Just wanna make sure I got this right.

Almost any key on the remote can learn, not just L1-4.

Almost any key can be assigned a macro (does this include the device keys like dvd and vcr; so I could setup a macro that when dvd is pressed it turns on the dvd and switches the receiver and tv to the right inputs)?

Oops, guess I should have said its a Cinema 6 I'am going to get.

Any key on the remote can learn, but you'll be limited to 28 or so keys in total.

Any key can be assigned a macro, except for the device keys and, I believe, the shift key.

The "28" number is an average. You can fit a lot more if you just tap the source remote rather than hold it down for two seconds like it says in the manual.

BTW, why are you getting a Cinema 6?

The device keys cannot be taught a macro or learn. Be sure you get the learning version (6800 or 7800) of the remote. You may only need to control 6 devices, but I'd suggest getting a Cinema7 if you can find one. There's always something new coming out.

Dave

Because of where I live I don't have many options and Costco has the 6800 for $20 Canadian (I could get the 7 at Radio shack, but I could buy 2 6s at costco for what Radio Shack wants for the 7). I only have a dvd, reciever, vcr and tv to control, so that still leaves 2 blank device keys.

Not to mention the way my system is setup the only thing I have to do with the tv is turn it on.
Unless there is some major difference in the memory compacity (which I think is identical) there is no point in buying the 7 for me and likely for most other people.