Now that i think about it, this controller is probably designed only to work with Samsung products and only over WiFi or Ethernet. Still, I would love to get my hands on one and see how it does what it does, and how much it could support custom integration.

that looks great... it's amazing that a company who doesn't specialize in control has made this beautiful tablet. if it has a decent PC editor for custom graphics, the ability to paste hex codes and access IR, serial and IP command databases, and becomes available in the US at a price point comparable to RTI and Pronto, that will be interesting.

The RTI U2 is way cooler. a lot more expensive, but it actually will send RF to its base station from more than 12" under water. that's impressive. plus it has a screen and stuff.
http://rticorp.com/products/u2.html

thank you John, for being the voice of reason i was too lazy to be!

and people, if you think $1500 is outrageous to control AV, HVAC, lighting, security etc., you just don't have a fraction of a clue. you probably have never heard of Crestron or AMX, but if you want to expand your electronics world, check them out online. $100,000+ for a control system is very common in large residential applications.

There are still two companies I know of that make only high resolution displays:
Sim2: http://www.sim2.co.uk/frameset_video_enter.php
Runco: http://www.runco.com/about.html
neither of them are japanese.
as far as LosCA's original comment, I'd say Sim2, Runco, Pioneer, Panasonic and Samsung are the top 5 brands of HDTVs. Like Jay asked, what brands do you like?

jonny, before you correct Darren's wording, maybe you should double check your own:
"manufacturer VIZIO has asked requested that"
pick one!
"by the FCC to when"
obviously the 'to' does not belong here.
"thus", you fail.

you don't need a macro to turn off the PS3:

USBIRX3:

49D09

PRONTO HEX:

0000 0067 0000 0015 0060 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0018 0018 0018 0030 0018 0018 0229

this has been working for quite some time, not sure if a recent firmware update has disabled it as i don't own a PS3, but haven't had any clients call me yet wondering why the PS3 won't shut off.

i thought this was engadget? are you all really using logitech harmony remotes????
seriously? come on people! you don't have to spend a lot to get a remote that's 1000% better than harmony. it's not a question of price, it's a question of whether you need an online "wizard" to program it. i would think the readers here would be more than capable of this, and would understand the horrific weakness embodied by the harmonies... in the consumer AV world, harmonies are a joke. period.

look at the URC RF30:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16880120003&nm_mc=OTC-C173T&cm_mmc=OTC-C173T-_-Digital+Media+Remote-_-Universal+Remote+Control-_-80120003
$70 gets you a much more capable platform, which can then be paired with an MRF100 for another $50 if you'd like to locate ALL your gear in another room, not just the PS3.

i was confused when i read the line "That dreaded Bluetooth control protocol cuts out the vast majority of remotes from consideration". that's crazy talk. also, someone mentioned that sony "overlooked" the IR sensor. i laughed out loud. how many bluetooth remotes has sony sold, and how much more profit is there in accessories than components? helloooo....

full disclosure: i'm a custom installer who routinely installs $1k+ control solutions, so i may be a tad biased, but again, the URC i mentioned is cheap, much more customizable and easier to use than any harmony. harmony = the bose of the control industry.

did they shut if of or did they shut if off?

just to add to your excellent review:
sony didn't have to include a headset, any bluetooth headset works with the PS3, just like a cellphone. :)