I have just received word from Philips that the highly anticipated ProntoPro NG TSU7000 full-color touchscreen remote control is shipping immediately and should be available in US stores within the next week or so – just in time for the holidays!

Also reported to be available within a few days is a downloadable version of ProntoProEdit NG, the software you’ll need to fully customize the remote control. Get a head start designing your own personalized clicker! If you’d like to find out more about the ProntoPro NG, be sure to take a look at our preview.

Update: ProntoProEdit NG can now be downloaded here!

Finally, stay tuned for big news on a brand new Pronto layout design contest here at Remote Central, where you’ll get the chance to win some absolutely fantastic Philips prizes! And the best part is – RC members will be the judges!

[ Talk about the ProntoPro NG! ]