I honestly don't know on this one. I was involved in the graphics for the 980, and I still use one at home, but since I'm not at the main office, I don't know much about what's in stock or even what the current support issues with the product might be.
I don't THINK we've shipped any with fixed buttons in a good long while though. I would contact sales to see if what you're getting shipped is in line with what URC had in mind.
Best regards, Dale
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