I've had a Cambridge Audio M1+ for years (which I really liked), but it got dropped by my little boy and the screen smashed so had to replace it and opted for this one. I did a little research on AV Forums and it was between this one and a Logitech.
I found the initial setup very easy, instructions were easy to follow, and the programming of the favourites channels was also easy, but a little time comsuming. Not sure I'll use it much as it's easier to use the 'favourites' button (blue) on sky setting to get to the channels I view regularly, but does look nice. Screen is nice to look at and although when just browsing through channels the time out is only about 2 - 3 seconds, but when using it for operation selection, it is user defined.
It does everything I want, I don't use it for multi functions as all of my stuff is turned off at the unit and not left on standby so cannot comment on that.
The jog wheel is a little sensative and I have found that I've gone to another operation to the one I wanted, but with a little time operating the unit, you get used to it. A nice touch would be like the iPod wheel that you can define the sensativity, but alas not.
I have to say that after a couple of weeks use, the batteries are still ok, the unit does 'crash' occasionally, but quickly starts up again after a quick lift out of one of the batteries.
Overall, I am happy with the remote, and pleased with what it does. It suits me fine, but others may find it not to their taste and liking.