To answer the Sony RM VL-600 is 24.95 at Best Buy. I just bought one last week and set it up yesterday for my Garage system and it seems to work really well. But for my main system I have been using Marantz's RC1400, but I am not sure they are available anymore. I have about 4 or 5 as they do wear out. Also I keep one in the kitchen so I am always able to control from there as well. I do have a few commands on my Velodyne SW that it just won't learn though. But in the future, I have a concern when I buy a new TV what I will do as the new TV's all seem to be going to to touch pads on their remotes. It would be nice to hear from anyone that has cleared that hurdle. I have done a little online research into the Universal Remotes but not sure if they offer a touch pad yet.
