[Ti] Apple Remote + Front Row

[Mark Gibson]

At 4:18 PM -0400 13/10/05, Justin R. Miller wrote:
>$29 it is -- see the right column of the store page.
>
>On Oct 13, 2005, at 2:10 PM, Jim Freeman wrote:
>
>>The new Apple Remote with Front Row software looks really cool. Not 
>>cool enough to buy a new iMac though, especially when I'm very 
>>happy with my PBG4. I had a look at Apple's web site, but I don't 
>>see any signs of Apple selling the remote separately. I'd buy one 
>>in a minute if they did. I often hook my PB up to the television to 
>>watch video or show iPhoto slideshows. With a remote I could keep 
>>my lazy butt firmly glued to the couch.
>>
>>I imagine it's only a matter of time before Apple releases this as 
>>a stand-alone. I guess they'll wait a while to capture all the 
>>people who are enticed to buy an iMac for this feature. But there 
>>must be plenty of people like me who aren't going to buy a new iMac 
>>no matter what bells and whistles are attached. I'm sure many would 
>>be willing to plunk down $29 or $49 for the remote plus Front Row 
>>software, though. I guess there would have to be some sort of USB 
>>device that would receive the signal.
>>
>>Anybody have any information about this?
>>
>>Jim

Yes but it requires built in Infra red to work and there is no 
mention of "Front Row".

Personally I'm guessing that iLife '06 will have an extra component.
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