Just like its predecessor, the 1000, Logitech's Harmony 1100 universal remote control is sure to turn heads with its slick looks. It also continues the Harmony tradition of relatively simple PC-based programming and controlling multiple devices with single activity buttons. But the 1100's biggest selling point—its gorgeous 3.5-inch touch screen—is also its biggest downfall. Using it can be a real drag, since you need to look down from the TV to navigate the remote's on-screen buttons—and you need both hands to effectively stab them. With this remote, zipping past commercials at 4X speed in a recorded episode of Lost is no easy feat. The other big problem is its sky-high $499.99 (direct) price: The 1100 doesn't match Logitech's own, more ergonomic baton-style Harmony One, which costs half as much.

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There's no denying this remote's visual appeal. Simply put: It looks luxurious, especially when it's sitting in its sleek black cradle, which props the remote up at a 45-degree angle while it charges the lithium ion battery. At 4 by 5.5 by 0.6 inch (HWD) the device is pretty large; it's rectangular, not long and narrow like a typical remote control. In fact, it's a bit wider than two