I'm an MX-800 user for my main system and am very comfortable with programming it via MX-editor and learned codes.

I need some help for two other TV+Cable+DVD systems behind closed doors, and I've narrowed down my options to:

1) 2x MX-850 (pros: PC programmable, gets me the new software; cons: cost)
2) 2x MX-350/250 (pros: RF, cost; cons: manual programming sounds like a PITA and seems less flexible)
3) Use dumb cable universal remotes and 2x Remote Extenders: [Link: amazon.com]

Any thoughts?

Also, I need a source for more flashers for my MX-800's IR blaster unit -- lost my original box & have more components to control!

Thanks!

-Gian