Tucker April 09, 2010, 16:16 pm
After years of juggling various remotes and driving my wife crazy over which remote worked with TV, DVD, stereo etc,, the one-step point-and-shoot feature of the Harmony has saved more than my sanity. It's creator deserves a medal.
randyvan April 08, 2010, 15:04 pm
We put in a Harmony Advanced Universal Remote on a recent custom home theatre system I consulted on and installed. The online interface was simple to use for an average consumer. When we were finished, I walked my customer through how to select the functions for watching a video, TV, or gaming. After that, we put the rest of his remotes away. He and his family are pleased with how easy the Harmony is to use and I haven't gotten a single call from them asking how to change to the right input. Can't wait to get a Harmony for my own custom system at home!
tjwright April 08, 2010, 06:00 am
Great!!
slugbug April 08, 2010, 00:18 am
I'll be crossing my fingers and toes.
slugbug March 19, 2010, 18:46 pm
I've been using a Harmony 550 for a while now and wonder how I ever lived without it. It sure makes life easier. The only thing it does not control is my older Kenwood 5.1 receiver which uses RF instead of IR.
mikelan March 18, 2010, 00:47 am
I've been using Logitech Remotes (628, then 880) for a number of years now... Both were absolutely great units however I found the 880 even more convenient particularly because of the internal rechargeable battery. Disappointingly however, Logitech's help desk seems to have become much less user friendly and efficient over time and should now be called the "Self Help" desk. There's no greater satisfaction with a recent purchase than calling for help and reaching a live person to walk you through a set-up problem or hiccup. The difference I found in the past few years is the product has improved but the support has suffered. Logitech, keep making the great product but bring back the personal touch of having real people on the help desk !
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