Pressing in all the right places. The two plastic mouldings fit together nicely with smooth, finished edges. The plastic itself is a deep navy blue color. Very little case twisting is possible on the remote, which should result in few physical problems over time. As on the MX-1000, the case features a matte tactile coating that aids in a secure grip.
Rugged finger ridges at the top also enhance ergonomics.
Click to enlarge. Even with the slimming design techniques Universal Remote Control employed, the MX500 is a substantial remote packed with equally impressive features. Centered at the top is a regular LCD screen bordered by six buttons on the left side and a further six on the right side. Instead, each of these is paired up with a changeable LCD label formed with dot-matrix characters.