Cheap Sony RM-AV2000 Learning Remotes (Electronics) Price

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Customer Reviews of Sony RM-AV2000 Learning Remotes

Great remote, but one design oversight
This is an excellent remote for those with more than a few remotes cluttering the coffee table; easy to use, great range, and it looks pretty cool as well. The reviews noting the thickness are spot on - there's a large battery bulge in the bottom, but it's not too unwieldy. One of the nice features is that there are not too many physical buttons. This gives it a clean look, but the most often accessed buttons should be the physical ones. Sony missed an obvious design issue here - the numeric buttons should have been made physical. They are present in almost every function and by moving these often repeated buttons to physical keys it would free up 10 extra LCD keys for more advanced programming. Maybe Sony is listening and we'll see a revised model soon...

Overall one of the best universal remotes and it's definitely the least expensive of the LCD's I've run across - by 50% or more.

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Great remote to reduce the clutter and gain control
I received my Sony RM-AV2000 12 in 1 remote last night and was surprised at how easily it adapted to my home theater and music system. In less than half and hour (after reading the instruction booklet) I was able to reduce the clutter on my coffee table from 6 remotes to just 1. In that time, I was able to take control of most of the functions of my big screen tv, stereo receiver, vcr, cable box, dvd player and 111 disc cd changer -- only the tv is a Sony product. Within an hour or so, I could control everything. I especially like the "learn" function of the Sony remote which allows it to quickly mimick the characteristics of the remotes I already have.

Although the product is not as slim as it appears in the photograph, it is in no way cumbersome or bulky. I like the fact that when I am using one product, like the cd changer,only the function keys for that particular product are available, so that I don't spend a lot of time looking for just the right buttons. The backlight is a great feature, especially in dark rooms when you're watching movies.

In the future, I would like to see a darker display of the numbers and functions without having to use the backlight (perhaps a contrast key or dial). Also, I would like to have blank buttons in each functions so that I could program functions for opening and closing the door for the dvd player and ejecting the video cassette. Maybe have a keybord display or the ability to infrared link it to my pc. Although the Sony remote can still perform those functions by using the learn function of the remote, the words on the display do not say "eject" or "open/close". If you use an odd button for these functions, you have to remember where they are yourself.

In utilizing the picture-in-picture function on my tv, I have to utilize an odd function key (non-channel key)to surf channels in the picture-in-picture box. Again, it works, but the buttons do not say "channel" or the "+/-" like my old tv remote had.

I initially hesitated purchasing the Sony remote because of its price, but for a high-end product like this, it was well worth the money I spent. I would recommend the Sony AM-AV2000 remote to anyone who is experiencing the remote clutter I once did. Thanks Sony!

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kinda cool
I have the rmav2100, and the macro functions have been made to work correctly as compared to the rmav2000. The base color of the unit is silver and has a blue lit screen. My only complaints are: You cannot rename buttons, you can choose from 3 options for function names though. And, I suppose to rename the buttons yourself would be more of a hassle than it's worth. Also, I want a touch screen remote, but dont feel the need to spend 700.00 on one...yet. I find it a bit cumbersome, unless you are pushing the buttons whilst the remote is sitting on a coffee table etc..you do have to hold it with one hand, and navigate the screen with the other hand. Also, i have yet to feel comfy enough with the screen so I can push buttons without looking. I think the latter of my complaints are common with just about any touchscreen remotes. It certainly isnt a Niles system, but does at least look cool and functions properly. It certainly isnt a Niles price either though! It has a very wide signal transmission axis, so you do not have to look for a button, place your finger over the button, then aim the controller at the component. You can use it as easily as if it were RF. It is not a slimline rubber button remote, so you cant gaze at the tv and feel for a button. Unless you absolutely cannot adapt to glancing at the remote to make sure youre pushing the desired button, you should be happy with its looks and performance.