My HDTV from 2001 only has Component (no DVI/HDMI) so that does not bother me. But I'd lide to have HDMI on a new Pre/Pro so when the time comes to buy a new TV it will work together.
Always remember that for video, the 990's DVI switching will do just fine with HDMI devices. All you need is a few $5 DVI-to-HDMI adapters or DVI-to-HDMI cables and you're set. I've got a mix in my system: one DVI-to-DVI cable from 990 to HDTV, one DVI-to-HDMI cable between 990 and the 983H, and a DVI-to-HDMI adapter between the 990 and the cable coming from my HDMI switch (which collects video from the HD cable box, Blu-ray player, and HD-DVD player).
I also have the 990 and the remote that came with it works fine but the wife is technologically challenged and the Harmony is a dream come true for her.
My wife could figure any system out if she really wanted to, but she just wants to watch TV - and a good universal remote (with macros, custom labels, and the like) allows that. She loves our URC remotes. Without a good universal, my system would have to be much different.
I think Gonk has set up his system to use RF signal so the aiming part is not even a challenge.
And I find myself wondering why I waited as long as I did to make that change...
The convenience factor is just huge, and since I already had an IR distribution system it was easy to get set up (heck, I did it while on a walker with a broken hip).
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