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Feb 27, 2008 9:34 AM
by: Network 23
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New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 7:04 AM
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Looking at the "What's In The Box" contents for the new MacBook Pros (Penryn), the Apple Remote is no longer included in the contents. Further, the $19 Apple Remote now shows up as an option in the Configure To Order listing.
Hopefully, this is a mistake! Surely Apple isn't so cheap as to not include the remote?!
Mark
8GB iPhone, Mac Pro 2.6, MB Pro 2.2, Aluminum iMac 2.4, Mini 2.0 Core 2 Duo
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 7:11 AM
in response to: Mark Booth2
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to be honest, i have never used mine. still in the box, along with the silly apple stickers.
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 8:12 AM
in response to: sam1974
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to be honest, i have never used mine. still in the box, along with the silly apple stickers.
You got Apple stickers with your MacBook Pro?
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 8:21 AM
in response to: sam1974
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I think that's why it makes sense for Apple to drop this from the standard spec. Many of the poeple who use a MBP won't use the remote so it's understandable for Apple to save a little cash on including this.
I don't think that $19 is unreasonable.
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 8:38 AM
in response to: David Schultze
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I think that's why it makes sense for Apple to drop this from the standard spec. Many of the poeple who use a MBP won't use the remote so it's understandable for Apple to save a little cash on including this.
I don't think that $19 is unreasonable.
I agree, and now that they've taken this step to make the remote optional they should open up front row to third party apps. This may serve to entice buyers to purchase the now optional remote?
With the exception of itunes, i myself rarely use the other apple apps accessed via front row.
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 8:42 AM
in response to: Mark Booth2
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The Apple remote is now a pay for item, however, in this country (Australia) the new model is significantly cheaper so even if paying for the remote the whole package is way cheaper and you get a bargain. Previously the cost of the remote was built into the cost of the computer. Now those who don't want it don't have to pay for it and only those who want do pay. Seems very fair to me.
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 9:02 AM
in response to: Mark Booth2
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I can understand why the remote is not included in the new MBPs. For the most part, you would be using it in a close enough proximity that you wouldn't NEED a remote. The exception being if the MBP is your only puter-based entertainment unit, and thus you might have a need for the remote.
I have found out the remotes are fairly interchangeable. The remote from my mini (Core solo)would have effect on a friend's MB (Core duo). Now this may no longer apply but it's worth a try if you have a slightly older Mac that DOES have a remote.
And Will: Hi!... I got the Apple stickers in my new MBP box. Of course that is an entirely different can of worms that is discussed elsewhere on this board.
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 9:58 AM
in response to: Mark Booth2
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I don't use the remote, and never have. Wanna buy it for $20?
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 10:23 AM
in response to: Gnarlodious
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i have a brand new mbp and i got a remote, no sticker though. would have liked the sticker. atleast i never saw one in the box.
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 10:49 AM
in response to: Mark Booth2
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trust me - you were paying for the remote with the previous MBP. now you have the option to buy it only if you need it. mine is still siting in the original box, wrapped in the original plastic with the seal unbroken. i want my $19 back. ;o)
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 10:49 AM
in response to: OrionHR
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I have found out the remotes are fairly interchangeable. The remote from my mini (Core solo)would have effect on a friend's MB (Core duo). Now this may no longer apply but it's worth a try if you have a slightly older Mac that DOES have a remote.
The remotes are 100% interchangeable.
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 11:40 AM
in response to: Mark Booth2
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I have to agree with Mark. This must be a mistake. The remote must be around $1 to manufacture, so why not include it with the computer that touts Front Row as one of its main features? Seems very lame to me...
Of course, this won't stop me from upgrading 
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 12:22 PM
in response to: Will : Hi !
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to be honest, i have never used mine. still in the box, along with the silly apple stickers.
You got Apple stickers with your MacBook Pro?
I've gotten Apple stickers with every Mac I've bought for the past 15 years.
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Re: New MacBook Pros: No Apple Remote Included
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Feb 26, 2008 1:23 PM
in response to: Brent1202
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Brent,
I found mine inside the box of discs and the basics manual. Try looking there.
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