"Previous" and "Next" Buttons

{mosgoogle}One of the minor issues with the Harmony 676 (and other models) was it had a "Next" button, but no "Previous" button. On the 880, the issue has been solved. You can now go forward and back till your thumbs and fingers get tired or go numb (not recommended).

Redesigned Directional Pad

While the D-Pads on Logitech's other remote models were efficient, there was still a little room for improvement. The new D-Pad on the 880 has a larger diameter, and is concaved so you can "feel" the direction you want to press. What makes it easier to use, is the addition of 4 backlit arrows (N, E, S, W), so navigation in the dark is effortless. Previous versions of Logitech's remotes do not have the backlit D-Pad, and only the center button is lighted.

Motion-Activated

One of the exciting new features of the Harmony 880, is having it turn on automatically by the motion-activation sensor built-in to the remote. I've been using the Harmony 676 since the April review, and I found that when turning off the lights, and watching a movie, I had to fumble around for the glow button. No more! The 880 will always have its buttons clearly backlit and glowing in the dark--all you need to do is pick the remote up. If the remote is lying on the table, simply pressing any button can wake it up along with the rich blue backlight glow.

The other Logitech remotes do have the option for any button to initiate illumination, but one of the features like this you have weigh, is that it will consume more battery life. With the 880, being motion-activated is a (battery)life-saver. Add the recharging capability and this is perfect remote harmony. And don't worry if you find yourself picking up the remote and setting it down several times, just because it looks cool when it automatically turns on.