In comparing the Cinema 7 with the 15-1994 there is really no contest when it comes to making a decision. For starters, the 15-1994 remote has backlighting which really comes in handy. It also is much more attractive than the Cinema 7. It's more erogonomic and it has normal buttons instead of those cheesy written numerals. I know asthetics shouldn't be a major determining factor, but with all technical aspects of the remotes being virtually equal, there really is no question which one to buy. Now of course if you can find the cinema 7 for $6 like some guy mentioned in a previous thread then you should go that route, but if it comes down to paying $25 for Cinema 7 or $29.95 for the 15-1994 then go for the 15-1994. The only downside is that it says Radio Shack on it :)