One For All Kameleon 8

March 20th, 2006 | by Vince Veneziani

Conclusion

The Kameleon handily beats other universal remotes, whether it's the $9.99 universal remote at your local K-Mart or something like your cable box's remote. You'll love its extra features. These little things make the Kameleon highly worthwhile. Even against other remotes like the Logitech Harmony Remotes, the Kameleon seems to be the better choice. Sure, it may not have the ability to download codes via USB, but being priced at $100 less will make the Kameleon consumers' first choice. A wise choice.

For someone just looking to simplify their television-watching experience, the Kameleon is the definitive choice. A great price, customizable features, and good looks make it a buy you'll never regret. Users will never have to go back to multiple remotes again. The motion-sensing feature is a huge turn-on for lots of users.

For those truly serious about their home theater there are more customizable remotes that you would probably want to use instead. These include:  Logitech's Harmony 880, Philip's TSU3000, or Sony's AV2500.

Pros:

• Senses motion
• Controls eight devices with one remote
• Features a bright interface

Cons:

• Does not include an Eject button
• Entails an occasionally lengthy setup
• Poor battery life when using the motion sensor
• No software, USB interface for extensive macro-programming