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Home Theater Master MX-500
alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 reviews of Home Theater Master MX-500. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the controls and price. The size and design are also appreciated.
usability, design, size, price, controls
On average, users rate this product 63/100.
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Expert review by : Stewart Wolpin (cnet.com.au)
Home Theater Master MX-500
The MX-500 may not look very futuristic or cool, but it can control every function on every piece of gear you own.
Large, well-spaced buttons ; 10 keys accept two custom commands each ; Editable labels ; Distinct transport and menu-navigation controls
Bulky, bland design
The MX-500's primary drawback is in the looks department: the control's big, bulky body won't win any beauty contests. But cosmetic considerations pale beside the MX-500's impressive feature list and ease of use. This is a great value and a top-notch...
Jul, 2004
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)
"Has the goods, very flexible and great range"
Don't worry about it being 'bulky,' it feels comfortable in use and appreciate real buttons over touch screens. I currently have it replacing 8 remotes and has never failed to learn a code. It can take some setting up, as invariably, you will want to...
Big, easy to see and use buttons, has learnt everything thrown at it, backlit, confortable in the hand
Could have a couple more macro buttons, no computer connectivity for learning discrete codes, will take a few hours to set-up properly
Aug, 2006
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)
Home Theater Master MX-500
Big, easy to see and use buttons, has learnt everything thrown at it, backlit, confortable in the hand
Could have a couple more macro buttons, no computer connectivity for learning discrete codes, will take a few hours to set-up properly
Sep, 2004
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)
"Best hard-button remote available"
If you are looking for a programmable hard button (as opposed to touch-screen) remote, this is absolutely the best available. Very easy to program and use - it passes the non-tech spouse test - my wife loves it. Gone from 6 remotes to 1 and added...
Sep, 2004
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