Non-identical twins: Due to user requests I’ve added a new page to our Home Logic UR362 remote control review, describing the physical and operational differences between it and the similar Rotel RR-969. Although initially appearing identical, the RR-969’s new button layout with both menu and transport controls may make it better suited to certain applications. I’d like to personally thank Arjen Westerink for loaning me his RR-969 remote to look at. Check out the addition and let me know what you think.
[Talk about the UR362 or RR-969...]

Mosaic mirage? One For All’s retail version of the UEI Mosaic, the URC1000 Director, has apparently just arrived in stores, following a very long development cycle. Although I looked at prototypes of this remote back in January and more recently in a May news update, I’m sure much has changed. But with a suggested retail price close to the forthcoming $399 2MB Pronto TSU2000, it’s going to have some tough competition to deal with.
[Talk about the OFA Director...]

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