My company is considering an HT in an apartment building. I'm looking for suggestions on capable remotes that aren't TOO capable. We don't want to get into RS232/Crestron type expense, but don't want to simply put a receiver's remote on the table so anyone can change menu settings, either. The only command needs are probably transport buttons for DVD/VCR, volume for receiver/prepro, cableTV channel functions, and of course the ability to switch between these sources-most likely macro based for ease of use. Oh, and power of course.

Is there an inexpensive way to get full serial control? Or am I just looking at a specifically programmed universal?

Related topic: How do you keep a remote from walking off? Anybody with experience in this area?