Since the transition to Intel's platform, Apple adds infrared remote control to its Macs. The Apple Remote can be used for controlling your music with iTunes and your presentation with PowerPoint or Keynote. Apple also introduce "media center apps" that you can experience better with the remote: Front Row. Early MacBook Pro and MacBook has already equipped with remote control inside the box. But, today, the remote is sold separately.
First generation remote has white plastic enclosure, just like the original iPod Shuffle, that was match the enclosure of white MacBooks (and also Mac minis). Today's remote has aluminum enclosure with black buttons, matching the current Mac lineups.
Just line infrared remote controllers for your televisions, one remote is not unique for one Mac. A remote can control multiple Macs, and vice versa: a Mac can be controlled by multiple remotes. This can be an issue when it comes to multiple Macs and multiple remotes in one place.
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