I have the following devices:
- 42" Samsung PN42C430 HDTV
- Toshiba BDX1100 1080p Blu-ray
- Motorola Cable Box with SRC-300A Remote
- Old Xbox (2001)

As you can see, the setup is quite simple so I'm looking for a remote under $25. And the only features I am interested in are 'learning' and 'macros'. That pretty much covers it all.


After researching, I have narrowed my choices down to three categories:

Category A (The New Guns)
Sony RM-VLZ620: I like the Blu-Ray option/Layout. But Can it be trusted? Read quite a few reviews which paints it in a less than favorable light. And can it control the Xbox?

Category B (The Old Boys)
Sony RM VL610: From what I have read, its a solid universal remote but what about Blu-Ray and Xbox support? Also, its expensive at $49.99 from SonyStyle website.
Sony RM-VL600: Old, hence, cheap but my question is can it handle Blu-Ray and my Xbox?

Category C (The Safe Bet)
Logitech Harmony 300: Seen it on sale for $29.99 and I 'think' it is a safe bet. Only reason I'm not getting it is the hard limit of 4 devices. If I buy another device, I'll be back to square one i.e. looking for a universal remote.


Can someone be kind enough to make a few suggestion? or share their insights?