MacDailyNews reader Eric L. received his brand new Apple Remote (US$19) via FedEx as part of a 27″ iMac order and sent along some unboxing photos and first impressions:
Still waiting on the loaded i7 Quad Core!
The remote is as solid as a Unibody MacBook. It doesn’t want to bend at all.
The minimalist plastic case is curved to fit the remote. Perfect alignment.
The menu & play buttons are scalloped, as is the center button.
The aluminum appears to have exactly the same texture as the Unibody Macbook.
So well executed.
I actually hit the Menu button with the MacBook nearby on the table (while closed), and I heard it waking up. I said, “No way”. But it worked.
So as to signal-angles etc, I can say that not even pointing at the laptop, it works great. (Unlike our stupid DirecTV remote).
The new Apple Remote (US$19) lets you control your Mac, iPod, or iPhone from afar: Play, pause, adjust volume, move forward and back, and access menus while playing music and video.
More info about the new Apple Remote here.
Thanks, Eric L.!
That bugger is lanky!
Oh, and the packaging is genius. Stretching the plastic over the cardboard and folding the other way. Just got some headphones and they came wrapped like that. No more foam or anything else. Love it.
any reason why is it larger than previous version?
There are “unboxing” photos of a remote control?!
The box is that large because if it was any smaller it would be much easier for the Post Office goons to steal. Be warned if you want stuff to arrive – use a large box.
Does it work with ATV
No career carrier is going to risk their $30 per hr job, full federal benefits and full retirement package to steal a $19 remote. You must be confusing them with that pig you call “mom”
does this work with apple tv as well? there was no mention of apple tv during the release.
I never thought I could get worked up over a bloody remote but it does look nice.
Got mine today as well. That case is _tight_.
BTW- that form of wrapped plastic packaging is fairly old-hat. I’ve seen it with component shipping for some years.
“does this work with apple tv as well? there was no mention of apple tv during the release”
Front Row is basically the Mac version of AppleTV features.
its the exact same remote that will ship with Apple TV.
the exact same remote.
yes it works.
I want one
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That’s a BIG sucker, isn’t it?!
At first, I thought that the round spot on the back was to hold the quarter; you know, to call someone who cares.
Unboxing pics? This isn’t exactly a new computer here!
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No career carrier is going to risk their $30 per hr job, full federal benefits and full retirement package to steal a $19 remote. You must be confusing them with that pig you call “mom”
Really? Because they do stuff like that all the time.
A trained monkey could do that job.
Why is there a separate Play/Pause/Select button below the “wheel”? Does pressing the center of the wheel perform a different function now, such as only the Select function? Or is there no button at all there now (in the center of the wheel)?
Can you still replace the battery like the old one? It seems a bit wasteful if you can’t.
@ Newman – “No career carrier is going to risk their $30 per hr job, full federal benefits ……”
I previously worked on some US post offices. They had LOG’s – look out galleries – incorporated into their designs. These were enclosed catwalks with two way mirrors over the mail sorting area. They had separate exterior entries so Postal Inspectors could come and go unannounced. Think they would go to all that expense if employee theft wasn’t a problem.
These have to be the some the stupidest comments and questions I have ever read.
Thanks though OP for the great photos! My old Mac Mini remote got lost awhile ago and this just reminded me to get a new pretty one!
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@iworker, the 7th photo down clearly shows the battery compartment…
Eric L. — Thanks for the photos and impressions!
Peace.
This unboxing actually made me want to order one which I will do tonight. The ship time currently is 2-3 weeks.
I would def. Get one if I didn’t have an iPhone. The iPhone remote app works wonders! Gesture and all.
DizzyD,
Thanks dude, it didn’t click when I saw it. I’ll add one to the Macbook Pro next year.