In Pictures: A tribute to the TV remote control - Past, present, and future

A look at the history of remote controls, some of the coolest remotes out now, and what's ahead for changing the channels on your TV.

Logitech Harmony 1100

If Logitech's mainstream universal remotes are the kings of the market, the company's top-of-the-line Harmony 1100 is the emperor, with dominion over 15 audio/video components. First released in 2009, the Harmony 1100 is built around a 3.5-inch touchscreen, which according to Logitech features "one-touch activity control, which enables you to start, stop and switch between different activities--such as 'Watch TV,' 'Listen to Music' and 'Play a Video Game.'" The Harmony 1100 now costs about $250, half of its debut price. The company sells RF-to-IR range extenders that allow users to stash away their AV components inside home theater cabinets, too.

(Image: Courtesy of Logitech)

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