I've got the same problem as in this thread:

[Link: remotecentral.com]

I've had my MX-500 for about 5 years now and never had a problem until recently. I used to get several months out of a set of batteries, changing them at most twice a year. Suddenly, they were only lasting for a few days or weeks.

"You've definitely got a short circuit there, somewhere. If it's still under warranty you might want to send it back for repairs or replacement."

Obviously, my remote is way past warranty. Is there anything that can be done about a short, or am I better off just getting a new remote?

If I were to look into getting a new one, am I on the right track in thinking the MX-900 is a good bet? I've been so happy with the MX-500, I've had little reason to check in here for a while and am out of touch with recent offerings as a result.

Dan