i placed a preorder for one of these things and check the vendors web site to gather updates. here is the latest.

http://www.universalremotecontrol.com/

NOW TAKING PREORDERS!.
NEW UPDATE - The remotes are being flown in to the manufacter on the 28th or 29th. They will then be second day aired to our distributor, which should get them there around Oct. 3rd or 4th. Once we process our back orders, when we see them, we will ship. What that all means is, if you have a backorder, you should see it around the end of the week of Oct. 9th thru the 13th. Whew! New orders will hopefully be able to be processed shortly after. We will keep you posted. Thanks!