You need this.

Eunos · Joined: 07 Feb 2004

Got a VCR?
Got a TV?
Got a DVD player/recorder?
Got a Digital set-top box?
Got a surround sound amplifier?

Got 5 separate remotes?

I used to!

Now I have this;
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/detailsharmony/US/EN,CRID=2084,CONTENTID=9933

This is the best damn remote ever! You simply log into the website, enter your equipment model numbers and download to the Harmony via usb cable.
Anything buttons that you want customized you can via the computer link. It will even learn a remote that is not on the website.
The remote then displays things like "Watch a DVD". One press of the button and the DVD starts, the TV starts, switches to the DVD input and the amplifier comes on, switches to the output required to play audio from the DVD.

RRP is $399au, but check on-line. Mine cost $271 shipped from EYO forums
http://www.eyo.com.au/prod_DM-H-880_proddesc_Logitech_Harmony_880_Advanced_Universal_Remote_Control.html
I note that the price has risen slightly.
There may be better prices out there

Morrigu · Joined: 11 Aug 2001

Oh no Eunos - I am not sure how the hubby would cope with only one remote Laughing

Dale61 · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 10:51 pm

For that kind of money, I'd rather teach the missus how to use the remotes I've already got!

Morrigu · Joined: 11 Aug 2001

Dale61 · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:20 pm

We have a sharing relationship, and with the pc and laptop set up in the lounge room, she can watch tv/dvd's etc. whilst I'm surfing/burning dvd's/ripping Mp3 discs.

HAL · Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2005 11:22 pm

If you could have any kind of robot what would it be?