Eric,
Regarding Macros - I have spent a fair amount of time programming macros knowing full well that it will be easier with the software. My reason for so doing was to provide "seed macros" from which to start when the software becomes available. In other words, programming a few macros now has allowed me to program, debug and rethink macro commands for different macro functions, and to do so in front of my home theater. In this way, I believe it will be very simple to replicate (and slightly edit) current macros.

For example, I have two macros for programming a VCR to record a certain channel at a certain time. With the software, I could simply replicate a sample macro and edit it to record a different channel and/or time.

Just my two cents worth.

Clay W.