shutdown with a remote?

[lamerlizer]

hi guys, i want to know if there is any software that can configure my apple remote so that i could put my mac to sleep with it?

and i understand you can put your mac to sleep by holding the play button. would it take up alot of electricity? would it be a waste of energy? cause it would be nice if i could listen to my music till i sleep and i don't want to get out of my bed when i'm dozing off.

any help appreciated!

 

[Jiddick ExRex]

The sleep function is recommended if you use your laptop more once in two days. Although I do not know how much power it consumes, I prefer it, since it's faster than booting it all the time.

 

[R.Youden]

Try Remote Buddy

With this app you can do almost anything with your Apple Remote. It is fantastic.

 

[Counterfit]

Sleep only powers the RAM, the sleep LED, and enough to the input devices so that you can wake it up.

 

[SpookTheHamster]

You've already answered your question, hold down play/pause. I'm not sure about the MBPs, but my Powerbook could last for at least a week when it was asleep.

 

[lamerlizer]

one week? wow thats quite a long time, which means.. low power comsumption!! thanks!

 

[copanewbe]

Sleep or Scheduler

Yea, like it has been said, you should just probably just let your macbook sleep unless you're gonna be leaving it off for more than a few days.

Instead of using the remote, you can also make your mac sleep after being idle for a period of time in the System Preferences > Energy Saver. Also, you can schedule a shutdown or sleep at any time of the day/night in the same menu under "Schedule". I'm glad Apple gives us plenty of options.

 

[PkennethV]

cause it would be nice if i could listen to my music till i sleep and i don't want to get out of my bed when i'm dozing off.

i use iTunesShut

edit: oh and BTW remote buddy is awsome