Exit Logitech Harmony Remote 880, enter Logitech Harmony One. The welcome replacement to the excellent 880 keeps everything we loved (easy remote programming via computer software, ability to control multiple components/inputs with one button, and a color LCD display) and fixes the 880's biggest problem: button shape and placement. Logitech has completely revamped the keys by making them larger and easier to use, and the remote feels more comfortable in your hand. The $249.99 (direct) Harmony One also loses the 880's tiny buttons alongside the display and gains a higher-resolution LCD touch screen.

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A bit longer than its predecessor, the Harmony One measures 8.75 by 2.3 by 1.3 inches (HWD) but weighs the same as the 880: 6 ounces. Everyone we asked to hold the two, however, thought the Harmony One was lighter. The comfortable design might have something to do with that.

Out of the box the Harmony One looks slick with its piano-black finish, but in a few days of use the remote picked up plenty of fingerprints and smudges. My year-old Harmony 880 has a matte finish that keeps it looking no more than a day old.

Button size and placement on the Harmony One is its biggest selling point for those looking to upgrade. The 880 features buttons that are ob