Sony RM-AV3000 LCD Touchscreen Remote Control

Pros: Incredible control, easy to use, programmable to the max
Cons: Big, heavy

A Little History A while back I purchased a Sony STR-DA555 which I still own and am still immensly happy with it. One of the key features that made me choose the receiver was the remote. It was a touchscreen unit that had amazing versatility ...

Pros: Controls virtually everything. Highly programmable. Multi-command macros.
Cons: Large, heavy. Touchscreen hard to see without backlight, and too sensitive. Manual tough to follow.

As with most people reviewing the Sony RM-AV3000, I was looking for the one perfect remote that would let me put away the eight other remotes that were stacked on my coffee table. While there are many multi-function/programmable remotes out there, this...

Pros: Learning-type, adaptable, controls 18 devices, touchscreen
Cons: BIG, touchscreen, screen is hard to read sometimes

Like many gadget junkies, I have too many remotes! One for the television, for the VCR, for my amp, one for my T.V. and so on...

It wasn’t until I started having problems with my satellite receiver remote (which used to be my primary...

Pros: Decreases remote clutter, nice ergonomics, backlit display, large infrared panel, controls up to 18 components
Cons: batteries not included, manual at times confusing to follow, fingerprint marks on screen, expensive

When my friend came over to visit and saw what it took to watch something on TV, she got overwhelmed and then laughed. I don't blame her considering that I have to juggle with 5-6 remote controls. It's time to end the madness.

Sony just...

Pros: Macros (command sequences) are awesome, remote learning is superb
Cons: Cost, Heavy - one-handed operation is tricky

The Sony RM AV3000 has been a life-saver for us. We recently upgraded our AV amp and with all the additional features, we needed a higher-power remote. Since this is currently a heavily reviewed item, I'll skip the specs and typical stuff and give ...

Pros: Impresses your friends, one-touch multi-step programmable "macros"
Cons: Too big for one hand. Fingerprinty screen.

This report will be about pragmatics. You can read the in-depth specifications -- dimensions, features, voltage, warranty information, etc., etc., in one or all of these other thoroughly detailed Epinion reviews. (all of which are masterfully done, by...

Pros: New ergonomic design, ability to label buttons, outstanding range, clock added to display
Cons: Screen hard to read without light on, expensive

I previously owned the RM-AV2100 and have to say that I was disappointed with it. So when I saw that Sony had released the RM-AV3000, I was hoping for many improvements. I have to say, my expectations were met as this remote has been drastically improved...

Pros: Sturdy, will impress your friends. May cut back on remote clutter.
Cons: Display useless w/o backlight on, not compatible with some component functions.

I received the Sony RM-AV3000 as a birthday gift after my in-laws observed me juggling half a dozen remotes. While the Sony looks impressive, it leaves a lot to be desired.

The first disappointment is the LCD display. I find it totally...

Pros: Customization, looks, PRICE!
Cons: Size, poorly-written manual

I was very happy with my Sony RMV-L900 for a couple of years. I eventually found it lacking in a couple of areas. Namely, I had certain functions on certain components that were rarely used. These functions were either not programmed at all, or I could ...

Pros: Controls all my stuff, very responsive and is surprisingly comfortable to use.
Cons: The manual is torturous.

Right now I have this and the RCA RCU1000B in my living room. The RCA is going back to Fry's on Saturday.

At first I thought that the RCA looked like a deal at $80 - for $199 the Sony was just to pricey. That was until I actually used the...

Pros: Relatively cheap, easy to program. Controls most components.
Cons: Haven't found any yet. Seriously I haven't. :)

Here is the 411 folks. I recently purchased this remote and was a little nervous about the purchase considering that all the reviews I read were mixed. There were some concerns about freezing and program issues. Let me just run down my set up before I ...

Pros: It really controls everything! Macros and delayed macros
Cons: Shows dirt on touch screen

Have you spent a lot of time and money setting on your home theatre/video system. Do you have great sound system that no one else in your house can use? Do you often hear “I can’t turn on the damn T.V.” from someone you love?
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Pros: Works for any equipment that uses a wireless remote.
Cons: It is a little big and the manual sucks. Battery life is not long.

I have bought this remote to remove all the clutter my other remotes bring to my home. So far I have been satisfied. The touch screen is a little sensitive. It should have come with a pda pen but can be bought at a local best buy or office max. It is ...

Pros: Does everything except put the kids to bed.
Cons: Tech-support is unbelievably awful!

I'm not going to go, feature by feature, in describing this remote--as you've probably already read about them, but I'll try to add to your "knowledge base," by briefly describing my experiences with this Sony RMAV3000.

After buying a Sony...

Pros: rugged construction
Cons: cannot control host of audio/video equipment

I found this Sony branded unit to have some problems controlling its own brand of products ,such as a 36 xbr tv it could not turn pip on or off,It did learn the on and off function finally but should of worked from factory settings .My Panasonic replay...