Product Description
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 90 DAYS
Customer Reviews:
Must Have Addition.......2007-12-22
The quality of this product vs price is amazing. Anyone who owns a Nintendo DS and wants any accsessory needed for any occasion should have this product.
Great organizer for the DS lite.......2007-12-11
Bought a pair of these for the kids and this kit has all the necessary items to keep their favorite games, charger, and earplugs in one handy place. Extra stylus is also a plus, as we lost the original one shortly after we bought this kit. Ds owners will not be disappointed.
Great Product.......2007-12-08
I bought this last year for my DS Lite. I didn't use the extra container for the cartridges but I carry my DS and games in the case EVERYWHERE. The stylus holder gave out after a few months. I guess I'm a little heavy handed while doing "Brain Age" but everything else is terrific. The protectors are doing a great job. I am just now needing to replace the one on the tap screen. I love the headsets so I can play when waiting in an area where it needs to be quiet. I also like the lighter adaptor since I've periodically run my battery down while in the car. I highly recommend this.
lots of accessories.......2007-12-07
This is great for the traveler. It has everything you need to take your games along in a long car ride.
A perfect compliment .......2007-12-01
This is really a great value. I just bought screen protectors that were sold separately for $10, the ones in this kit i used on another DS - and i could not tell the difference between the more expensive one and this one. The screen protector, case, and car charger are by far my favorite accessories. Its a shame for the outer casing of the DS to get scratched, so the carrying case is perfect. It has 2 compartments, one for the DS, and the other where i store 3 games, a lens cleaner, and 2 extra styluses.
I cant stress the following point enough..
!!!! DISCLAIMER !!!! BUY A DS SCREEN PROTECTOR FOR YOUR DS !!!!
This is extremely important. I take extremely good care with my games and systems. I have Zelda The Phantom Hourglass (an excellent game) but unfortunately, i used the game for 30 minutes and lo and behold, my screen was now scratched due to not having a screen protector. I HIGHLY recommend this product.
Product Description
Gain complete control of components that are hidden behind cabinets or walls. With a range of up to 100 feet, you can place your equipment out of sight, or even move it to the next room. Designed for use with the Logitech Harmony 1000 or 890 Advanced Universal Remotes, Z-Wave (RF) Technology enables remote control of audio, visual, lighting, climate, and security systems without direct line-of-sight. Use additional receivers to control multiple entertainment systems.
Customer Reviews:
Great addition to the Harmony Remote.......2007-12-14
Easy to set up and allowed me to hide all the other equipment. Could use better adhesive on the infrared sensors, had to tape them on.
"IT WORKS".......2007-11-28
OK JUST RECIVED THIS- FIRST NOT EASY TO SET UP 2ND ITS GREAT AFTER 3 HOURS WITH LOITECH TECH DEPT (BY THE WAY THEY ARE OUSTANDING) IT WORKS WORTH THE TIME TO SET UP. THE DOWN SIDE IS YOU HAVE THESES CABLES TO HOOK UP TO IT TO PLACE IN FRONT OF THE UNITS AND YOU HAVE TO UNPLUG THE EXTENDER EVERY TIME TO UPGRADE THE FIRM WARE. BUT ONCE AGAIN ITS WORTH IT!!!!!!
WORKS GREAT WITH MY HARMONY 1000
wireless extender.......2007-11-22
Works well in tandem with my Harmony 1000.
I love hiding all the components in the closet are freeing up the house.
Definitely worth the price of admission........2007-11-17
I debated whether I should purchase this unit to compliment my Logitech Harmony 1000 remote control. After all, each of my home theatre components were already wired with IR sensors and I was skeptical of the consistent connectivty of the signal (wireless signal dropping out)? Wow! Was I wrong. The RF Extender works exactly as it should. The set-up was a breeze, and the connection is solid. It works evey time...flawlessly. It is definitely, worth the price of admission. Logitech has delivered another great product.
Logitech Harmony RF Wireless Extender.......2007-11-12
Good easy and quick setup. Having to update through usb is a slight pain since you have to unplug the AC power cord when you plug in the usb. My extender is installed in a media built-in which makes unplugging this unit from a power strip an inconvenience but not a big deal.
Average customer rating:
- Perfect
- Clean computer screen
- clean your screen w/o a mess
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Monster AI ICLN-S iClean+ Screen Cleaner
Manufacturer: Monster
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Monster ScreenClean Display Cleaning Kit (New alcohol free formula) (TV CLNKIT)
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Product Features:
- Alcohol-free, ammonia-free formula removes dust, dirt, and fingerprints without damaging your display's protective coating.
- Liquid gel will not drip into delicate electronics.
- Contains a special polymer to protect your display, while reducing static electricity that attracts dust.
- Special MicroFiberTM cloth gently polishes your display without scratching it.
ASIN: B0006VJ7TI
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Product Description
Your computer monitors, laptop displays and portable electronics screens for your camcorder, digital camera and iPod were designed to produce great graphics at high resolutions. iClean protects the integrity of that vision. Use the iClean solution and special MicroFiber cloth to gently polish your electronic displays without scratching them. Unlike ordinary glass cleaners, iClean won't drip into delicate electronics. Plus the iClean solution contains a special polymer to protect your display, while reducing static electricity that attracts dust. iClean's alcohol-free, ammonia-free formula cleans your displays without damaging its protective coating. It removes dust, dirt, fingerprints and more, so your displays can be as clear and bright as possible. With the iClean travel pack, you get two small bottles of iClean and special MicroFiber cloth, so all your portable electronic displays can stay free of dust, stains and streaks.
Customer Reviews:
Perfect.......2007-10-09
This cleaner is amazing, it made my laptop screen look brand new, just like the day I took it out of its box 4 months ago. There's nothing more to say except if you are looking for a cleaner, buy this one.
Clean computer screen .......2007-07-25
This product cleaned my computer screen, my LCD TV screen, plus the computers of my family. I really liked this product because it was quick, easy and with no mess.
clean your screen w/o a mess.......2007-07-08
this product cleans even stubborn "crud" off the computer screen. i hve used it on several areas that other products had no effect on. IT WORKED and the area was CLEAN after a gentle spray and wipe down with the cloth.
Excellent.......2007-06-12
Nothing to say much about it. good product.
Just that seemed a bit costly.
2 bottles for 15 bucks. Much more than I'm going to use.
Good Product.......2007-06-08
I bought this to clean my laptop screen....works great! I also used it on my Video iPod and it took out the scratches. You really don't have to use that much, so the two bottles will last quite a while. I highly recommend this.
Customer Reviews:
Nice kit with probably more than you need.......2007-12-24
This kit is a must if you are adding an HDTV. I only used one of the HDMI cables, but the other will be handy if I add an HD DVR later. All of the cables are top quality.
No Brainer! HDTV Made Easy!.......2007-11-27
I purchased this cable kit along with my Samsung 50" Plasma. The kit was very straight forward and I had everything I needed to get up and running. I was able to hook up my cable box and DVD player with each using one of the HDMI cables in the kit. I then hooked up my DVR with the component and audio cables. Just like that, I was done. I'm not too sure about the screen cleaner, but I guess it works fine. It got the finger prints from the installation off of my plasma. I guess time will tell how valuable it really is...
I would also like to mention that these cables seem to be very good quality. I have another HDMI cable from before that is very cheap looking/feeling compared to the ones in this kit. It is like hard plastic or something. These ones have a fabric like braided material on the outside. They almost look like the really high-end cables I saw at the local hi-fi store for hundreds of dollars. This kit is definitely a no brainer!
HDMI made easy.......2007-11-20
Hallelujah! Finally, someone with quality cables figured out how to make
HDMI installation easy. I recently installed my second plasma TV, in our
upstairs bonus room. The first had gone up about a year ago. With the first one, I thought I had everything I needed when I brought the TV home. OHHHH NOOOOOO! Three trips to Radio Shack and Best Buy later, (and another couple hundred bucks!) I finally had all the different cables and pieces I needed to get the sound, picture and all pieces hooked up and working together.
This time, I saw this kit on Amazon before we purchased the TV. We ordered it. The experience couldn¹t have been much different. BEFORE we had the TV, I had all the pieces I needed on hand to put it together. Two HDMI cables! Yes! And the CV, and the audio. They even throw in a little bottle of screen cleaner. So when the TV arrived, we were able to pop in the new Ratatouille DVD right off the bat and the kids (and I) were happy.
Excellent value for your cable dollar.......2007-11-20
This kit is a great idea, and is the most convenient way I've seen to get superb quality HDMI cabling for your home entertainment needs.
Convenience, however, is just part of the picture with these cables. These are serious cables. The sound quality is actually noticeably better than what I've gotten out of other cables, so much so that I'm planning to re-wire our downstairs set. I've got some knowledge of what makes a good cable, and my understanding is that there are three things that make a big difference, and these cables, in spite of a reasonable price point, have three things that you usually have to pay a lot more for:
1. All copper wire - and it's the high quality, solid center kind, so that makes the biggest difference in reducing sound distortion. Forget the "50% more copper" or "more copper than other cables" - you want 100% copper with a solid core.
2. Cable construction - these guys use the kind of organized cable structuring that much more expensive cable manufacturers use. Instead of just putting the wires in and twisting them, there is organized geometry in these cables that minimizes the magnetic spillover (and therefore, distortion) from one wire to another.
3. Not soldered connectors - solder can ruin an otherwise perfectly good cable, creating a "leap" for the signal that adds significant distortion. You do NOT want an HDMI cable with solder, even silver solder. It's not as good as these, no matter how much you're being overcharged for it.
These are the kinds of cable construction considerations that I've seen in some of the really high end stuff - some of which can get into thousands of bucks for cable. Not willing to go there, but this kit is a terrific deal for the money when it comes to quality, and you just can't beat the convenience. On the flip side, some of the biggest cable manufacturers do a great "sell" job, but don't meet the basic criteria outlined above for really superior quality. You'll see all kinds of claims, but read carefully. When they compare the quality of their image to conventional TV, that's a big watch-out. They should be comparing to other cable makers within the HDMI world. Of course it's better than conventional TV. It'd better be.
Product Description
Component Video Cable for Nintendo Wii / 10 Foot Length
Customer Reviews:
You definitely get what you pay for! Way better than the first party cables.......2007-11-10
I just bought these cables for my Wii and man, it makes a GREAT difference! I recently had the first party Nintendo component cables, but when I found out about these, I had to get them. I sold, that's right sold, my first party cables to get the Monster ones and there IS A BIG DIFFERENCE in performance! My brother and I immediately noticed the difference in performance. We thought the first party cables were good until I put these babies on, and it's like night and day.
Not only are the cables thicker, when you install them, you can feel them getting a good connection as they aren't too easily removed or installed. Also, the Monster cable is longer that the first party one, letting you have some flexibility on where you can put the Wii. Even GameCube games with Progressive Scan compatibilty look beautiful when playing on the Wii. I also recommend getting your TV adjusted using the THX optimizer (w/the THX Blue glasses if you can) on any THX Certified DVD to bring out the picture in any TV. You will not be dissapointed!
Monster chews-up and spits-out all other component cables.......2007-08-20
Monster Wii cables make a huge difference by improving the audio quality.
Initially had bought React component cables since they seemed to be better built than the Nintendo brand (Monster Wii cables weren't available yet). And the sound from the React was terrible! Very shrill--Like having the treble pumped all the way up and the bass turned all the way down. The theme music from Sonic was really beginning to grate...
Then I decided to buy the Monster cables since I knew the improvements they could provide with the Game Cube and X-Box. For the Wii, the Monster cables deliver a very clean and balanced sound--which was what I was hoping for the most.
The image also seems "deeper"--for whatever that's worth, perhaps I will notice it more on newer games as developers refine their techniques.
Thank you Monster Cable! Now back to my game.
Cheaper isn't better.......2007-08-04
So I needed some HD cables for my Wii. And being analong outputs (not digital) I needed something shielded to get the cleanest image.
At first I tried a brand that was a fraction of the price. They worked fine, but with the money I saved, it just felt wrong. I didn't know what to do with the $50, so I just rolled it around the cables likes insulation or shielding. That really hampered the flexibility of the cables and I think it caused more interference.
So then I returned the cables to the store and used that money to buy these. Now my Wii looks exactly the same as if I had used the other cables, but I don't have to worry about what to do with that extra cash.
Ridiculously Overpriced.......2007-08-04
There's simply no reason to pay such high prices for a cable that doesn't work any better. There is no difference between the picture quality that you get from these cables compared to that of other third party component cables that can be purchased for around $15 to $20. Even Nintendo's official component cables are cheaper than these.
That having been said, component cables do provide a significant improvement in appearance. Color and sharpness are improved, and it allows for progressive scan (if your television supports it). I highly recommend buying a set of component cables, especially for an EDTV or HDTV, but I do not recommend these specific cables.
Nintendo Wii Monster Cable GameLink Component Video and Stereo Audio A/V Kit.......2007-07-21
THE MONSTER CABLE AS ALWAYS PERFORMED SUPERIORLY.
EXCELLENT CONSTRUCTION AND QUALITY.
ADVISE PURCHASE WITHOUT HESITATION.
Product Description
Whether in homes, factories, offices, airports, or on the street, it's hard to imagine a place where Philips is absent. What Philips wants is to make your life and work easier - and more fun! And Philips continuously explores new ways to improve products and to offer innovative products to its consumers. Philips. "Let's Make Things Better".
Product Description
For over 50 years, Metra has maintained its cutting edge by paying attention to its marketplace and innovating products to fit the needs of its customers. Metra designs its products to be easy to use and easy on the eyes.
Customer Reviews:
Shorted.......2007-08-14
Pretty inexpensive wire compared to some other brands, but does the job OK. I'm no audiophile, so I can't tell the difference. Only thing that makes me give it a 3 rating is that, as another poster had mentioned, I don't think I got 50 feet of wire. I only needed about 47-48 feet and I was short by a couple feet! I never actually measured it, but by what I needed it was obvious that the spool didn't contain 50'. Otherwise, buying thru Amazon makes it easy, especially with free shipping over $25. I couldn't find 12GA wire at any of the 'big box' stores like Best Buy or Circuit City.
METRA Ltd S12-50 12 Gauge Clear Speaker Wire.......2007-03-15
The 12 guage wire was the correct wire guage for our Home Stereo / HD systems. The wire jacket is for in wall runs. I expect to get many years of performance and enjoyment running our 5.1 system with this cable.
Amazon's price was very good; and shipment was fast!
excellent speaker wire.......2006-09-20
Unless you are a hardcore audiophile, I can't see how you could want any more from your speaker wire. Don't pay too much, just get this stuff. Its oxygen free copper. Its well sheathed. The markings to differentiate the wires are easy to see. It sounds great on my speaker system.
I have a very hard time believing that spending 2 or 3 times this much on similar wire is going to make a big difference over this stuff.
High quality 12-gauge wire at a low cost.......2006-03-11
I really like this Metra speaker wire. I needed 12-gauge wire for my home theater setup, and this worked really well. The quality of the wire was impressive, and the price made it even better. This Metra 12-gauge wire is priced much lower than some of its competitors, but it has all the quality I need. Don't believe all of the hype surrounding certain brands like Monster. Just do a Google search on speaker wire quality and you'll see...the only recommendation I would make it to consider buying the 100 foot spool of this Metra 12-guage wire (Part# S12-100). I ended up ordering multiple 50 foot spools because I ended up using 150 feet of this wire. If I had just ordered a couple of the 100 foot spools, I'd have saved some money overall, and had leftover wire for future use. Make sure you accurately estimate how much speaker wire you really neeed before ordering, as it's very common to underestimate just how much wire is needed.
Product Description
For over 100 years, what has remained constant is GE's dedication to change and progress. And that's what will keep the company growing over the next 100 years. From jet engines to power generation, from financial services to plastics, from television to medical imaging, GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning good ideas into products and services that make the world a better place.
Customer Reviews:
Much better than the 3 prong approach.......2007-10-20
Swapping the old 3 prong cable for this 2 prong with the S-Cable connection was a great idea. Really cleaned up the image from our older satellite box! Totally worth doing and this cable is a bargain at $14!
Why pay more?.......2007-03-28
This cable is well shielded and the connectors solid. The cable is very flexible and not too thick, making it easy to snake through a spine. An excellent buy.
Product Description
The 2-Port USB Audio KVM Switch lets you control multimedia PCs with just one keyboard, monitor, mouse, microphone, and a set of speakers. The KVM switch not only allows you to share your monitor, keyboard and mouse but you can also share microphone and speakers. With just a simple press of a button, this KVM switch eliminates the hassle of cable swapping and switching between 2 PCs. With it's Hot-Plug, Auto-Scan and Hot-Key operating features, the TK-209K is the perfect choice for managing 2 PCs.
Customer Reviews:
Works Great!.......2007-12-25
I installed this switch about two weeks ago - so far so good. Sure beats the Iogear switch that failed shortly after installing it. Shame on me for not reading the reviews.
2Port USB KVM Swith Kit with Audio 2 x 4ft 1.2 M USB Kvm Cables.......2007-11-11
This worked terrific when I bought a new computer and didn't have time to transfer all the files from the old one right away. Now I can use the reformatted old one for personal use and the new one for business only.
USB KVM switch, not good for USB 2.0 keyboards.......2007-10-23
KVM itself works great, but if ur using a usb 2.0(powered) device, such as a lighted keyboard, or super fancy mouse, it delays when switching from one pc to another sometimes.
it also sometimes stops responding altogether, leaving u helpless aside from manually forcing your computer off, and repowering it, to attempt to repower the KVM.
All in all, it works pretty good, and since there are situations when u really don't have many other options, I would still reccommend it.
Good switch.......2007-10-10
Very small and functional. I wish it had PS/2 inputs for the keyboard, but otherwise I have no complaints. It took a little while for my pc to get the drivers working and the first few times I used it, the PC wouldnt recognize the keyboard unless the Win2k OS was running. Then one day it started recognizing the keyboard prior to the OS loading. Odd. But works great now.
Simple, slightly ugly cabling, yet works perfectly.......2007-09-14
I also own an expensive Belkin 4-computer model (USB w/audio), but this one actually works better. The Belkin one breaks my multi-function KB, as well as preventing my monitor from sleeping. The TrendNET one works perfectly on both counts, I can switch from my PC to my Mac using ScrollLock+ScrollLock, and it includes the cables. (The cabling weighs about 10X the actual KVM ;-)
One small warning - a Mac cannot use the ScrollLock+ScrollLock keystroke to switch between inputs, so you have to be able to reach the physical buttons.
My only complaints are minor. One is that the cables come off of all 4 sides (which I knew from the pictures), making it very difficult to look nice. You might need some cable ties.
The other complaint is that all of the cables in included are proprietary on the KVM-side - you cannot replace them with your own cables or longer ones. Even the audio cables use a mini-USB connector instead of miniplugs (why?), and the video AND USB ports come off of the VGA connectors! However, this doesn't prevent it from working, but may be a problem if your computers are very far apart, since you'll need 4 different extension cables.
Overall, I really like the product: it works well, doesn't require additional power, and includes all of the cabling.
Average customer rating:
- Excellent remote with minor issues
- Cheaply built, EXPENSIVE, poor customizing abililty, poor interface
- Monster AVL300 is the way to go
- Issues with software but customer service was excellent
- Pretty good product, I need to get into it more.
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Monster MCC AVL300-S Home Theater and Lighting Controller
Manufacturer: Monster Cable
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Product Features:
- System includes MCC AVL300 Controller, and Monster OmniLink RF-IR blaster
- Extended control of AV components through floors, walls, ceiling, and furniture with MCC OmniLink
- Built-in Whole-Home control of Monster Central Lighting System dimmers and switches
- Controls multiple zones from anywhere in the home without need of custom integrated wiring and control panels
- Easy online-based Monster Central Lighting configurations for customized scenes, timer events, and advanced lighting controls
ASIN: B000CQP5YS
Release Date: 2006-04-16
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Product Description
Monster Cable's AVL300-S A/V and Lighting Controller offers you a multi-room controller works through walls, ceilings, and floors, giving you whole-house control. The AVL300 is also a powerful lighting controller. Using Monster's IlluminEssence lighting modules and Z-Wave technology, the AVL300 can create customized lighting "scenes" throughout your home. The built-in RF wireless technology, even works for multi-zone systems. One-touch access to Monster Central Home Lighting System functions Page up/page down buttons for quick scrolling through satellite and digital cable program guides A/B system button allows control of multiple systems in multiple rooms Picture button accesses picture controls like aspect ratio and Picture-in-Picture Surround mode button selects Surround Sound while listening Can be used in different rooms to control local and main systems Monster Controlnet Technology means no more need to aim the remote Monster Omnilink extends operating range up to 130 feet Internet-based set-up wizard - makes system configuration fast & easy Package Size(WxHxD) - 9.25 x 11.75 x 4.13 Package Weight - 1.75 lbs
From the Manufacturer
Monster Home Theater Controller AVL300
Unique & stylish ergonomic design. |
Table-top charging station allows use of remote while charging the supplied lithium-ion battery. |
The AVL300 Remote from Monster Cable has the capability to replace all of your existing remotes. Unlike other remotes on the market, the AVL300's Component and Activity buttons send multiple commands to multiple devices automatically, allowing true one-touch control. You can control even the most complex AV systems, and extend their functionality with the special feature buttons. The unique ergonomic design of the AVL300 features an intuitive layout of easy-to-read large tactile buttons. Thanks to the special illuminated backlit buttons, this remote is easy to read in the dark.
One-touch control of any home entertainment system! |
Easy to Use
Best of all, there is no complex programming required to use this remote. Use your computer and the online setup wizard to easily configure home theater functions to create home entertainment activities. The Intelligent Monster Tracking Memory remembers what each component is doing, so when you switch activities your gear responds accurately. This functionality is easy enough for the whole family. You don't have to be a technophile to use the AVL300. Everyone from the kids to the babysitter can command home entertainment with ease!
Convenient One-Remote Control and Functionality
The AVL300 provides convenient one-remote control and functionality. This means that you can control multiple systems with one remote. Use in different rooms to control both local and main systems. With maximum versatility, the AVL300 easily commands all of your AV gear, even your room lighting!
Monster Central Omnilink |
Control Link Extender Set |
Works Through Walls, Cabinets, and Floors
Monster Controlnet Technology allows freedom to move around the house and never aim your remote again. Included Monster Omnilink extends operating range up to 130 feet. (Reception and performance may vary based on location of device, and environmental and structural conditions.) |
Function Buttons
The AVL300's large tactile function buttons allow complete control of your components. From basic page up and page down functions to Picture-in-Picture and surround sound/DSP mode switching, this remote has you covered. You can even get one-touch access to your lighting system!
Get one-touch instant access to Monster Central Home Lighting System functions. |
Control multiple systems for multiple rooms. |
Quickly scroll through satellite and digital cable program guides. |
Allows direct access to important picture controls like aspect ratio and PIP. |
Allows convenient access to surround sound and DSP modes while listening. |
Monster Central Control
Monster Central Control is the world's most advanced remote control setup and information source. The web-based setup is fast and easy. The remote congfigurator walks you through your remote setup by simply asking you what home theater equipment you have and how it is connected.
The exclusive online content ensures that you get the most from your remote and home theater experience. You can obtain easy-to-understand technical assistance and advice at Monster Central Control, plus important software downloads and updates.
Make the best connections by downloading the Monster Connnection Guides for everything from PVR to iPod hook-ups.
Web-based setup |
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What's in the Box
Monster Home Theater Controller AVL300, long lasting lithium ion battery, tabletop charging system, Monster Central Omnilink, control link extender set.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent remote with minor issues.......2007-11-26
I purchased this remote recently after comparing this one to the Harmony 890. I have since had a chance to use the Harmony and as such will provide a bit of comparison.
Pros: Wide ranging support of devices, good button ergonomics, good lighting support, flexible configuration
Cons: Clumsy and slow customization interface
Overall I am very happy with this purchase. The remote controls all of my devices (including a DVD player purchased in Japan) and has the flexibility to allow me to control them in the way I want.
The configuration software provided is very poor. It is essentially a limited web browser used to connect to www.myremotesetup.com. I assume they use the client to allow seamless updates to the remote via the USB interface, but it is very slow and cumbersome. I have found that using the web site directly with a browser is much faster, and you can then use the software simply to perform the update to the remote.
While the customization interface is poor, its functionality is quite good. I have been able to define a number of "Activities" (think macros or series of button pushes) which involve all of my entertainment components. The Activities set up both your components and your remote for a given purpose, for example "Watch Cable" or "Watch DVD". For each Activity, you have the ability to "punch through" buttons. That is, you can map any command to each button, for example, the Channel Up button might change the channel on your cable box while the Volume Up button changes the volume on your receiver.
An important feature is that the remote is aware of the state of any given device that it controls. This is very helpful when switching between Activities. For example, say there is an Activity for "Watch Cable" that turns on the TV when you start it, and turns off the TV when you go to another Activity called "Play CD". If you were to click "Watch Cable" and then press the button for "Play DVD", you do not need to worry about the TV being turned off first (as it stops "Watch Cable") and then turned on again (as it starts "Play DVD"). The remote knows that the TV was on because you were using "Watch Cable" and simply leaves it on for "Play DVD".
Comparison to Harmony 890
To compare this remote to the Harmony 890 is fairly straightforward. The only item that is not well-known is that there are two versions of the Harmony, the 890 and the 890 Pro. The former is the version that is most commonly purchased. The "Pro" version is exactly the same as the 890, but it has better support for the Z-Wave protocol used by many light controllers. As a result, it has slightly better features for controlling outlets and light switches. For controlling regular entertainment devices (TVs, DVD players, etc) they are identical.
The Monster remote is based on the Harmony 890 Pro, so it has better support of the Z-Wave protocol. If that is something you care about, it is worth noting. The rest of the differences are primarily cosmetic. The Monster remote is a bit heavier, with more of it's weight above it's centerline, it is also a bit wider, owing to its rectangular, rather than peanut, shape. As a result, for those with smaller hands, it may not be quite as comfortable to use. The button arrangement is very similar, but there are slight differences.
The Monster remote is centered on a joystick which has the same functions as the "D-pad" style on the Harmony 890. However, surrounding the joystick are the Pause, Play, Fast Forward, Rewind, Stop and Record buttons. On the Harmony, the D-Pad is surrounded by the volume and channel controls as well as Page Up/Down. For those who make significant use of the former set of buttons, this setup is much more convenient. For those who don't use those buttons as often, they are still available on the Harmony, but are located two rows down from the center (under buttons such as Guide, Info, Menu and Exit).
Finally, the software for customizing the Harmony 890 is faster, more responsive and easier to follow than the software for the Monster. That said, it has exactly the same functionality and, in fact, uses the same web site to retrieve and store data.
Cheaply built, EXPENSIVE, poor customizing abililty, poor interface.......2007-11-15
Pros:
Lighting control
Cons:
Flimsy. Internet connection required to program. poor interface for programming control
Full user opinion
I bought this remote (at a premium) thinking it would be the best universal remote available, and inexpensive compared with RTI, Crestron, or Universal Remote. That couldn't have been farther from the truth.
First of all, the remote is not built well. The buttons are the flimsy, "raised" hard plastic type, not the firm plasticized or rubberized type, and the center "joystick" control protrudes much to tall--enough to where you could accidentally snap it off. The remote's plastic creaks when you press certain buttons. Not what I'd expect for $350!
If you are an A/V enthusiast, and you want complete control of your multiple components, consider a remote by Universal Remote Controls (URC), or if you have the money, Remote Technologies Inc (RTI), but not this. Although you have a cute color screen, the appearance of the "soft buttons" cannot be customized. You can simply change the text in them, that's all.
You MUST have an internet connection to program your remote because the software (and your configuration) resides completely on their website. If their site is "experiencing difficulities" (which I've had occasionally) or your connection is down, you can't program the remote.
The "programming" of the remote is very rigid. You cannot assign whatever you'd like to the soft buttons, nor macros, nor delays. The programming website asks you a series of questions about your components and it pretty much sets up the remote how it believes you need it based on what components you have and what are called "activities". "Activities" seem to be the dumbed down way of programming many of these remotes (such as those by Logitech & Harmony) where you answer a few questions about which A/V imputs are used by your components (to watch TV for example), and it figures out all the component switching and assigns it all to a button titled "Watch TV". This is great for grandpa and grandma who have no idea of how to work remotes, but when you want to control other components briefly, then return to "Watch TV" it becomes problematic.
The lighting control is a nice touch, but the in-wall dimmer I replaced in my master bedroom RARELY receives its commands from the remote, and it's not more than 40 feet, through a few walls (which they claim RF is supposed to allow for up to 120 feet).
This remote simply isn't worth the money or aggravation. If you are an A/V enthusiast, consider RTI, URC, Pronto, or if you have the money, Crestron.
Monster AVL300 is the way to go.......2007-11-10
I looked high and low at reviews of dozens of remotes. I previously used a Logitech Harmony 688 remote that was good, but didn't give me the flexibility I wanted. Also, I needed RF capabilities for my home theater. The Monster AVL300 has exceeded my expectations once I got it setup. I would buy another if I needed it.
Pros:
-RF works great and has made a huge difference in reliable control of my components
-I like having hard buttons to press, instead of touch screen. Easy to find your way around the remote without looking at it.
-Nice to have a charging cradle, and it lights up when you pick it up...no need to touch a button, like some other remotes
-Supports Z-Wave lighting, although I haven't tackled that yet
-Comfortable feel, easy for the whole family to use
-You can setup Favorite Channels with icons of the channel. The only issue is that it's not well documented where to go setup the favorites. I just had to hunt around to find the option to assign the channel and a small graphic (You can download graphics for many channels out on the Monster website)
Cons:
The documentation is too simple, and doesn't go into detail. It gives you the first layer needed to setup the remote, but not a lot more. Luckily, it's pretty straight forward to set the remote up for use. Key Issue I Found: If you have a Harmony Remote, uninstall the software and delete and folders associated with the HArmony Remote before you install the Monster Central Control software. It looks as though Monster licenses the Harmony software, and it will get confused if the software is associated with a Harmony remote before you setup the Monster remote.
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The one big issue I had was setting up the Omnilink RF-IR bridge that's included. It's easy to setup, but there are options for each component on how the Omnilink talks to the components, which is confusing: The options are All Ports, IR Blaster, Port A, Port B, Port C and Port D. I assigned each component to the appropriate port, as it seemed the best thing to do. There is no documentation for this feature that tells you anything but that you can assign a port. I got it working and didn't play around with it to exactly figure out what all the port assignments do.
Issues with software but customer service was excellent.......2007-10-21
Previously I used a Harmony H659 remote. Even though all of my AV equipment is outside of cabinets and generally in the line of site for use of a conventional IR remote such as the H659, I would occasionally get the equpment out of sync with the remote. So I bought the AVL300 more for the RF capability.
Monster apparently licenses Logitech's software so I expected setup to be simialr to the Harmony. However, I spent several frustrating hours last weekend and could not get the remote to work properly. No help from "help" on the software or Monster's web site. On monday called Monster. There tech support was excellent. I was only on hold 2-3 minutes before getting someone. Since the software is web-based and all remote settings are stored on their server, he was able to see exactly what I
was doing. Turns out, the Monster software was conflicting with the Harmony software that was still on my PC. Once I deleted that (and turned off my firewall and ant-virus) everything worked perfectly. I was able program the remote easily.
My major complaint is the lack of good online help. I would have had a less frustrating weekend if Monster had simply stated somewhere in their help or FAQ that you need to do these things. The tech support guy knew immediately what the problem was so it can't be that rare. In addition, there is very little little documentation for the software so you basically have to play with it for a while in order to figure out how to work all the features. But the good side of this is that the software is very intuitive and helpful.
I especially like the ability to program macros (which wasn't available on the H659). For instance, I have a macro soft key that goes through a series of steps to turn closed captioning on and off (normally requires 5 steps on my cable box). I am going to program in soft keys for my favorite channels. Next step is to get some light controllers.
In summary this is one cool remote. Some frustration initially but Monster's telephone support was excellent. I chose it over the Harmony 890 because I liked the styling and button size and layout better and over the Harmony 1000 because I prefer to have more hard keys and the conventional look and feel.
Pretty good product, I need to get into it more........2007-10-11
This product worked pretty well, it downloaded the appropriate info for my components, and the settings for the various activities worked pretty well. The only thing is, you really want to use this thing exactly the way the software wants to be used. If you want to customize the commands you have to go through this wizard deal and it is not all that intuitive.
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