http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/ Engadget HD Comments for URC debuts MX-5000 universal remote with haptic feedback http://hd.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://hd.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/Jul 20th 2009 3:18PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/Jul 20th 2009 3:19PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/
Aw, shucks.]]>Jul 20th 2009 3:34PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/
These customers are not you and I who screw around on the internet - these are rich people who are putting a $25,000 system in the family room of their $2,000,000 ski cabin that they visit 2 weeks out of the year.]]>Jul 20th 2009 4:08PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/Jul 21st 2009 6:08PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/
At $1,500 this would be considered the budget option in many custom integrator's bids, probably behind something like RTI, Control4 or Crestron.

If a customer is spending $100k + for a whole home AV and automation system for a multi-million dollar home, then $1,500 is not that big of a deal. ]]>Jul 20th 2009 4:21PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/
If I were that rich, I personally would rather give that money to a worthy charity or science project even if I gave already. I'd be too embarrassed to pay $1500 for a remote.]]>Jul 20th 2009 4:37PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/Jul 20th 2009 5:17PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/
Those evil rich people and their evil money!]]>Jul 21st 2009 1:50AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/But still ... volunteering doesn't help people buy the medicine they need.
And volunteering doesn't help us create better energy sources.
And I know some very rich people who are very generous and who would never buy these remotes, but whatever ... we can all have our opinion. THAT'S WHY THERE ARE COMMENTS!!!]]>Jul 21st 2009 2:17AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/Jul 21st 2009 5:49AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/
You must have no idea how tax writeoffs work then...]]>Jul 21st 2009 7:18AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/Jul 21st 2009 7:34AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/
This thing is quite ugly, and no number pad? Sorry, but this seems like a step backwards to me.]]>Jul 20th 2009 8:04PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/Jul 20th 2009 8:35PMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/
Additionally, by using the right basestation (the MSC-400), you can ensure 100% foolproof operation. This means that if the power is already on for the TV and you hit "Watch DVD", the TV won't shut off while the rest of the system powers up. Using RS-232 instead of IR for communication means that your gear can "talk" to the control system to let it know that the commands you send are received. For older gear, you can use video signal or voltage sensing to verify the power state of all connected equipment. 12 volt triggers are also provided. These can be used to control motorized shades, drapes, and projector screens, among other things.

Finally, you should consider that, regardless of what equipment you own, the piece that everyone MUST operate to actually USE the system is the remote. Your entire experience, your entire opinion on how well your system works, is ENTIRELY DEPENDANT ON YOUR REMOTE! If you have a well programmed control system, you will really enjoy your system. If you are using something inferior, that is flaky, or unreliable, you (or your significant other!) will curse the system and you will hate using it. Keep in mind that while most of us here on Engadget fully understand that Denon AVR-3808 and all its functions, and can get by just fine with the manufacturer's remotes and complex operation, the VAST majority of people have no clue about A/V. This product is for them.]]>Jul 21st 2009 10:25AMhttp://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/http://hd.engadget.com/2009/07/20/urc-debuts-mx-5000-universal-remote-with-haptic-feedback/
and people, if you think $1500 is outrageous to control AV, HVAC, lighting, security etc., you just don't have a fraction of a clue. you probably have never heard of Crestron or AMX, but if you want to expand your electronics world, check them out online. $100,000+ for a control system is very common in large residential applications.]]>Jul 21st 2009 7:10PM