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Logitech Harmony Remote Delivers Complete Control of Home Entertainment Systems (24/9/2004)

Easy-to-Use, Internet-Powered Logitech Harmony 676 Features One-Touch Activity Control; Includes Color Faceplates

Logitech (Nasdaq:LOGI)(SWX:LOGN) today introduced its first Internet-powered universal remote control since the company acquired Intrigue Technologies in May. Like its predecessors, the new Logitech(R) Harmony(R) 676 solves a problem that plagues most modern homes -- too many complicated remote controls.

The Harmony 676 is affordable, easy to set up and simple to use. It can control any electronic component that uses an infrared receiver, and each remote can control as many as 15 devices. Harmony remotes are designed for the way people think, with buttons that reflect single activities -- such as Watch TV. With one touch, these buttons can establish the proper state of all components involved in that activity rather than requiring people to push an elaborate sequence of buttons on multiple remotes. All Harmony remotes are Internet-powered -- they are easily programmable through a shared, online database containing information on tens of thousands of component types and brands. The Harmony 676 is the first Harmony remote to include interchangeable, colored faceplates -- in silver, red and blue -- designed to suit individual tastes and match the decor of any living room. The available buttons include enhanced control for satellite television and personal video recorder (PVR) devices such as TiVo, the Harmony 676 makes it easy to take complete control of an entertainment system.

"People want a single device that can help them conquer their entire entertainment system," said Bryan McLeod, vice president of Logitech's Remote Control group. "They want a remote that anyone in their family can understand and use. They want one that is easy to update and won't ever be outdated. The Harmony 676 remote does all that, but also allows the home-entertainment enthusiast to configure the remote with advanced commands. And with the changeable faceplates, it provides the versatility to create the right look."

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Harmony 676 will be available in the U.S. and Canada beginning in October for a suggested retail price of U.S. $229.95.

www.logitech.com/harmony