Why does the Xtend have programmable remote control capability?
Considering how and where the Xtend will be used, we felt that adding this capability would be a very valuable addition to our design. In addition to control of typical home theatre audio and video components, the Xtend makes a great addition to a remote operated home automation system. In addition, because of the amazing information appliance nature of the Xtend, as well as its relatively low price compared to other high-end universal-remote ONLY units, we feel that adding this capability makes the Xtend an extremely valuable and unique device.