The remote control is nicer IMO than the wall-mounted thingy. Just keep in mind that it is cheaper for the PB to give you the remote, rather than a hard-mounted button thingy inside the house (or outside), which is probably why they're offering it as a consolation prize. I was offered the remote for no particular reason, and took it, since I want full automation from anywhere, inside or out. I think you should get more for your trouble besides just a refund on the color. You'll have to live with it for the rest of the time you reside in that home.

Can they chip out the old ptec and put the new in?