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.

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