LOL, I don't mind using all of those remotes. Plus $100 for a harmony is better spent towards some new speakers. What will the remote get me, nothing thats worth $100.
Then $100 would be money well spent to keep the mrs happy. Do that and you would be surprised how much more cooperation you an get when it comes time to buy new equipment. My wife loves the ease of use the Harmony provides and the 'help" button makes it even that more intuitive.