Logitech Harmony 550 Advanced Universal Remote:

Logitech, it seems, is on a mission to dominate a market that has long been the playground of the rich or the geek or the both. Not content with it's current line up of Harmony remotes, Logitech are soon to release the Logitech Harmony 550 Advanced Universal Remote. Just in time for the Christmas season? Coincidence, I think not. The great thing about the Harmony line is the fact that they won't cost you an arm or a leg like traditional universal remotes. But the skinny price tag is doesn't mean it skimps out on features. One feature essential to universal remotes is how universal they really are. It's good to know the Harmony 550 supports over 10,000 devices and if that's not universal enough for you, the list is updated regularly by Logitech to cover the newest gadgets around. Now, if it could only mute that lawn-mower on Saturday morning....

Features of the Logitech Harmony 550 Advanced Universal Remote:
- Simple, one-touch activity control. Choose the "Watch a DVD" activity and the Harmony universal remote will power on your TV, DVD player, stereo receiver, set all the inputs, and even press "Play!"
- 4 customized media buttons: Two cable "A" and "B" buttons, plus "Sound" and "Picture" convenience buttons help you change picture aspect ratios and sound modes.
- Access the world's largest A/V Control Database - updated daily! Logitech's on-line database includes over 3,000 manufacturers and over 100,000 IR devices--everything from HDTV's to PVR/DVR's, from laserdiscs to VCRs--even lighting controls and more!
- Replace up to 15 remote control devices.
- Interactive LCD display and fully backlit keypad make it easy to navigate and manage your media in the dark.

The Logitech Harmony 550 Advanced Universal Remote, be one of the first to get it here at Mr.Gadget Australia in October!