ease of use

none so far

This review is actually for the U616. This remote comes without any codes built in so all commands must be learned. So if you have lost a remote beware. Learning the various commands is very intuitive and easy. The dot matrix LCD screen permits the easy re-sizing of any button as well as custom labeling. This unit will support bitmaps but beware they cannot be downloaded as with the Pronto. All functions can be performed without the use of a PC and it took me about 5-6 hours to configure this remote to my home theater. Much of this time was actually spent in planning and laying out the buttons for my various components. This unit learned all the commands from my six remotes and now I can perform all functions using just this one remote. The blue luminescent backlight is very bright and fully adjustable in sensitivity to ambient light. I feel that this remote is the best in the under $200 range. ($199.00 with Ni-MH batteries and charger, $179.00 without). Those who have the extra $100 bucks and love glitz should buy the Pronto. Those of us who have had enough with that and just want a remote that will run everything in our home theaters, pass the Wife Acceptance Factor and be programmable without a programming degree should buy this remote. I rate the Ucommand 616 5 stars for customer support, ease of use and value.

Similar Products Used:

old Fox 800

quality, versatility, looks.

lack of tactile feedback

Actually loved my Cinema 7 at $17 at WalMart. Amazing device for the somewhat limited amount of buttons.
The SL8000 was kind of slick, but could not duplicate all the switch functions of my Pioneer receiver. Disappointing for the price.
But the UC515 can do everything I possibly need. The lack of numbers on the DVD screen means it was not planned for chapter or time searching, but I can use the AUX mode for this purpose when I need it.
The lack of tactile feedback is probably the only downside. I actually find the 'beep' a poor excuse for feedback, and a little annoying, but it can be turned off.
That's about it for complaints, otherwise it does everything I need, which is no small accomplishment for a remote relying solely on external programming.
Build quality is nice and maybe that little multi-pin connector under the batteries will actually be used for something someday!

Similar Products Used:

Home Theater SL8000, Cinema 7.