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Philips Magnavox PM725S Universal 7 Device Remote Control Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: So Nice to Need Only One Remote
Comment: I think these are really neat gadgets and well worth the money.

I bought my first two PM725S units in '02 and then replacements in '05 and '08. They seem to last about three years under heavy usage. I get my five devices working O.K. using the manufacturer's device codes, but it is the ability to use the `learning function' to fix a few omissions or quirky key assignments that really makes it feasible to put away all the original remotes.

This current version has a much more extensive list of device codes than my older units, and my impression is that the `learning' function has been improved. It used to be pretty flaky with a high percentage of learning failures. In case you had a previous bad experience with a learning remote, you may find this version more usable.

A couple of reviews here have inaccurate information. These units have two less buttons than shown in the photo, not eight. The three batches of units I have had ('02, `05, and `08) have all been different even though they have the same model number. The picture shows my '05 model. However, I think each was/is perfectly fine - different, but neither better nor worse. Maybe the next generation will add the `point' button you need to select digital channels.

Also, `volume and mute punch through to the TV' applies only to the VCR and DVD modes. I have my receiver on the SAT button, and volume and mute work fine. (This seems so obviously the way it should work that I wonder if I misunderstood the reviewer's comment.)

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Mediocre remote. Inferior to other philips remotes
Comment: This remote controller was quite a dissapointment. I am using two other Philips/Magnavox remotes that are far more convenient and operate better. This one does not look like the picture (which looks more like the 425 model). It does not cover the equipment I have (while the 425 model does), It's learning mode is flaky and unreliable, to say the least. The range is shorter then that of the 425S. Conclusion: This would make for a nice ornament (It does look nice, and, if you are lucky you may be able to control some devices.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Phillips remote control
Comment: The remote that you receive is a phillips learning remote but is not even close to what they show and describe. They list size to be 11x4x1 it is really 6x2x 1/2 inches. The buttons are entirely different and 8 of them are not there. I give it 3 stars because I am able to make it work with my equipment but would give it zero for what it looks like.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent, inexpensive remote
Comment: Very easy to set up. Works with Sony HDTV, Sony VCR, Toshiba DVD and Pioneer Receiver. I haven't yet checked out the DVD thoroughly. The menus work for the TV and VCR. Only drawbacks are that buttons are not lit for use in dark and there is no time display.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Wrong Picture
Comment: Beware !!!!!!!!! The picture of this remote is NOT what Amazon is sending out. And the one that I received had some buttons with blue printing that can only be seen under a very bright light and at a close up angle. I was trying to get a remote similar to the one purchased elsewhere and this one appeared identical but what I received was not what was pictured. Also this remote is not as powerful as my old one - so you have to point it more toward the device. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AMAZON !!!!!!!!!!!

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