I have played enough with the Pronto and it's software to feel that it is not intuitive and straight forward for me to use.
Also, even though the Pronto seems to have a huge site and following, I do not want to spend the rest of my life getting it to work reasonably well in my system.
Is the software for the T2 such that I do not need to be a software programmer for IBM to get reasonable results and can minimal functioning be accomplished without the use of computer? Cost is not the most important issue.
Thx, in advance for the help and opinions!

I had the same problem with the pronto. After several sleepless nights and almost getting a divorce, I gave up and returned it. I ordered the T2 from www.homeautomationnet.com who had the lowest price. I should be receiving my T2 this Wed or Thurs. I've already downloaded the software and started working on it. The T2 software is 200% much more user friendly.You definetely don't need a college degree for this one. Although the price of the T2 nearly doubles compared to the pronto, I definetely think it's worth it.

There's a learning curve on the T2, just like anything else. But it's not long. Once you get a hang of it, it's very easy to program. You can even copy files and commands from the Pronto to the T2 (although it is not documented quite easily). I'd say the only thing that I wish the T2 could improve upon is its IR learning from other remotes. It's abit picky.

Programming the T2's buttons is a cinch compared to the Pronto. And as mentioned above, learning some remote commands can be tedious, but you can probably find all you need in an existing command library.

DJ

Simple...

You want to screw around FOREVER and never get a functional remote... (but like the flexibility) Get a pronto.

You want to program, and have an OUTSTANDING (although somewhat inflexible art wise) remote get the RTI.

Here, hear. Well put Peet.

MAJ,

I concur with the above comments. The Pronto is great, but it will cost you a lot of time to program and tweak. And to answer your last question: no, you can not get any use out of the T2 without a computer. All its programming is done via the Windows based TheaterTouch Designer software (which is very user friendly and pretty much VOID of bugs).