Generally you don't need more than one Universal Remote, but many modules. It's a question of affordability. I use the cheap modules and have no problems with them yet when I bought a controller I bought Homevision. Same reason here, you don't need more than one controller so I wanted the best.

>I have been sort of surprised that people that >own probably the best IR remote control in the >world, have been purchasing the bottom of the >line lighting and lamp modules, that lack many >nice features that are great for home theater. >In addition, the higher end modules and switches >offer