November 19, 2006

First Look: Monster AVL-300 Universal Remote

We've featured a lot of cool remotes here at TVSnob but nothing like the Monster AVL-300. Besides being a highly customizable TV remote, it also functions as a Home Automation remote. According to PopGadget.net:

I’ve spent some face time with the Monster Central AVL-300 home automation remote over the last two weeks. The AVL-300 remote is an all-in-one programmable home theater remote control, but it’s also a controller for Monster's IlluminEssence automated lighting systems. By integrating the two systems together seamlessly the company has produced a very powerful remote with a great feature set. However, that level of control adds a level of complexity that makes the learning curve for the initial setup a little steep.

The article states that overall:

The Monster 300 is a solid remote for controlling a full featured audio video system, and at $600 it’s priced within the realm of reason. Buying separate home theater and lighting controllers with comparable features would cost close to $600, and there’s a lot to be said for the convenience of having all the necessary features in the palm of your hand.

Of course at $600 this remote won't be for everyone, but it'll definitely be something to look at if you also need home automation control.

At PopGadget.net

Product Page at MonsterCentral.com

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