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Post 1 made on Tuesday January 6, 2015 at 19:51
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I've plodding along with my Pronto now for what seems like forever. Its held together with insulation tape, the screen hasn't lit for years and half the programming I spent endless dark evenings sorting out is no longer valid.

Its time for an update.

I'm hoping things have moved on in the intervening years, perhaps becoming a little more intuitive.

I need to control all the devices listed in my profile, the ability to create macros and my budget is as close to £100 as possible, though I'm prepared to go higher if it can be justified.

Be grateful if people could suggest 3 or 4 up to date remotes where I might start my research.

Many thanks in advance.
Post 2 made on Wednesday January 7, 2015 at 06:43
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Since the golden age of the Pronto the DIY enthusiast landscape has changed somewhat. Dedicated remotes are few and far between - basically the choice is between "One For All" and "Harmony" (a LinusTechTips Video review of the Harmony Ultimate can be found " target="_blank">here).

The alternatives are the growing field of smartphone/tab apps (e.g. Peel and Touchsquid), JP1 programming, or a used Philips/Marantz Pronto.

N.B. Re. Peel/Pronto. Check out the latest news story (One For All also do something very similar).
OP | Post 3 made on Wednesday January 7, 2015 at 18:01
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Having taken time to do a bit more reading it appears that Rich_uk is in the same position as me.

Watched the Harmony review and checked their database and it would seem that all my devices are covered. Thought it might be a good option ...... then I looked at the price of a few old school Prontos on eBay. Now I'm torn.

What on earth has happened in 15 years ?!?

I expected the advances in tech in that time would have delivered a device that could set itself up over wifi, sync with all you devices and downloaded images etc over your broadband connection in minutes..... for sub £100.
Post 4 made on Thursday January 8, 2015 at 07:39
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On January 7, 2015 at 18:01, Zog said...
What on earth has happened in 15 years ?!?

Alas manufacturers have either left the business, abandoned the middle ground or passed it over to the pro installer.

Last edited by djy on January 9, 2015 13:38.
OP | Post 5 made on Friday January 9, 2015 at 06:45
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It looks like my choice is going to be between buying a cheap Tab 3 off eBay and putting TouchSquid on it.

.or.....

Grabbing a Pronto of eBay.

2 questions relating to each option.

Is Touchsquid UK friendly ?... will I get UK TV thumbnails or will these have to downloaded independently and manually programmed in by myself ?

Most of the Prontos on eBay are the later colour models (I currently use a Pronto RU940). I'm unfamiliar with these, is there a model to avoid or are they all pretty much the same ?

..For clarity, my devices are: Panasonic G20 TV, Denon 3802, PS3, Sky+HD, DroidBox. (I'm aware of the issues with the PS3)
Post 6 made on Friday January 9, 2015 at 14:00
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Re. Tab. Note that if you get one without in internal/on board IR blaster you'll need to use an external one - extra £££'s.

It does appear to be UK friendly. I've recently downloaded it myself (Galaxy Tab 3) and it does have quite a wide rage of codes - Panny TV, B&W Panorama 2 sound bar, Oppo Blu Ray (no specific Youview codes, but I've used Humax instead). Unfortunately I can't answer your question about the thumbnails, as at present I've really only scratched the surface. Similarly, I left the Pronto scene a number of years ago; might be best to ask for advice in one of the Pronto forums.

Last edited by djy on January 10, 2015 11:03.
OP | Post 7 made on Tuesday January 27, 2015 at 17:31
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Just an update. ....

In the end I grabbed an as new, ex-display Harmony Ultimate c/w hub off eBay for £120.

I have to say ..... very impressed so far.

Does exactly as it says on the box.

All my devices work well and are co-ordinated. Even an Android box I bought off eBay !


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