I just got my IRIQ ($249) and did a quick program of some the basic functions. The only component I had trouble with was my Denon CD. But, I have the original remote so the codes were easily learned.

So far I give it a strong positive review with the exception of the size. If I had a table next to my favorite viewing/listening location I would be happier with this.

I think the home screen will ultimately be best loaded with all the necessary macro's.

Here's the question...there are preprogrammed codes for x10, which is the only remote I have yet to be replace. I have read here that the IR to RF converter to use is the Command Console from Smarthome. When I called X10, they said the proper converter is their Powermid. And elsewhere in Remote Central I read of the IR543 being the best IR to RF converter.

I am looking for the smallest converter, no controls on the converter is preferred opting to the remote instead. I prefer the look of the Powermid but asthetics are second to performance

Thanks in advance for your responses!

According to this page, the PowerMid is a remote control extender. You put one half in one room (say your kitchen), and the other half in the room with the equipment you want to control (say your living room). The first half takes the IR from your remote, converts it to RF, send it to the second half when then takes the RF and converts it back to IR. That's not what you're looking for.

The IR543 is not an IR to RF converter - it is a IR to X10 converter. The difference is it will directly control your X10 devices by plugging into the wall. With an IR to RF converter you'd still need an RF to X10 converter to actually control your lights.

The IR543 is the original manufacturer's part number. It is rebranded into many different packages and names, but as far as I know it is the only IR to X10 converter on the market -- and it's what you're looking for. It's about $30 and is a small low black box with white buttons on top for direct control. The one I saw was about 4" wide, 3" deep and 1" high (from memory). If you see something matching this description, it's it.