In the past (some years ago), I bought a 'One For All' URC-7550 ( [Link: oneforall-int.com] ), believing it would solve the problem of the many remotes currently stacked in a little basket at the side of my chair.

I diligently set it up - used it for a couple of weeks and then reverted back to using the individual remotes. There was always something that you wanted to do that you couldn't with the OFA - and even if you programmed some of the keys to do it, the function was often used so infrequently that I couldn't remember the key I'd programmed without writing down a long list of all the buttons!

I still like the idea of a single remote, but it would have to effectively get rid of the half dozen or so at the moment, be able to replicate all their functions, and not hide them so I have to have a crib sheet just to look up the button I need to press!

I know some people say that touchscreens can be difficult to use without looking at them therefore 'hard buttons' can be better. I've looked at a few and think I like the look of something like the Harmony 525 - it would simplify things for my wife as well. But at the same time I also like the look of the older Pronto's 890, 940 and the Neo (on eBay) - but they of course lack hard buttons!

I can't quite make my mind up - but would prefer not to use it for a week and then go back to all the other remotes again.

Any guidance, or people that had similar experiences?