The OLED screen is bright and easily read in any lighting condition and the button backlighting–activated by pressing “Light” on the side–performed admirably in my no-light theater environment. The remote feels a little chunky compared to my daily MX-980, but I quickly got used to its feel and button layout. It drops the rechargeable batteries, but gets an estimated “six to eight months” from a good set of AAs. Pressing the “Main” button toggles between two options, like “Watch” and “Listen,” making it easy for programmers to logically separate activities. It also adds the red, green, yellow, and blue buttons that are now commonplace on Blu-ray and DSS systems. The MX-780 ($299) hits a new price point in URC’s CCP line-up for a color-screened remote.
