Rating: 
Summary: Not very good
Review: I recently bought a Sony Home Theater and decided to buy this remote specifically since had all the labeled buttons for my Home Theater (STR-DE 485). Guess what, it doesn't work (even verified that with Sony). It also doesn't control my RCA 5 CD changer, or my JVC DVD. It only works with my TV and VCR. I wouldn't waste my time on this one.
Rating: 
Summary: Nice remote for basic features
Review: I'm in a lucky position of having a Sony TV, VCR, and Receiver. This remote works great for these components, as well as my Kenwood CD player. The base is a bigger than most remotes, which makes it much easier to reach the buttons (You don't need to scrunch your fingers to reach some of them). Contrary to what Sony's website says, this remote does not activate the menu for my Sony VCR, which is a big pain, since most of the functionality for the VCR lies in the menu. Although most of the keys are backlit, the 'Power' and the component selector switches aren't. In fact, the are black, which makes them impossible to distinguish in the dark.
Rating:
Summary: Pretty Good, with one exception...
Review: It works with everything I have, it's easy to set up, and even has buttons that glow in the dark. The one and only problem I have is that it doesn't allow me to use the menu subsystem on my Sony VCR? I find that a little odd, but otherwise it's great.
Rating:
Summary: doesn't work with DVD
Review: just bought it, didn't read the box. It doesn't work with DVD.
Rating:
Summary: Good remote for this price
Review: Nice things:
1)Works with my Old Sony Trinitron TV, Sharp VCR, andAiwa mini bookself audio system (the one I bought from Radio Shack didnot work with my Aiwa)
2) Not too much bottons, effective design for the usage of the button. I like the remote that the number (0-9) is on the top part since I do not use them so often. However, you may have to really read the manual and learn about how to use those shift keys.
3) Fast signal, you do not have to point direct the remote to the device to use it.
4) Use 2 AA batteries, so the remote is not too heavy (Radio Shack's use 4 AAAs)
5)The extra LCD screen is only help you to know which device you are controlling, most of the other remotes do not have this.
6)Menu & Recall & Sleep & favorite (memory) buttonsThings I don't like:
1)Unforfortable shape to hold
2)Bad design of user manual, a big piece of folding paper, inconvience to store and fold it out.
Rating:
Summary: Good remote for this price
Review: Nice things:
1)Works with my Old Sony Trinitron TV, SharpVCR, and Aiwa mini bookself audio system.
2) Not too much bottons,effective design for the usage of the button. I like the remote that the number (0-9) is on the top part since I do not use them so often. However, you may have to really read the manual and learn about how to use those shift keys.
3) Fast signal, you do not have to point direct the remote to the device to use it.
4) Use 2 AA batteries, so the remote is not too heavy (Radio Shack's use 4 AAAs)
5)The extra LCD screen is only help you to know which device you are controlling, most of the other remotes do not have this.
6)Menu & Recall & Sleep & favorite (memory) buttons Things I don't like:
1)Unforfortable shape to hold
2)Bad design of user manual, a big piece of folding paper, inconvience to store and fold it out.
Rating: 
Summary: Sony remote should work with Sony DVD players
Review: Purchased this remote figuring it would eliminate all my Sony remotes (receiver, dvd, cd, tv, etc) However, it doesn't have a dedicated DVD function button, and the AV1/AV2 buttons wouldn't work at all with the Sony DVD player. This is horrible, and makes a perfect universal remote a piece of junk. I love Sony products, but this one is a kicker. If you don't have a DVD player and don't plan on buying a Sony dvd player, then this remote is great. Easy to program, glow in the dark keys and backlit LCD display is nice. Size, weight, balance is very good. Couple more notes, did not work with my digital cable box, worked (barely) with my cd player. Gut feeling says this remote was designed/built before DVD players and digital cable box's were popular. Just my 2 cents.
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Summary: Sony remote should work with Sony DVD players
Review: Purchased this remote figuring it would eliminate all my Sony remotes (receiver, dvd, cd, tv, etc) However, it doesn't have a dedicated DVD function button, and the AV1/AV2 buttons wouldn't work at all with the Sony DVD player. This is horrible, and makes a perfect universal remote a piece of junk. I love Sony products, but this one is a kicker. If you don't have a DVD player and don't plan on buying a Sony dvd player, then this remote is great. Easy to program, glow in the dark keys and backlit LCD display is nice. Size, weight, balance is very good. Couple more notes, did not work with my digital cable box, worked (barely) with my cd player. Gut feeling says this remote was designed/built before DVD players and digital cable box's were popular. Just my 2 cents.
Rating: 
Summary: Great for basic functions and basic equipment
Review: This is a very user-friendly remote, great for tv, vcr, receiver (it allows me to control the volume with my receiver when controlling any other source....this is great). There's only one thing: I could not use it with my dvd player (and it's a sony)¿?¿?¿......so it's not an universal remote for me....I think its not the perfect choice for home theater fans, there are better ones for about 20 bucks more.
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