Sony RMAX4000

Pros: PC Backup of Configuration Big, crisp touch screen Macros and User-Defined keys

Cons: Clumsy software Some user-defined buttons can't be taught Trouble learning some functions

The Bottom Line: A great replacement for that pile of remotes you've collected. Recommended for computer-literate and patient users.

Review: A nice replacement for all your remotes I purchased the Sony RM AX4000 to replace my existing Sony remote commander, the AV3000. What I really wanted was a way to backup the settings in the AV3000 that worked reliably (via a computer). The AX4000 ...

Pros: Cool Blue Clock-enabled Touch-Screen and PC Programmable.

Cons: For some, a cumbersome component selection.

The Bottom Line: Overall, if you like the idea of being able to program a universal illuminated touch-screen remote via a PC, then this may be your ticket for the 'average' home audiophile.

Review: After having an RM-AV2100 since 2000, and a newly designed home theater environment in another room, another universal remote was needed. My current RM-AV2100 has performed admirably and is NOT being replaced by this new remote commander. To be clear, ...

Pros: Convenient, nice bright touch screen, control EVERYTHING with one SINGLE remote.

Cons: Very time consuming to set up.

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this remote to someone who will take the time to thoroughly program it. If you want a remote ready out of the box....avoid this one.

Review: I finally got tired of having 5 different remotes to control all my electronic devices. After much searching I decided on the Sony AX4000. I owned the previous version of this remote and was very happy with it. First off, it can control up to 16 ...

Pros: Controls lots of devices, code programmable and learning capabilities.

Cons: Large remote that doesn't offer full functionality on many devices and is hard to use.

The Bottom Line: For a Sony product that promises what the RM-AX4000 does, the results were very disappointing. Keep looking for a better solution!

Review: I had very high hopes for the RM-AX4000 since it seemed to have all of the necessary features for a high end multifunction remote control; touch screen LCD display, control of up to 16 devices, a computer interface, and it was affordable. Unfortunately ...

Pros: Software programmable, nice blue illumination..

Cons: Simply won't work for other manufacturers products.

The Bottom Line: Don't bother. It's not worth the money and the older Rm-AV3100 is a better unit.

Review: I purchased this unit because I was so happy with the previous model and thought this would be an improvement but I was so wrong. I have owned a number of Sony remotes and each one was better than the previous model so I thought this would be also, ...

Pros: The unit will do the job well if you ever get over the learning curve

Cons: A product with just a 90 day warranty is bound to be a bad investment

Review: I purchased the AX-4000 to replace an older Sony remote in this family. The AX-4000 suffers from the same sticky keys used in the older models. This makes the remote feel clunky and reflects poor quality in the fabrication. The unit finally failed today ...