[Ti] Re: Apple Remote + Front Row

[Timothy Luoma]

On Oct 13, 2005, at 4:18 PM, Justin R. Miller wrote:
> 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?
>
> $29 it is -- see the right column of the store page.

Except that's just for the remote.

Without Front Row.

And you'd need an IR receiver.

TjL