I know why Apple hasn't updated the Remote !!

[Perfectionist]

The reason is simple and obvious and definitely true !!

It's because they are (finally!) planning to introducing a built-in TV Tuner on the iMac !!

They will need a full re-design of the remote to act as a TV Control which is why they haven't bothered improving the present one ..... mystery solved !!

In the meantime, which product out there is the best TV tuner for an iMac ..... Elgato or Miglia or somebody else ??

 

[GoCubsGo]

Crack smoker party of one.....
Really? The remote functions exactly how it should. What more could you do to it unless you actually add other functions (such as DVR) to the Apple TV?

 

[JNB]

Crack smoker party of one.....
Really? The remote functions exactly how it should. What more could you do to it unless you actually add other functions (such as DVR) to the Apple TV?

But it doesn't have a display! Or come in black or aluminum!

 

[alphaod]

The reason is simple and obvious and definitely true !!

It's because they are (finally!) planning to introducing a built-in TV Tuner on the iMac !!

They will need a full re-design of the remote to act as a TV Control which is why they haven't bothered improving the present one ..... mystery solved !!

In the meantime, which product out there is the best TV tuner for an iMac ..... Elgato or Miglia or somebody else ??

Just go buy a Logitech Harmony remote... Problem solved! (As if there was one...)

And your post is confusing.

 

[crobbins]

The reason is simple and obvious and definitely true !!

It's because they are (finally!) planning to introducing a built-in TV Tuner on the iMac !!

They will need a full re-design of the remote to act as a TV Control which is why they haven't bothered improving the present one ..... mystery solved !!

In the meantime, which product out there is the best TV tuner for an iMac ..... Elgato or Miglia or somebody else ??

If only..

 

[Perfectionist]

The rest of the World are making their computers in to "Media Centres" plus "convergence" is the mantra of the day/decade, not to mention companies are looking to increase their revenues by eliminating 3rd party accessory suppliers ..... how long will Apple continue to fight against commercial evolution ??

 

[aaquib]

So, you're saying that they want to have one of those big 47 button remotes? You do know that Steve Jobs, multiple times, made fun of those, saying that Apple's remote does all the functions in only 6 buttons, as apposed to 40+.

 

[jeremy.king]

What more could you do to it unless you actually add other functions (such as DVR) to the Apple TV?

Volume would be nice to have on the Apple TV.

 

[smogsy]

shutdown button would be a nice addition say u was watching a movie or using frontrow you could power your imac down without moving

 

[xxjuicymintxx]

Meh, I like the remote now.
I can see where it might need an upgrade though. haha.

 

[liketom]

if it's not in an Aluminium then it's not new and improved


White plastic is so last tuesday

 

[Brycew]

shutdown button would be a nice addition say u was watching a movie or using frontrow you could power your imac down without moving

You know you can just put it to sleep by holding down the play button.

 

[Polycorn]

shutdown button would be a nice addition say u was watching a movie or using frontrow you could power your imac down without moving

You can. I made a frontrow plugin for that.

Check http://dinkytunes.com

 

[kastenbrust]

The only update to it would be making it in aluminium, i doubt theyll go adding any extra buttons to it.

 

[musukosan]

Crack smoker party of one.....
Really? The remote functions exactly how it should. What more could you do to it unless you actually add other functions (such as DVR) to the Apple TV?

Fast forward and rewind would be nice (instead of just 'next chapter')... although I suppose this could just be a software update on the AppleTV itself.

 

[NT1440]

The rest of the World are making their computers in to "Media Centres" plus "convergence" is the mantra of the day/decade, not to mention companies are looking to increase their revenues by eliminating 3rd party accessory suppliers ..... how long will Apple continue to fight against commercial evolution ??

Really? Last time I checked most desktops dont come with TV tuners standard.

And apple doing what everyone else does? Where have you been the last 25+ years?

 

[SummerBoy]

Really? Last time I checked most desktops dont come with TV tuners standard.

And apple doing what everyone else does? Where have you been the last 25+ years?

stop being a smsrtasd

 

[NT1440]

stop being a smsrtasd

If by smartass you mean calling someone out on missinformation, sure, im a smartass.

 

[QuarterSwede]

They will need a full re-design of the remote to act as a TV Control which is why they haven't bothered improving the present one ..... mystery solved !!

They have updated the remote. It's called an iPhone/iPod touch with the Remote app. Seriously, it's slick as hell.

 

[rs13]

why change something that works so well is what i say, i love the remote always have its simple and slick what more do people want as has been said before who wants a remote with 40 something buttons.
I love the remote they way its is plain and simple.