A major problem with remotes is that they are only a one-way device. Your integrated remote doesn't know what your TV, or your amp, or your DVD player is actually doing, and therefore may get things muddled.
I've seen more and more products coming out with RS232 control, and this is definetly a Good Thing. Once you get your home computer not only controlling, but also monitoring your equipment, things get a lot easier. Your equipment works together, at the right time when you want it to.
And it's a lot easier than trying to get the Companies to agree on a standard.
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A major problem with remotes is that they are only a one-way device. Your integrated remote doesn't know what your TV, or your amp, or your DVD player is actually doing, and therefore may get things muddled. I've seen more and more products coming out with RS232 control, and this is definetly a Good Thing. Once you get your home computer not only controlling, but also monitoring your equipment, things get a lot easier. Your equipment works together, at the right time when you want it to. And it's a lot easier than trying to get the Companies to agree on a standard.