Having 'Macro Groups' on the Pronto is just
nothing more than a way of segregating macros
of similar function. It is not limiting in any
way. I think the basic idea is having easy
access to your macros in a categorized pull
down menu, just as each component is contained
in a pull down 'device' menu. I also think
they've incorporated a very structured/logical
interface that works well, and can stand on it's own without the software. Any perceived 'limitation' should be addressed in the companion
software when it is released.

If you write a lot of macros, then 'grouping them makes perfect sense. Each group can hold
25 macros (5 pgs of 5 each). If you have say
17 favorite channels, then it makes perfect
sense to group them under their own category,
why not? The same could be said for macros
such as 'watch LD' or 'watch DVD' or 'watch VHS'
(god forbid).

Amount of macros and groups is only limited
by memory avaialble.