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Sunday, March 18, 2007
When I purchased my MacBook Pro the day it came out, I was really excited to try out Front Row and use the remote. The remote was the sum of all things Apple: simple. Any boy was it simple to use. No manual needed, just press and enjoy. Of course, I was bummed when we would watch movies on my wife’s Mac mini (PowerPC) due to the lack of the Apple Remote on it. While nearly every new Mac for over a year have come with an Apple Remote, the Mac Pro still doesn’t. For those with older models, like my wife’s Mac mini or my TiBook, we were pretty much out of luck.
Now you can use an Apple Remote on any Mac, past or present, with the help of one Twisted Melon. The Toronto-based company makes an infrared receiver called the Manta TR1. The receiver not only allows one to use third-party remotes with their Macs, but it also works with the Apple Remote right of the box! With links to certain sites that get you certain Front Row downloads, you can make any Mac feel like a special new Mac with that white candy-bar remote with its chocolate tip. For about $20, my wife’s Mac mini, my TiBook, or your Mac Pro will now be accepting commands from an Apple Remote!
January 26th, 2008 at 13:24
Turns out you need the Mira software as well to make this Manta TR1 hardware work as desired (even for Front Row only). The software costs an additional CAD $16.
November 11th, 2008 at 12:13
Would have been REAL useful if the seller had made this clear…