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Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 8:05 am
by Mr Kleen
Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3 -- official, real, and in our hands
Engadget wrote:Yeah, sure, we knew the Harmony IR-to-Bluetooth remote adapter was coming down the pike, but even with FCC filings and official confirmation of the device from Harmony, the PS3 owners among us are breathing a small sigh of relief now that we've got our hands on a unit that prove it will make it to market. We have a love/hate relationship with the PS3's Bluetooth remote control -- the range and total non-directionality of it are great, but having a separate remote control just for the PS3 is a real stick in the eye of our couch potato lifestyles. There are a few choices for solving the PS3 remote control conundrum, but on first blush this unit has three things going for it: support from a big name like Logitech (of course including codes in the Harmony database), it does not eat up one of your PS3's USB ports, and it handles switching the PS3 on and off (not unique, but some other solutions don't). We'll give the IR-to-Bluetooth converter a full rundown in due course, but follow us past the break for our initial impressions, an official fact sheet and a link to a Q&A section on the Logitech blog.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 10:14 am
by Libra Monkee
I might have to get me one of those Logitech Harmony dealies at some point. But first I need a decent speaker setup. Right now I'm using computer speakers. Granted it's
these computer speakers, but still.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 11:56 am
by ElZorro
Yea, I saw this a week or so back, glad someone posted it.
If my TV actually used a standard remote interface (they use some proprietary IR interface that only their remotes can do -
) I'd be more excited about the Harmony.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Fri May 15, 2009 12:58 pm
by Mr Kleen
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 5:26 pm
by complacent
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 10:44 am
by Libra Monkee
This poses a question: Harmony users, are you relatively satisfied with the remote? Which model do you have? Does it fulfill all of the hopes and dreams of the couch potato inside you? I ask because I'm tired of juggling 5 million remotes.
This one's for the speakers, that's for the TV, the other's for the cable, here's the one for the Apple, and that's for the HP.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 11:51 am
by complacent
Verrah happy. Both the women can work the Wii, Comcast box, Receiver, PS3 and Apple TV completely
by themselves.
'nuff said.
(I have the
880 I think.)
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 11:56 am
by Sabre
Been meaning to replace all of my crap with one of these... seems like a good time to do so. The Adapter is on the way and I have a bid on a 1100 on Ebay
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 12:24 pm
by WRXWagon2112
I can't vouch for the PS3-compatible model, but the 880 that I have is a God-send. Similar to Colin - the female of the house can use all the A/V equipment w/o my assistance or coaching. Very handy!
--Alan
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 12:35 pm
by Libra Monkee
WRXWagon2112 wrote:I can't vouch for the PS3-compatible model, but the 880 that I have is a God-send. Similar to Colin - the female of the house can use all the A/V equipment w/o my assistance or coaching. Very handy!
--Alan
PS3-compatible model?! I thought all Harmony remotes worked with the PS3 adapter.
I have to get the expensive one?!
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 1:21 pm
by complacent
They do. Worry not.
I think I found my 880 refurbed for less than $70. There's a thread in Nasioc OT about it.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 1:33 pm
by WRXWagon2112
Libra Monkee wrote:PS3-compatible model?! I thought all Harmony remotes worked with the PS3 adapter.
I have to get the expensive one?!
Oops! Sorry, didn't read the announcement right. I meant to say I haven't used the PS3 adapter so I can't vouch for it. But the Harmony remotes are excellent. I'm on my second one now.
--Alan
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 3:20 pm
by Libra Monkee
complacent wrote:They do. Worry not.
I think I found my 880 refurbed for less than $70. There's a thread in Nasioc OT about it.
Looks like that deal is long gone. The cheapest I can find it now (from a reputable place) is $121.
the hunt continues.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 4:14 pm
by complacent
Libra Monkee wrote:complacent wrote:They do. Worry not.
I think I found my 880 refurbed for less than $70. There's a thread in Nasioc OT about it.
Looks like that deal is long gone. The cheapest I can find it now (from a reputable place) is $121.
the hunt continues.
Doh! I watched for about a year and told myself I'd pick one up when it dropped south of 80. Keep an eye out, they sell a ton of them... has to be another deal to be had.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 4:22 pm
by Sabre
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 11:14 am
by WRXWagon2112
Refurbished Harmony 890 for $120 w/free shipping - same as 880 but uses RF instead of IR.
--Alan
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 11:23 am
by complacent
WRXWagon2112 wrote:Refurbished Harmony 890 for $120 w/free shipping - same as 880 but uses RF instead of IR.
--Alan
oooh! that's not a bad idea! RF FTW (when one is talking about remote controls anywho)
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 11:51 am
by Libra Monkee
*apprehensively pulls out the credit card*
This better be worth it.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 12:46 pm
by complacent
Libra Monkee wrote:*apprehensively pulls out the credit card*
This better be worth it.
Haha! Dooo Eeeeet!
<--- Loves me some 880. It has much win.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 1:09 pm
by Libra Monkee
*buyers remorse has begun*
Okay I got the 890 with the PS3 adapter from Amazon. Total damage: $178.98. Yes there was free shipping on both items.
I really need a better way to spend my money.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 2:14 pm
by complacent
I need to order the adapter myself... just need to get around to it.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 3:58 pm
by Mr Kleen
Logitech Harmony Adapter for the PlayStation 3 review
For our money, the Logitech Harmony Adapter removes a pretty big gripe we had about keeping the PS3 in our equipment list, and it does it for a tolerable $60. Until we spring for a dedicated Blu-ray deck, we'll stick with the Logitech Adapter.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 11:20 pm
by schvin
awesome. watching on ebay.
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 8:41 am
by WRXWagon2112
Recertified Harmony 880 from NewEgg for $99 - $89 with promo code
EMCLSMX54.
Sorry this came a little late for you, Chuck...
--Alan
Re: Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 9:39 am
by Libra Monkee
Not quite. Nothing's shipped yet (stupid Amazon) and according to my order status, won't until May 26th. So I could still modify my order and take the remote out. Is RF capability really worth another $30?
Do I want to be that much of a j00 about it?