March 13, 2007

Review: Sony RM-VL600 Remote Control

You've probably noticed my obsession with remote controls. The problem is that I want a "smart" remote that doesn't require a degree to use so it's nice when an inexpensive "learning" remote like the Sony RM-VL600 Remote Control comes along. RemoteCentral.com has an in-depth seven page review (yep, 7 pages) of the RM-VL600 that states:

Sony's proud tradition of economical universal remotes that are actually usable continues with the very capable RM-VL600 at a price of only $29.95. And while I've always been a fan of products that do more while costing less, I can't say that that the RM-VL600 is a completely successful upgrade over the RM-VL710, although truthfully that opinion is almost entirely due to the unusually high expectations imparted by that remote.
More devices, more macros, a larger code database and a better key layout are all great improvements, but attempting to deliver this at such a low price point has both impacted overall quality and continued to prevent certain much-needed features from being added, such as button backlighting. But with that said, in a market where price really is the most important factor this remote simply will not disappoint when held up against the currently-available competition.

Sounds pretty decent for a remote around $25.00. Be sure to check out the full review.

At RemoteCentral.com

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