| Serial Blasters(Prebuilt+DIY) | Redmond Remote+RX | Other USBTransceivers | CommandIR III | CommandIR III Pro | Tied to 1 remote | n/a | y | n
| Any LIRC compatible remote
| | Supports any IR remote | y
| n
| n
| y | y
| Controls at least 1 set-top box | y
| n
| y
| y
| y
| Can control multiple devices | different make/models only
| n | different make/models only
| y
| y
| Differentiates between identical devices(multiple identical set-tops) | n | n
| n
| y, up to 4 | y, up to 16
| Linux drivers developed & supported by manufacturer | n
| n | some | y
| y
| Technical Support available | forums/email lists
| forums/email lists
| forums/email lists some email support | email + phone
| email + phone
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Last Updated: Sunday, 27 March 2011
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CommandIR Overview