The R500 offers excellent value for the price tag. Could it be faster? For sure. Could the remote feel more substantial with more weight? Yes. But for the price it does a great job. As long as you understand what this control system is about you will be very happy with it. For those who desire more, step up to the TC system which can offer a higher end experience. Certainly this system allows us to give a user experience that encapsulates some of the features of a full blown TC system at a fraction of cost.