Universal Remote Control?

[Gorrillasnot]

Of the 3 TVs I have worked on none have came with remotes. I also notice alot of ads on craigslist for "repairable" HDTVs don't include an original remote.

I have tried a cheap RCA with the current TV I am working on (Insignia NS-LCD37), but only Power On/Off, Channel Up/Down, and Volume Up/Down works.

When looking on ebay for original remotes they tend to be $15 on up. $15 isn't to bad for a remote, but if you have a TV where the original remote is $25+ it would be nice if there was a cheaper universal alternative.

Are there any cheap universal remotes that will allow you to change inputs, use the menu, and sleep timer functions?

thanks

[tom66]

Re: Universal Remote Control?

I've had good success with One for All URC3940. It seems to support a good deal of branded TVs, though I haven't tried any with off brand sets. I can get them for about £5 each. (That's about $8.) This is much less than other remotes cost.