I am not an expert though I may be able to answer some. The software although not perfect works o.k. after some experimenting, you do have to learn through the remote, although you can upload to the computer saving your codes, the backlight works good for me, the neo uses ncf files in place of ccf and are not compatible with ccf, so your choice of files will be limited for the time being, I own both and can say the the pronto without hard buttons sits on the shelf, although the neo cannot do all of the pronto tricks, as a practical every day remote and a resonable price the neo was the right choice for me.

P.S. I was not sure if this the right choice, so I bought from bestbuy, if it had turned out I did not like it 30 day return no questions so this way you can try it for yourself

hope this helps

This message was edited by RWI on 03/12/02 20:15.05.