viper 5701 python 872 or viper 5900?

Does anyone have any experience with the Python 872 LED 2-way or the Viper 5701? I was debating between these or the Viper 5900. My main problems with the 5900 are: 1 - the remote eats batteries and 2 - hitting the arm button multiple times bypasses zones instead of just confirming the vehicle is armed. My problems with the 5701 or 872 (same thing) are 1 - I've heard people complain that the remotes break easily and 2 - that they people have had issues with programming them. Can anyone advise me on which I should get? I don't want to have to change batteries every few weeks but likewise I'd prefer that than buying a new $100 remote every few months.

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i dunno much about your python 872 led, but i've had experience with the vipers in question, the programming isssues with the 5701 will only arise if ur fairly new at alarms, or if u didn't RTM the question of the remotes durability, let's face it, they are elctronics and aren't made to last forever, but with a little care they can give u a fair amount of service. let's say around 15 to 18 months without need for any probs except battery change, the zone bypass doubt well they are cool and convenient i think personally. in terms of preference i'd go with the 5701, kinda complicated to understand at first, but by far the hottest system. hope i could help.  

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installin's easy. its da customers who make it hard.