Remotes with a color LCD touchscreen cost even more. While these represent the ultimate in luxury, they are also among the easiest remote controls to use -- once programmed.

Some people might want a very simple remote, for instance one that only controls the basic functions of the TV. This can be useful if you want a "secondary" remote for ...

With simple, inexpensive remote controls, a dead battery can be a disaster. Once you replace the battery, you usually have to reprogram the remote.