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Best Remote??

I would appreciate any suggestions as to which remote might work best in my system. I am a bit tired of using a different remote for each piece, and would like an all in one remote that can display and recreate all (or most) of the functions of each remote, and still not be too difficult to set up, if possible. It must have backlighting for the essential controls while watching DVD's. I use a Mac, if that matters. I would like to stay under $250, but will consider spending up to $500.
I am currently using:
* Musical Fidelity HT600 5 channel amp

* B&K AVP3090 pre-amp

* Sony DVP-9000ES SACD/DVD player

* B&W Nautilus 805 speakers w/ matching stands, * HTM-2 center, LM-1 surrounds

* Denon MD-1000 Minidisc recorder

*Musical Fidelity A3 Tuner

* Toshiba 40X81 Widescreen HDTV

* Monster HTS-3500 power center

Thanks to all for your help and advice.
bmpnyc
bmpnyc OP
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thanks 61, I have a Mac, am I correct in asuming that if I can download a WinPc program I can use the Pronto software? Also, how do the basic controls feel to use when it is dark? I like to be able to feel the fast forward, rewind, pause, etc. when the room is darkened, or at least see the controls easily.
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swampwalker
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Bmpnyc- there are dedicated hard keys for channel change and volume (and maybe mute) and two programable hard keys on each screen. But the keys for changing devices are "soft" (on the LCD screen). There is a back light, which makes the LCD "keys" visible, but there is a severely limited hard key capability. The Home Theater Master remotes might be more to your liking; I only got the Pronto due to a very good price and the ability to control the Loewe TV which has lots of non-standard codes and a menu driven remote logic. Check out the HTM web site and Remote central to get comments on those devices. I'm not trashing the Pronto; if you've got the time and the inclination you can set up some amazing macros and really do a lot; I just haven't had the time and I'm not much of a programmer.
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onhwy61
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Bmpnyc, Swampwalker's comments are correct. Because of the backlighting the Pronto is easy to use in low light situations, but it doesn't have alot of tactile feel. The software is Windows based.
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