Be sure to post your honest opinions of it... some folks come off as "I hate Microsoft and everything they stand for, and although I formed my dislike of the product before seeing it here's my review...".

Is the IR range unreasonably limited with your equipment? I've found with other remotes that half the battle is actually on the receiving end. With a generic pre-programmed remote, my Hitachi TV has to be aimed directly at -- but I just can't seem to miss my JVC VCR. Point it at the ceiling, the wall, two inches from my hand etc and it still receives it. It's not just the remote here.