Flash, I think the longer names on fewer devices per page is more helpful to the consumers that I see as going for a remote like this. Less cluttered, easier to understand and a bit easier for your fingers to find the buttons (one handed even) are also great reasons. If you want color or icons your going to be stepping up even more in price, especcially after you see what these pieces will be whored out for on the internet. The 900 , AFTER A FAIR BIT OF FOOLING WITH IT, seems to suit me a bit better (and I have more than 6 devices), ymmv.Of course there are , for some, the HARMONY based solutions with color icons.

You must have picked the wrong favorite dealer. ;-)

Regarding the reduced number of LCD buttons displayed, I thought this micght be a disadvantage as well initially. After plying around with the remote for that last week, I've found that the only time it is a disadvantage is with devices that have a lot of LCD buttons commands that can be frequently used (like a receiver). The Watch and Listen separation takes care of main activities quite nicely and the hrad button layout is superior. iIn fact, I'd like to see the 950's hard button layout changed to match the 900.

To answer a few of the comments, the MX-900 is shipping in very limited quantities. In the coming weeks we should have quite a few more to fill up all of your orders, although I don't have the exact dates (remember, I'm the training guy, not the sales guy).

We are starting to roll out trainings on the MX-900 and TX-1000 software around the country. The first classes that we taught here at HQ and at EHX were well received, although I haven't noticed any threads commenting on my entertaining class at expo...
You can check our website or check in with your distributor for training locations. The software is now available for download on our website.

Keep in mind that the MX-900 is very different in form and function than the MX-850, but it's actually easier to program. All of the work arounds that have been discussed over the years are mostly not necessary with the 900 - we built in all of the hottest features that dealers have been asking for and made them easier to adjust.

Jeff

Can't get the one little "window" to close in the software *%##@!

Don't see the TX-1000 software or manual. Only for the MX-900

Looks like the TX-1000 won't be available until late this month or early next month. The software is almost the same as the 900's. The buttons on the touchscreen come up in page view and the LCD button editor just like the 900. If you get familiar with the 900's software, the 1000 will be easy to work with.

I was wondering if the weight and dimensions of the 900 are correctly listed in the manual? It says 14 oz. and 8 in. x 2.25 in. x 1.25 in.

14 oz.? That's nearly twice the weight of the 950.

Anyone?

Thanks!

I have to apologize for any errors in the Owners Manual for the MX-900. It will not support multiple backlight colors, it has only blue backlighting. I will double check the weights, I can't answer which manual has the error. The MX-900 is considerably lighter than the MX-950.

As to the speculation on the Navigate- (Back to the last device you jumped from), we are working on it for all three remotes (MX-950, MX-900 and the TX-1000). It should be available in a few weeks via live update.

Best Regards,

-Eric

Thanks Eric!

I'm going to order the 900 for personal use.

Thx for the info. I'm in no rush. Heck, lol not even sure I'll be able to afford a TX-1000 when it is available. :)

What they need to do is make a remote identical to the MX-900 that uses AA batteries (lasts longer than AAA) and with the option to choose wether to activate the backlight with the press of any button on the face of the remote (like the 950 can) OR by using the backlight button. I can dream can't I? :D

It's just under 8 oz. with batteries and the length is 9", not 8". The other dimensions are close enough.

Thanks Mike.

Well, I got the 900 today. I like layout and the overall ergonomic feel. Unfortunately, that slight lag I experienced with the 950 is still present. I'm not sure if I can get used to that or not.

For those who are still wondering how I even noticed something this slight, consider another example I came across almost immediately today. When using Tivo, multiple presses of FF and REW are common when watching pre-recorded or even live content. On many occasions, users will press either button 2-3 times in a row to access the faster scan speed. When using the same codeset and trying them one after the other, I found that I have to press the FF button on the 900 at a slower cadence than I can with the 700. If I try to use the faster cadence on the 900, one or more of the IR commands is not received by the Tivo. What's odd is that the audible "beep" that the 900 makes for each button press stays in time with the faster cadence even though the IR command may not have been issued (I'm assuming it isn't issued since the Tivo doesn't receive it). IOW, when I press REW on the 900 3 times at the same cadence as I would on the 700, the 900 beeps 3 times but the Tivo only responds by scanning at speed 1 or 2 vs level 3.

Now, it's certainly possible to outpace the 700. If I press the 700's REW 3 times at too fast a cadence, I get the same result where only 1 or 2 of the REW presses are received as commands by the Tivo box. Again though, the allowable cadence speed is faster on the 700 then either the 900 or the 950. I've been using the 700 and 800 for a while now so I have a feel for how they respond. As a result, the difference in the 900 and 950 makes me think of them as more sluggish and less desirable to use as a result. Over time, I might be able to adjust but unless I were to use the 900 in every zone and replace the 700 and 800, I'll probably always notice it.

Darn, I was really hoping the 900 would be different.

Jeff

I don't know if this was mentioned with respect to your 950, but if you're using commands from the IR database, try reducing the repeats from the default of 3 to 1.

Mike
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