Actually the iPod Touch with XP3 would be the least expensive entry level two-way, $897. And that includes the price of a new iPod Touch 32gb and the RTIpanel license. :) You could go cheaper and get the 8gb Touch instead. Or for just $200 more give them an iPad2.

I say this tongue in check because I don't like the iPhone/Touch/iPad as a control system. BUT our clients do like this. With more receivers being able to stream music straight from the iPhone/Touch/iPad I'm liking the Apple devices more and more. But I still want a hard button remote in my hand, T2Cs+ is what I will probably use at my house soon enough. We have a T3 that my wife doesn't like using at all. She hates the size of it and the touchscreen. That and having to use two hands to use it.