Maybe we differ on the term "2-way control." If what you mean by 2-way control is to choose media content, on the screen of the remote, then yes. Others have done it including the Nevo SL and the Philips RC9800i.

Most of the discussions on these forums regarding two way control typically does not mean media control. They typically mean the remote is capable of knowing the state of the equipment and receiving back confirmation of a control task, beyond media triggering, etc.

Yes, AMX and Crestron, of course but I don't count them in the top 5 remote companies. I meant handheld systems like Philips, RTI, URC, Nevo, etc.

Of course AMX and Crestron will do just about anything but you are also talking about a control system in the $5000 - $100,000.

I think Philips will open up the 9600 in the near future or at least expand the offerings to more media devices. If they don't then they will not hold any competitive edge against the larger control systems.

Dave