You might want to seriously consider the Marantz RC-2000MKII. I went out yesterday to look at the HK TC1000 and the Pronto with my heart dead-set on getting a touchscreen. I was also attracted to the idea of using my computer to program it. I ended up falling for the low-cost, does everything, can learn every code flawlessly, RC-2000 for $199.

In my humble opinion, I liked the Pronto over the HK, but I think I'd rather have other toys. Let's face it... isn't the real toy the system? I just wanted to get all those damn remotes off the table and I have with the RC-2000.

Erik