Logitech Harmony Advice Needed

[t_aitch]

Im moving in with a mate in about a months time, and between us we have about 10 remotes, and one of these babys seems like the way to go.

I was wondering if it can be used to control a pc as well?

Were gonna be having a HTPC in the lounge so it would be convenient to have one thing control the lot.

If the harmony doesnt, can anyone recommend anything else?

Thanks

[menthel]

I think they can. I have a 525 and it is very good. Go to Avforums and there are a number of threads about the harmonies, very comprehensive.

[t_aitch]

Ok thanks.

The 525 does that control pc functions then?

[Rythmic]

Got the 885 and works with media center just fine Takes an absolute age to configure correctly though.

I'd recommend the 525 myself though - the lion battery and colour screen are all very well, but the docks a typical logitech (put it down, squidge it around for 5 minutes before it makes contact and charges) and the colour screen ain't worth that much extra. Rest of the functionality is identical.

[t_aitch]

Yeah i quite like the look of the 525 actually, and will probably be a hell of a lot cheaper

Does it come with everything out of the box to communicate with XP / Media Centre, or is there some other equipment needed?

[Rythmic]

You'll need the MCE reciever of course (which means buying a remote that'll immediately get stuffed in a draw) but thats it

[t_aitch]

Ah ok then, excellent

I was thinking about getting that ms keyboard anyway as well, but we'll see.

Whats this girder software that people keep going on about in other forums?