Philips' Prestigo SRU8015 is a competent universal remote, but it is difficult to set up.

The Rock remote control for Windows Vista does exactly what it says on the box. While it won't be the most essential purchase you'll ever make, it performs its primary function decidedly well.

A fantastic universal remote, Logitech's Harmony One is able to vastly simplify home entertainment. For users with expansive setups, this is an excellent way to bring them all together.

The Philips Prestigo SRU9600 is great if you are looking for a basic universal remote control, but fails when put up against its more functional competitors.

If you need a universal remote that's fairly easy to use, supports thousands of devices and looks attractive to boot, you may want to check out the Logitech 1000i.

The Logitech Harmony for Xbox 360 is an excellent universal remote control that adheres to the Harmony legacy while also remaining fairly affordable compared to other remotes on the market.

The Kameleon represents a classic case of gimmicks and futuristic looks taking precedence over functionality

If you need a cheap and cheerful Universal Remote, the Z150 will do the job

Definitely not one for the average consumer, but if you really do need to replace a dozen remote controls, perhaps this is for you

If you're in the market for a universal remote, you won't find one that gets you more for your money than the Harmony 880.