Universal Remote Control R7

Pros: Hefty, learning feature very easy, backlit, button for everything

Cons: large bottom half is awkward, not balanced, unnatural to reach with thumb for vol/channel buttons

Review: This is for an 2007 R7 universal remote. Bought it used off eBay. It has stored codes, searchable codes, and the ability to learn codes. Very hefty remote. 07 Panasonic HDTV, 07 Toshiba HD DVD, 07DirectTv HD Receiver, 04 Emerson VCR, 07 Phillips ...

Pros: Not too expensive, lots of memory available for learned commands, solidly built

Cons: No macro buttons, no "learning" buttons, no SLEEP button, weak backlight, no DVR button

The Bottom Line: This is a good budget priced home theater remote if you have unusual components in your home theater system.

Review: R7 and R7G are the same remote control, so this review covers both of them. I was previously using a One For All URC-8910, so I can't help but compare this new R7 (R7G) to that. I could recommend either one of them, with some minor reservations ...