Universal Remote suggestions

I used to have one of those Sony Touchscreen Remote commanders.

If you want something that will control anything with an IR code and doesent take long to set up, go with one of those SOnys. Mine worked great, it controlled everything and was very simple to use. once i figured out how to program it, i had 7 different remotes programmed into it in about 5 minuits and i was done.

If you want something with cool graphics and highly customizable displays that can learn anything, control everything, and make you breakfast in the morning, get one of those top of the line Pronto's.

Not to hijack the thread but can any of these remotes control specialized function, i.e. looking up programs on digital cable and stuff like that. I briefly had a Marantz but it couldn't learn those funcitons so I ditched it. If there is something that truly does it all I'm interested. Thanks.

The best place I have found for remote info is www.remotecentral.com

I have yet to find a function that my Philips Pronto Pro can not learn (with the exception of flipping the LP's and putting a CD in the transport:~).

From my chair I operate both my HT gear (including Digital Cable Box, TV, Receiver, etc.) and my two channel on the other end of the room.

I've been using a Universal Remote Control, Inc. Programmed and Learning controller from Audio Advisor for over 3 years. It has a wide selection of preprogrammed settings, and can learn anything else including a few multi command keys. Excellent battery life, logical key setups for pre programmed keys. Easy to use. Nice fit in one hand. Right now it does my TV, DTV, VCR, DVD, Tuner CDP and Integrated Amp and I'm still not using all available devices. I am pleased with the value for $119.