Universal Remote intros versatile MX-980
By Darren Murph 
posted Aug 4th 2007 2:35PM
posted Aug 4th 2007 2:35PM
Hot on the heels of Universal Remote's MX-810 comes the oh-so-versatile MX-980, which aims to allow "professional installers to more quickly and efficiently customize and automate" sophisticated home theaters and entire home AV systems. The wand-style device sports a 320 x 240 resolution display, RF capability, an open programming architecture, and the ability to be programmed by any Windows-based machine with a USB port. Other subtle niceties include a motion sensor that automatically turns on the display when the remote is picked up, blue backlighting for all the buttons, a small integrated speaker, rechargeable Li-ion, and built-in compatibility with the firm's MSC-400 Master System Controller. If you hadn't already recognized, URC is clearly aiming for the high-end crowd with this one, and it's safe to say the $599 pricetag further substantiates that very point.
typical features of the 900 series from URC, but whats it look like...thats the all-important part.
Wonderful ... a motion sensor that will turn on the TV when I pick up the remote off the floor to put it back in its caddy.
I believe the motion sensor turns on the display on the remote similar to the MX-3000 and not the TV itself.
$600 is insane. You can buy a learning remote at K-Mart or Wally World for $25.
yeah and ill never understand people with their ferraris and benzs. shouldnt everyone be perfectly happy with kias and suzuki sidekicks.
to compare a URC with a $25 p.o.s. from walmart is a joke. get a clue
You can have your $600 remote. My E-bay $18 Sony($25 at Wal-Mart) learning remote has the same basic functions as your prettied up bitch.
"same basic functions"
exactly
as alluded to before
a kia also has an engine and 4 wheels
but does it have a v12 engine, sub 4 second 0-60mph times and paint that is check for correctness using ultrasound to ensure consistent depth?
you get what you pay for