Sharon and Mark,
Have you held the SportDog SD-1800 and SD-2000 trasmitters?
Very easy to handle in one hand - dial easy to move with thumb
Small and lightweight
firm response from buttons
tacky so it doesn't easily slip from your hand
programmable to operate in one of 6 modes
I've used the SD-2000 since last November and love it.
SBD, a couple more comments come to mind from what Mark and Sharon said.
I would like to see the time for batteries to recharge take less time. Right now, it is over 12-hours to recharge. However, if doing so reduces battery life significantly, give me the longer recharge time.
Rumors are that you will be coming out with electronics to operate launchers, wingers, etc. One remote that contols both the electronics and the dog's collar would be great.
Also, now that I have 2 dogs, I like the fact that my SD-2000 will control both dogs. However, I am concerned that I will give a correction to the wrong dog by getting in a hurry and not putting the toggle switch in the correct location for the dog I want to correct. A compact transmitter with separate buttons for each dog would be a nice option. That way, there is less likelyhood to correct the wrong dog.
Also, if your looking for product testers for the new collars, let me know. I would be more than willing to give them a thorough workout.
--Roger