Looking for a universal remote

Harmony 890, easy to program, easy to use, excellent RF capability.

Second on the Logitec Harmony remotes. The 1000 was very easy to program and the graphic interface makes control simple. Priced at about $500 for the remote and $100 for the RF optional receiver if needed.

None of the harmony remotes will display info from the Apple TV on it's LCD. Apple Ipod Touch will over wifi, but will not function as a universal remote. I know that the more expensive crestron and AMX panels will do this, but your looking at big bucks for a fully programmed system. You're going to have to compromise. Use the Harmony to control the system and carry the Ipod touch around in your pocket. Use the money saved on the crestron system to pay off your car.

Prpixel, Troy wants the image on the AppleTV to be on the TV screen if I understand his question, so that's not a problem. AppleTV does that anyway, so he does not need that capability on his remote. I believe.

The TV (plasma) is on a lift and prefer to have the TV hidden when listening to music. Also, when listening to music outside, I won't have a screen to view. It's cool that Apple TV offers the screen viewing, just want that option on a remote. Checked out Creston, ouch, those are expensive.