Here is the SiK rex a simple six button remote control which works with MacBook Pro, iPod Universal Dock, Apple TV, Front Row and the ipod Hi-Fi. The remote can be stored in the ExpressCard/34 slot of your MacBook Pro and can perform functions like Play, Pause, Stop, Rew, FF, etc for media playback.
I use two computers for development - a portable (MacBook Pro) and a desktop (Mac Pro). It’s helpful having the two different environments, and it’s helpful having a backup in case one of them has a problem. It does open up all sorts of issues about keeping things in sync.
When my MacBook Pro screen went screwy today around 2pm I was convinced that I was going to make an attempt to try Windows Vista. I went over to Staples to attempt to buy Vista and was dumbfounded by the twelve (12!) permutations available to the unwitting consumer.
