Apple Remote Control for iPod (White)
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Manufacturer: Apple ComputerBrand: Apple
Edition: Electronics
Model: MA128G/A
Publisher: Apple Computer
Studio: Apple Computer
Music Label: Apple Computer
Product features:
- Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G; iPod mini; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G
- Remote control for iPod or Apple desktop/notebook PCs
- Plug your iPod into the Universal Dock and choose a playlist, slideshow or video
- Combines with Front Row to make accessing your digital media library a snap
- Offers play/pause, volume control and forward/back buttons
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Apple Remote Control for iPod (White)
Customer Review: Very limited use IMO
Summary: 1 Stars
I picked one of these remotes on sale at my local Future Shop on spec, since I can return it within 30 days for a full refund.
Since I hadn't done any research, I cannot fault Apple for my lack of enthusiasm for this remote.
I do not own an iPod Universal Dock, since I have the Denon Dock with my A/V Receiver, and an older iPod Dock without IR capability already.
My G5 PowerMac doesn't have embedded IR receiving capability that I am aware of either. Why wasn't IR functionalty included with the newer iPods either? Some grand oversights IMO!
Apparently, the big plus that some reviewers are claiming is the ability to interface with Front Row sofware. Wowser, wowser, wowser!!! Well I have a couple of Microsoft USB Media Mice (discontinued I believe, but maybe still avaialable on eBay or elsewhere) which have many buttons that interface with any Mac application by configuring an inexpensive and excellent shareware program, USB Overdrive. I'm sure there are comparable USB mice that can be used for this purpose.
http://www.usboverdrive.com/USBOverdrive/News.html
USB Overdrive is certainly not restricted to Front Row by any means. I can do almost anything remotely, including iTunes and DVD Player operation from 20 feet or so. I've used it to watch DVD movies on my Powerbook, but of course the Apple Remote can do this right?!
The Apple Remote buys me nothing without the Universal Dock, which is overpriced anyway. The whole concept of operating such a small portable device like an iPod is flawed IMO, since one cannot see what one is doing and what is left is to merely skip fwd and rev based on no visible feedback and adjust volume or mute. If you're close enough to see where you are you don't require a remote anyway! To somewhat lesser extent this also applies to a desktop computer, since wireless mice have been available for quite a while now.
However it can be picked up cheaply and looks cool I suppose. I might be taking mine back, even though it could be useful for a future Mac in my life. I wonder why it didn't include some mousing capability? Now THAT would have been novel and sellable!!
MR
Description of Apple Remote Control for iPod (White)
Box ContentsApple Remote, Battery (CR 2032), User Guide With the Apple Remote, you can take control of your digital entertainment from anywhere in the room. Simply connect your iPod to a home stereo or a speaker system, and experience songs, slideshows and more from across the room. Just plug your iPod into the Universal Dock and choose a playlist, slideshow or video. Ready to move on to the next song? No need to get up from your sofa just press the forward button on the Apple Remote. Phone ringing? Just click pause, then pick up where you left off. The Apple Remote also works with the new iMac G5. It combines with Front Row a menu-driven, full-screen interface to make accessing your iMac's digital bounty from any seat in the room as simple as navigating your iPod. When you click the Apple Remote's Menu button, your desktop fades and Front Row's sleek interface takes its place to give you control over your music in iTunes, your photos in iPhoto, the videos in your Movies folder and whatever DVDs you want to play. Just sit back and enjoy the show.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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