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http://www.apple.com/ipod/accessories.html]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
plus i'm doing my part to preserve engadget server resources by disabling pictures and ads :)]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
i want frontrow on my powerbook!!!!]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
No mention anywhere.

hmmm...

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My only question is... if it's a bluetooth enabled remote, why do both the remote and the dock seem to have IR ports on them? Does it support both IR and bluetooth?]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
Apart from the unoriginal name, it looks good. Should give MCE and MythTV/VDR/etc a run for their money.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
And to the people who just bought an iMac before this. Yes, you pretty much are out of luck. There's always something newer/better/shinier coming down the pike. You place your bets and you take your chances....

As to Front Row on other Bluetooth-equipped Macs like powerbooks, damn good question. I'd like to use it on my powerbook where I have an S-video out to hook to my stereo system.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
Apple might release a IR-to-USB hardware piece to make the Remote (and FrontRow) useful to PowerBook, mini, and G5 users. But as of today, I wouldn't buy one and expect it to work without more hardware.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/How much though? $19.95 - $24.95 i'm guessing.
So don't fret]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/








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http://www.hypnoticnet.com/apple_airtunes_remotecontrol.html
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A shame, too. If it were bluetooth, I'd buy it. But I don't always have a line of sight to my powerbook, so if they keep it infrared AND make you plug in a USB receiver, no go for me.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/71701/wo/e8Y30d6ckcCk3NATw1I2DpEQNRo/1.0.15.1.0.8.25.7.11.0.3

It's compatible with the iPods, so I doubt its bluetooth (too bad, I wanted it for my powerbook).]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
What is the point in making it Bluetooth? It would eat batteries for one thing.

Bluetooth is a technology that is really looking for a problem to solve. It was designed for intermittent data connections, NOT for streaming audio, or video, or for using as a remote control.

Every time something new comes out every one jumps out of their skin for Bluetooth. Headphones, syncing, remote control.

There are better, more functional technologies for all of these problems.

If you want a Bluetooth remote for your Mac or PC, then buy Salling Clicker. I'm sure they'll support Front Row.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
I'm sure that the next version of the Mini will have an IR reciever on it. I just hope it doesn't take too long to get there.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
Agree with everyone on the IR remote... lame. Good design as usual), lame execution.

Not sure about the black screen... I presume it's skinnable? Black UIs don't look good on TVs...]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
http://www.centerstageproject.com/]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
why is apple excluding other computers for front row? what is the business logic? all I can say is that a beefy mini with front row, would be a dream for a lot of people, regardless if your a mac head or not.

hey engadget, your photos cant be clicked.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
In short:
1. Its way more expensive to implement.
2. It consumes power more quickly.
3. All the extra bandwidth bluetooth offers is basically wasted in a remote control. Commands sent from the remote are short and serial in nature.

Also, Steve Jobs is so impressed with the fact that this thing has just 6 buttons, but if you think about it, all it does is control the media player. The bulk of extra buttons on other remotes are for TV related functions which arent supported in this case.

On another (unrelated) note, I'm really starting to hate these apple product releases. Every time they come out with something new (for them), they act like its the latest greatest thing and they were the first ever to think of that. HOLY CRAP theres an ipod that supports video! WOW a remote control for the computer! Listen up Mr. Jobs, products that do these very things are already on the market. Don't act like such hot shit. I know other companies do this too, (i.e. AMD64 versus Intel's EM64T) but somehow it seems way more annoying coming from Apple.

maybe its just me tho....]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
from: http://www.apple.com/imac/design.html]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/
There is zero innovation in this product... it's jumping on the bandwagon. Go look at SageTV, GB-PVR, etc, etc...]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/http://www.engadget.com/2005/10/12/apples-front-row-and-apple-remote/Microsoft has this for at least 3 uears now, ever heard of "Windows Media Center". This is actually apple copying microsft, except worse, as in no live TV with DVR capabilities.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:20AM