Philips has recently announced the upcoming release of a new flagship universal remote for home theater systems, the Prestigo SRT9320, which features both a 2.8-inch color touchscreen and physical buttons as the interface method. The remote is able to control as many as 20 separate devices and Philips promises users will not need a PC to program it.A USB port is included for software updates, which also include new channel icons displayed in the LCD screen. Despite its flagship positioning, the SRT9320 does not use RF signals or a built-in rechargeable battery. Philips' Prestigo SRT9320 will be available in the first quarter of 2009, priced at $249. [via CNET]

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