Sima SUR-25 LCD Touchscreen Remote Control

Pros: Easy to program and use. Most of my device codes were already programmed.
Cons: I have not found anything that I don't like about it.

This universal, touch screen, remote control is what my home theater system needed. I no longer hav ...

Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Has stopped working every now and then

First off, wow! This remote control is a Godsend in a day and age where the typical television set-up includes a VCR, DVD, DVR, receiver, satellite/cable, and what ever other concoctions those amazing engineers think up.

First off, the retail...

Pros: Powerful, easy to program and use
Cons: Big, heavy form factor, occasional inconvenient button assignment

I bought the Sima SUR-25 recently, and was initially quite happy with its functionality. The uni ...

Pros: Large LCD Display, easy to read. Easy to program
Cons: Can't get the sleep function to run a macro.

I picked one of these up on ebay for $40.00. It does just about everything you would want. It will even switch device inputs on your receiver so one button will not only get you to the screen for that device but also switch your receiver to that input....

Pros: None
Cons: Price..Incomplete codes..Poor ergonomic design..Has trouble learning codes..No support forum on simacorp.com

In the never ending search for the perfect universal remote I plunked down the bucks for the Sima Sur-25 Universal Learning Remote.. Out of the box..Batteries in..Scan the manual..Learn the Directivo codes.. Nope! Ok lets run the Mitsubishi TV..Nope! Ok lets try the standard codes.. Mitsubishi TV some functions worked (not the input button..there is not even a button resembling that here).. Tivo nothing. Lets check the Sima website for updated codes or software.. Once again NOPE! My RCA RCU-810 $10.00 learning remote blows this piece away..I am a very tech fella..This is a very bad remote. I suppose if you use it all of the time your muscle memory may allow you to find the functions on the touch screen but I doubt it. Stick with 100% rubber button remotes and don't be fooled by a fancy touch screen.