I'm assuming Apple tracks these posts, if for no other reason than to evaluate customer satisfaction. I could not find a feedback link on their pages, so this is for Apple's future considerations.
1) a charge light would be very useful on the Apple TV remote, so when it is charging we can be sure that it is so doing and when it is fully charged. It is pain to keep checking it with the on screen system.
2) not having the remote charge from the Apple TV base unit is functionally stupid. These remotes are small and get lost in the couch cushions even more easily then the cable remotes and being able the store it when not in use on the back of the TV or near it using the TotalMount would be very handy.