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17.06.2013 00:52:30
ir receiver or bluetooth remote for MacBook Pro retina?

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Hi all, 
I have just moved from the 2010 MacBook Pro (with handy ir receiver) to the new retina model (without handy ir receiver).

Thinking that it would be simple to get a USB ir receiver I got a cheap one from Ebay. Needless to say, it doesn't work.

Although I love my Apple Remote control I started thinking that Bluetooth would be a better option as the computer has this built in (so it must be better than infra-red right?) but it looks as though I'll need to buy a Wii or a Sony Ericsson phone to use Remote Buddy.

I need some advice as to what I can make work. I use the remote mainly for iTunes but I don't want to pair my iPhone or iPod to my computer as I teach exercise classes and do a lot of jumping around. My Apple remote has been dropped countless times and I don't want to risk either of my more valuable pieces of equipment as I jump around like a fool or moving them continually in and out of my pocket.

Any opinions would be gratefully received.

Cheers, 
John

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