Having taken time to do a bit more reading it appears that Rich_uk is in the same position as me.

Watched the Harmony review and checked their database and it would seem that all my devices are covered. Thought it might be a good option ...... then I looked at the price of a few old school Prontos on eBay. Now I'm torn.

What on earth has happened in 15 years ?!?

I expected the advances in tech in that time would have delivered a device that could set itself up over wifi, sync with all you devices and downloaded images etc over your broadband connection in minutes..... for sub £100.