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Apple Remote With Macbook

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kam760

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May 4, 2008
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I was just wondering whether Apple still bundle remotes with Macbooks. I bought a black 2.4ghz Macbook just over a month ago (~1st March), and my friend within the next few days also bought one (same model). He had a remote bundled with his Macbook, yet mine didnt. I am having trouble actually finding any mention of this clearly on the internet.
I thought perhaps the offer started after I purchased mine, but found out that they bundled them before.
Also I checked the Apple Store UK website and if you click on Apple Remote, it says,

" Apple Remote with Mac
Included with most new desktop and notebook Macs..."

We both bought ours in Manchester.

Thanks
 
I believe Apple stopped bundling them. You may have picked up a newer one while your friend got one from a previous shipment which still included the remotes.
 
I think that they stopped bundling them. My MBP didn't come with one either, so I had to purchase one seperately.
 
Apple stopped bundling the remote with the newer Penryn based Macbooks. It's likely you got a newer Macbook and your friend didn't.
 
Yep, definitely did not have a remote with my BlackBook 2.4 Penryn 250GB, but I was able to get one for $20 at the Apple Store. All they have are those white ones. If you've got one now, just don't include it when you sell your MB! I picked-up my BlackBook at the end of February '08. :eek:
 
Otherwise try the salling clicker application. you can use your phone as a remote. The good thing is that your phone is always on you and the remote gets forgotten in any drawer at home.
 
jotamurray said:
Otherwise try the salling clicker application. you can use your phone as a remote. The good thing is that your phone is always on you and the remote gets forgotten in any drawer at home.
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This is my first post on the forums, just wanted to say thanks for mentioning salling clicker, it's a brilliant application for using your phone as a remote!! I didn't buy the apple remote as i figured i'd loose it or never remember to take it with me when i need it. Just tried this app now and it works great with my N95.
 
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