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    Control Your Mac With an iPhone, the Patent

    NEC's New TV Remote Uses No Batteries

    New iMac Finally Gets Matching Apple Remote

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    Image of BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2
    12/16/09

    In reply to Control Your Mac With an iPhone, the Patent
    I'm still on the fence about getting a mac. *n00b alert* what's that one that has like the 21" screen with the components built in? I like that one -- or maybe a macbook -- do they ever package them together as a deal?
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    Image of TheSonOfKrypton TheSonOfKrypton
    12/16/09

    @BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2: iMac is the one you're thinking about. But yea, if you're a student or just like portable shit period, I'd rather suggest a Macbook or Macbook Pro.

    You ever get around to beating MW2? Played it online yet? Multiplayer on that game is my crack cocaine these days...
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    Image of €hЯ!§ needs more ♥'s €hЯ!§ needs more ♥'s
    12/16/09

    @TheSonOfKrypton: I finally played around with a MacBook Pro when I went to the Apple store instead of going straight to the iPhones (which I already have...).

    All I can say is DAMN. I want one. I just wish they came in a size a little smaller than 13". My laptop is 11.1" and I love the size. The 13" just seems a little bit too big.

    But man! It was fast. And so smooth. iTunes runs perfectly on a Mac. I'm getting one next year. And sorry for drifting so far off topic. :]
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    Image of BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2
    12/16/09

    @TheSonOfKrypton: I beat it on recruit which I don't personally qualify as beating it. Multiplayer online I do like playing. Hit me up with a FR -- SusquehannaGrad
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    Image of kthxbai kthxbai
    12/16/09

    @BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2: The 21 incher is a macbook built into a screen.... meaning there is generally no differences in the innards of the macbook pro and the imac.

    I was on the fence about getting my 15 inch macbook pro, but my band was progressing and i decided it would be nice to dabble in audio recording. Logic 9 and the fireport that im using are fantastic.

    Go buy a mac... do it... But if you prefer desktops or already have a kick ass lappy, het the 21 inch imac or the massive 27 incher and play your xbox through it rofl
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    Image of BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2
    12/16/09

    @kthxbai: I have a 2007 model HP laptop -- obviously nothing impressive. I also have a 2004 model Dell PC (bought for college) which after recently having everything rebooted works alright. I have given up on games for PC since I'm quite content with my xbox so my next computer would be just for leisure and the occasional Photoshop project. BTW -- Thanks readers for all the responses/advise! #macpurchase
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    Edited by BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 at 12/16/09 10:34 AM BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 was starred BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 was unstarred
    Image of TheSonOfKrypton TheSonOfKrypton
    12/16/09

    @BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2: PS3 or XBox Live Bergen? Please say PS3. Don't have bad taste.
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    Image of BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2
    12/16/09

    @TheSonOfKrypton: Sorry to disappoint -- 360 ftw
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    Image of TheSonOfKrypton TheSonOfKrypton
    12/16/09

    @BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2:Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo... yea......About that.....
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    Image of kthxbai kthxbai
    12/17/09

    @BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2: Well, I didnt think the backlit keys on the pro would matter so much, but they kick so much ass. And i prefer the glossy screen on the pro as well. You can occasionally find a sick deal on a pro making it closer to that $1000 pricepoint on the white macbook. Plus firewire is a snazzy extra. -Honestly aside from aesthetics, the differences between the white mac/eggbook are really minimal -firewire, ram max of 4GB on the eggbook, 8GB on the pro...-

    Personally I think desktops are a dying breed, and I love my MBP. If you can go buy one RIGHT NOW and love its backlit keyboard-y goodness. Later in 2010 there will probably be an i5 or i7 upgrade in macbook pros and you will really be able to justify upgrading.

    Side note- 360 FTFWWWWW!!! I have been on this left for dead 2 binge for two weeks now- ever since that javelin glitch on MW2 got to widespread- but with those two games I have so much re-found love for my 360. I would PS3 bash, but I would rather not start a flame war with Son of Krypton. =]

    Sorry to ramble guys... lol
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    Image of Noobs-R-Us Noobs-R-Us
    12/16/09

    In reply to Control Your Mac With an iPhone, the Patent
    If they can come up with a patent for me to control my woman with the iPhone, THAT would be worthwhile.
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    Image of Mikestan Mikestan
    12/16/09

    In reply to Control Your Mac With an iPhone, the Patent
    The Gestapos are going to have to kill someone now.
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    Image of Odin Odin
    12/16/09

    @Mikestan:
    They'd have to commit suicide then. Patents are public domain. Can't file them unless you disclose the contents.
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    Image of Mikestan Mikestan
    12/16/09

    @Odin: I am aware patents are public info. Thank you for completely ruining my joke.
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    Image of Odin Odin
    12/16/09

    @Mikestan: Welcome =D
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    Image of Xeno Xeno
    11/18/09

    In reply to NEC's New TV Remote Uses No Batteries
    Bah! You whipper snappers and your 'new' powerless remotes. The Very first remote control was powerless. The button ringed a chime in the remote and the TV changed channel when it herd certain tones. Now get off my lawn!
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    Image of Tank Tank
    11/18/09

    In reply to NEC's New TV Remote Uses No Batteries
    Wouldn't it need some juice to program it? I still think it'd be better to charge it by giving it a shake.
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    elementary promoted this comment Tank was starred Tank was unstarred
    Image of elementary elementary
    11/18/09

    @Tank: Let me get this straight. They've developed the technology that allows one to to use the remote, just as usual, and generate the required electricity from the button presses themselves. But rather than simply pushing the button, as usual, you think the better solution is to first shake the remote, then push the button as usual? Is that right?
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    Image of Tank Tank
    11/18/09

    @elementary: If this technology will be used only for regular TV remotes it's awesome but for universal remotes, I see problems. How could it supply enough electricity for the FF button? How about enough electricity for the CPU to look up the data table for programming? A quick shake could power it for a couple hours.
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    Image of FartyMcPooPants FartyMcPooPants
    11/18/09

    In reply to NEC's New TV Remote Uses No Batteries
    So if pressing the button generates the power, does that mean when it doesn't work, you are legitimately allowed to just 'Push the button harder' as a means of fixing it, repeatedly, and with increasing enthusiasm.
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    Image of elementary elementary
    11/18/09

    @FartyMcPooPants: Remember that long jump in world 8? I'm pretty sure it was impossible to make it without mashing the jump button hard enough to leave circular impression on your skin while simultaneously jerking the controller upward with enough force to lift your ass slightly off the floor. I've mastered it.
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    Image of Biscuitcleaver Biscuitcleaver
    11/18/09

    In reply to NEC's New TV Remote Uses No Batteries
    The first remotes from the '50s didn't require electricity either. The concept was a lot more simple, where you would 'click' one of three buttons and that click used ultrasonic frequencies to signal the television.

    This is there the phrase 'clicker' for tv remotes came from.

    [en.wikipedia.org]
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    tande04 promoted this comment Biscuitcleaver was starred Biscuitcleaver was unstarred
    Image of Segador Segador
    11/18/09

    In reply to NEC's New TV Remote Uses No Batteries

    I also have a magic device that uses no batteries, yet continues to function as a mechanical marvel. It doesn't generate electricity, but the basic idea remains the same:
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    Image of mattycakes mattycakes
    11/18/09

    @Segador: Nope, it's still witchcraft. Beware the riled-up townsfolk with the pitchforks and burning stakes and whatnot.
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    Image of Bhockzer Bhockzer
    11/18/09

    @mattycakes: Witchcraft or watchcraft?
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    Image of bazookafox bazookafox
    11/18/09

    In reply to NEC's New TV Remote Uses No Batteries
    You know what this needs to make it truly amazing? An iPod dock, everything better with an iPod dock
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    Image of Sockatume Sockatume
    11/18/09

    In reply to NEC's New TV Remote Uses No Batteries
    Maybe they could create a remote where the mechanical pressure on a button generates energy which is turned into ultrasound and triggers the TV.

    ;)
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    Image of qbrad qbrad
    11/18/09

    @Sockatume: Awesome. Out with the old, in with the older. "Dear, pass the clicker!"
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    Image of BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2 BergenCountyJC can't beat MW2
    11/18/09

    In reply to NEC's New TV Remote Uses No Batteries
    I see this great for channel surfers but what happens after watching the LOTR trilogy end to end?
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    Image of Thee Sea Thee Sea
    11/18/09

    @BergenCountyJC can edit his name?: You die peacefully, in your sleep, at the ripe age of 97.
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    Image of fuzzycuffs fuzzycuffs
    10/20/09

    In reply to New iMac Finally Gets Matching Apple Remote
    Great... too bad as of 10.6 Apple completely took control over the remote and 3rd party apps wont work unless you get a third party remote driver (like RemoteBuddy). #appleremote
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    Identity (reclamation) promoted this comment fuzzycuffs was starred fuzzycuffs was unstarred
    Image of ID Ron Burgundy ID Ron Burgundy
    10/20/09

    @fuzzycuffs: Seriously? Any 3rd party apps? I'm not being sarcastic or anything, I just want / need to know. This will definitely influence if I buy it or not. #appleremote
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    Image of fuzzycuffs fuzzycuffs
    10/20/09

    @Identity (reclamation): It's a Snow Leopard thing, not a remote thing. You'll need to buy RemoteBuddy if you plan on using it for third party apps. Menu forces running of FrontRow (easily remediated by uninstalling FrontRow). Other buttons not so much. Up/Down always does volume, right (play) always opens up iTunes (you can disable itunes).

    There's a bunch of workarounds, but they all break some other functionality. Things like removing/disabling iTunes, editing some plist files to disable volume control (which ends up disabling it systemwide, but may not be a problem if you use your mac as a dedicated boxee box and control volume through a receiver or tv...), etc etc.

    It's a giant pain. Apple doesn't acknowledge it as a bug, but actually a feature. #appleremote
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    Image of ID Ron Burgundy ID Ron Burgundy
    10/20/09

    @fuzzycuffs: Wow, I didn't know about this at all. I am run Snow Leopard, so this remote is a no-go for me.

    Thanks for the reply. You just saved me $19 and some frustration. #appleremote
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    Image of amlamarra amlamarra
    10/20/09

    In reply to New iMac Finally Gets Matching Apple Remote
    Damn Giz. Jizz all over apple products much? That's all I see on the main page. #appleremote
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    EBone promoted this comment amlamarra was starred amlamarra was unstarred
    Image of EBone EBone
    10/20/09

    @amlamarra: Yeah, we wouldn't want Giz covering a fleet of new products just launched by a computer company or anything.

    Don't worry, there will be plenty of coverage when the Microsoft Store opens. #appleremote
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    Image of Bs Baldwin Bs Baldwin
    10/20/09

    In reply to New iMac Finally Gets Matching Apple Remote
    they don't very apple like, more like a knockoff especially with the battery cover on the back. #appleremote
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    OCEntertainment promoted this comment Bs Baldwin was starred Bs Baldwin was unstarred
    Image of OCEntertainment OCEntertainment
    10/20/09

    @Bs Baldwin: Wait, what the f-.....you're right. The remote has a user-changeable battery. The remote!

    Alright, now Apple's just taunting us. #appleremote
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    Image of blash blash
    10/20/09

    @OCEntertainment: To be fair, you don't exactly recharge the battery on a remote, but point taken.

    It's a hideous design anyways. Looks like Apple hired a few Chinese knockoff designers. #appleremote
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    Identity (reclamation) promoted this comment blash was starred blash was unstarred
    Image of Bs Baldwin Bs Baldwin
    10/20/09

    @OCEntertainment: the previous one you can change out, it wasn't as jarring. #appleremote
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    Image of KTK1990 KTK1990
    10/20/09

    In reply to New iMac Finally Gets Matching Apple Remote
    Is it me, or does it look like a upside down micky mouse head? #appleremote
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