Many of the comments on the linked article seem to feel that the sale could be a positive provided the division is picked up by a go-ahead company who will improve both the hardware and the web interface. A TV/AV manufacturer would be a logical candidate.

For my part, I only have a Harmony 300 to worry about and I must say I find the hardware OK although a bit shiny and slippery, and I have not had too many problems with the web interface either.