Comments on: Universal Remote MX-980 RANT

By: Evan

Evan — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:08:16 +0000

While the MX 980 has some nice features, the fact that the company will not supply to end users the software to configure the device makes me wish that I had never wasted the money on it. My dealer went out of business (Tweeter) and now I either have to sink more money into paying someone else to configure it for my next upgrade or move to a device that is properly supported. After contacting the company, I got a form letter saying “Unfortunately our software is available from our dealers and distributors only.” If you are comfortable configuring your own system, I would avoid this product and company.

By: Alex@Remote PC Access Software

Alex@Remote PC Access Software — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:16:21 +0000

mx-980 is definitely one of its kind, but i just found out that iphone has a new getjet for universal remote control. I own an iphone and this has been one of the best getjet by iphone! Its really convenient and eliminates the hassle to carry a remote control, even a Universal remote control.

By: David@Buy TouchScreen Remote Control, Purchase Touch Screen, controls

David@Buy TouchScreen Remote Control, Purchase Touch Screen, controls — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:32:54 +0000

This is but one example of a touch screen remote control that can and will take charge of up to 18 components contained in your home theater system. There are many with touch screen capability that are easy and relatively comfortable to use right from the outset.
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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:26:46 +0000

John this control looks really great I need a new universal remote and I really want one could you advise me please on where to get one from I am fed up with the cheap ones as they break within a month and the cost is not an issue but its an anoyance

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:15:41 +0000

I have to agree with you. The MX980 is the worst waste of money I have ever made.

By: Stevie boy

Stevie boy — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:23:55 +0000

@Bob,

I finally got new batteries for mine. Universal sent me 2 on warranty and i found some for $ 3.99 on ebay. Serch for the Fuji camera FP60 batteries.

It solved all of my problems. I have a few spare now !!

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:47:46 +0000

@Viktor I wish my batteries would develop a memory and remember that they shouldn’t die!

By: Extreme John

Extreme John — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:14:03 +0000

@Viktor it has actuially started happening to one of my other Universal remotes (same as the one I wrote about), such a pain at this point.

By: Viktor

Viktor — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:20:04 +0000

I have the same issue – it’s randome too. It is as if the batteries have developed some memory.

By: Extreme John

Extreme John — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:10:13 +0000

@Stevie Boy I love the backlight sensor it comes in very handy, who knows maybe the batteries supplied by A Sound Decision were already juiced which created the problem.

By: Stevie Boy

Stevie Boy — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:33:59 +0000

I have had 2 mx-980’s for 1 year now, the batteries are just now starting to lose thier luster and will go yellow on me in about 1 hour instead of the 5 hours it used to take. time for new batteries I guess, I do love the remote, the motion sensor backlighting is awesome

By: Extreme John

Extreme John — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:45:46 +0000

@ethanhawk Im glad you found something useful in this article about the Universal Remote MX 980

By: ethanhawk

ethanhawk — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:43:11 +0000

As a Newbie, I am always searching online for articles that can help me. Thank you

By: Opran john

Opran john — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:05 +0000

I think setting up of a universal remote control needs some tech knowledge, So I usually call some experts for doing it.