MBP+ remote advice

[MagicMouse]

I watch a lot of video podcasts with friends, have several TV show subscriptions with iTunes, and also rent a lot of movies through iTunes to watch with my girlfriend. I am getting a 17" MacBook Pro and I am wondering if it sounds like I would use the apple remote. I have felt that way but am not sure of what ways I would use it. Please tell me if you think it is a wise choice to get and why, I thank you in advance for any help!

 

[robbieduncan]

Do you have an iPhone? If so just use that as a remote...

 

[spinnerlys]

Here you can find what you can use the Apple remote for:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC377LL/A#overview

It has a play/pause, back, forward, menu, volume up and volume down button.

It works with iTunes and VLC Player and maybe some other applications.

 

[sh0vel]

With Remote Buddy or Sofa Control the Apple remote works with tons of other applications and has increased functionality.

I have one and at times it encourages total laziness but it often proves very useful for me. If you have an extra $20 go for it.