Logitech announced today the new Harmony 1000 remote control. This is Logitech's first remote destined for the home theater with this form factor, larger size and a touch screen.  Features include:

• 3.5" color LCD touch screen
• Harmony's One-touch activity control
• Built-in codes for 175,000 devices from 5,000 manufacturers, including discrete codes (like discrete on/off as opposed to just a power toggle)
• Rechargeable batteries and stand
• Infrared and radio frequency control with a wireless extender
• Home automation control capability (lights, etc.)
  

Squarely aimed at the Philips Pronto and the low end of other home theater console remote control systems, this may be a good product for those who find the home theater console remotes too daunting to program or too expensive. There's no mention of a learning mode, which may limit its capability for some users. 

Availability this fall with US $499 retail price, remote extender US $149.

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