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- On screen set up wizard (no manual needed for set up)
- Extensive infra red code database for any device or brand
- Convenient IR learning from another remote by just pointing at it
- Shows only the keys that you need via the touch sensitive display
- Rotary control cursor for easy & intuitive control and navigation
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Product Description:
The SRU9600 is the first of a family of universal remote controls that all share a similar touch sensitive LCD screen that only shows the relevant keys the user needs. | | | | |
Average Rating : 
Rating :  - Very Good! Not Perfect but does what I need!
I was thinking of getting a universal remote to help preserve my original remotes. I didn't want to spend a lot because paying over 50 for a universal remote is just crazy to me. The logitechs were cool but the buttons really sucked and they are expensive. The buttons were small and not really comfortable to use (However I did not checkout the LH 1000 Advanced Universal Remote which has a touch screen). The others including the New Harmony One didn't feel right. No one else see to come close for me, that is except for the Monster series remotes which were awesome but really expensive. I wanted something inexpensive but also something that was kind of cool and high tech.
So after much research I settled on the Philips SRU9600. It was cool with a color LCD and felt substantial and well built. Plus the price was right! (40.00 off of ebay! Including shipping!)
So far the remote works well. It operates all my components (Samsung TV and DVD player, Scientific Atlanta cable box, Toshiba DVDR, and 5.1 Marantz Receiver). The remote however falls short on my receiver not recognizing some key commands even after trying the learning commands. I guess the receiver being over ten years old didn't help, but the remote recognizes the most important functions on my receiver. But that is still enough to subtract a star from this review.
The remote is not perfect but it's cool to look at and it does all I need it to do for all my other components only missing some functions on my Marantz reciever. It's worth the investment, especially if you can find it for 50 and under!
I'm not sure how long batteries last but some reviews have stated that they last a good long time...in some cases I read 2 weeks and longer depending on usage. That's good enough for me, but I would recommend buying rechargeable batteries which are well worth the investment!
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