Nobody has discounted Crestron. Nobody has said they don't like Crestron.
Pambs is asking a simple question, can the Pronto work for me and fullfill my wishes.
And the answer is just as simple, Yes.
If one feels that Crestron is the right way to go, yes then buy Crestron and be happy with that.
If one feels that the Pronto is good enough, yes then buy Pronto and be happy with that.
My point here that you have to make the choice from your needs.
I don't have a pool,HVAC(Live in Denmark),audio server,remote lighting and electric shades.
I just wan't a remote to control my home cinema room and I feel that the Pronto is the way to go for me.
Would I have the Crestron? Yes, of course, but would I have the use of all the possibilities of this system for my home cinema? Probably not.