lack of an apple remote (whining)

[ComeOnDieYoung]

I realize the word "PRO" means professional, and with a high-end computer like a Mac Pro i'm supposed to be sitting in my swivel chair animating all day... but I also use the computer for entertainment

Would it really have been that difficult to include an Apple Remote with the Mac Pro?

 

[Pressure]

No, but seeing as the Mac Pro has no IR-sensor to receive the signal, it would ultimately be a waste of resources to include an Apple Remote.

 

[Volante]

i'm using a keyspan receiver, apple remote and remote buddy for support on my mac pro. I'm guessing they don't include IR on the mac pro because it's a tower that you have on the floor, which would mean poor ir reception.

 

[hexonxonx]

i'm using a keyspan receiver, apple remote and remote buddy for support on my mac pro. I'm guessing they don't include IR on the mac pro because it's a tower that you have on the floor, which would mean poor ir reception.

How is this working for you? I was just about to buy a Mac Pro when I realized there is no sensor. Watching videos on this will be my main purpose for buying one due to the huge amount of storage space I can have.

Will Apple stores have any remote systems that can work with the Mac Pro?

 

[aibo]

Using an Apple remote + eHome 2005 receiver + remote buddy software here. Works great.

 

[Virtuoso]

If they ever get around to updating the Cinema displays, it would be good to have a remote sensor built in. That would get around the problem of the tower being tucked away on the floor. Most people tend to point a remote at a screen anyway, regardless of where the device they want to control is actually located.

 

[Tallest Skil]

No, but seeing as the Mac Pro has no IR-sensor to receive the signal, it would ultimately be a waste of resources to include an Apple Remote.

+1. Do some research, thread starter.

 

[trainguy77]

I have a Mira IR receiver and apple remote. It works just as if it was included.

 

[southerndoc]

If they ever get around to updating the Cinema displays, it would be good to have a remote sensor built in. That would get around the problem of the tower being tucked away on the floor. Most people tend to point a remote at a screen anyway, regardless of where the device they want to control is actually located.

I suspect Apple will do this when (if) they ever update the ACD's. Of course this is only speculation (wishing) on my part as I have no insider source at Apple to suggest such things.