First, thanks to DJ Garcia for the thoughtful, non-flame response. It sounds like the "personal preference" factor (more hard buttons, faster screen switching) is a bigger differentiator than the functionality differences. I would like an RF version of the Pronto (heck, I want a color version, too) and the option to turn off the animation. But overall, I'm quite satisfied with everything about the Pronto other than cost (I'm sorry, I think $400 for a remote is pricey).

AC sensing sounds cool, useful, and too expensive to be worthwhile for my needs (VCR on and off - everything else in my system is discrete).

-avi