So this is similar to the 810 >> 880 fiasco.

Build a great looking remote, but hamstring it with 1) bad programming software (810) or 2) make it only work with additional equipment (MRX-10) that a lot of people don't want or need (TRC-780).

So then come out with a remote that looks exactly the same, but programs/functions like people expect. In other words, its what URC should have done in the first place.

This of course is just MHO from a consumer point of view. I bought an 810 and hated the programming (I now have 3 880's) and I loved the look of the 780 (I think it was called an MS-780 when originally shown), but don't need/want the base station so I didn't buy one.

Any idea how long the batteries last?