Apple Music System Remote Control

Apple Music System Remote Control
alaScore 89

29 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the controls and build quality. The value for money and design are also appreciated.

usability, design, value for money, build quality, controls

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Remote Controls the Apple MC377LL/A Remote is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Apple Remote - Style over function

 

I am not too impressed with the Apple Remote because it seems like a technological backstep compared to Apple's other devices. In an effort to make it look slim and cool, the buttons are still very clunky and I found my thumb quickly tiring after...

It looks cool

Punchy buttons

Don't bother.

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Elegant, Simple, Perfect

 

Why aren't all remotes this simple? The design is excellent - the manufacturing is superb. As with all Apple Products, the quality shines through. My husband literally wears out remotes.......this one survives even him - and should he kill it -...

Ease of use; Simplicity; Elegance of Design

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Replacement for lost controller

 

This is a typical Apple product, simple and intuitive. Actually there isn't much more I can say.

It is über simple

It is compact and thin, thus easy to lose

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IMPORTANT TO KNOW...does not work alone.

 

Nice simple remote with only one caveat: This remote needs a dock to work with iOS devices like iPad/iPhone/iPod. It does not work alone with these devices as it seems to imply it does. It was only once I got it home and got into the fine print (after...

Simplicity

Needs dock for portable devices

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A great Device For Apple product lovers.

 

Overall I am quite satisfied with this product. It is not perfect but it serves it's purpose.

Compatibility with Apple products including the iPhone iPad iPod and HDTV

Additional media options would be good

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Great remote, simple navigation

 

Works great right out of the box. Simple to use however because of its simplicity it seems to operate in slow mode.

easy to operate

easy to lose in the couch

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Effective

 

It is a sturdy remote with better than adequate range. Reasonable cost, good function, & Apple quality. Worth the cost!!

Nice range between the remote & my laptop

Push points could be better

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Fantastic remote for all Apples

 

This remote is fantastic. It automatically syncs with your device and you are ready to go. Works with iTunes and PowerPoint presentations.

Easy to use

Nothing bad yet

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easy to use

 

simplest remote ever, could not be any simpeler to use or learn

minimal buttons

easy to loose

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Works Great!

 

As with all Apple products, this remote is really great in some ways. The best thing about it I think, aside from the casing and "feel" of the remote, is the range. I haven't been able to fully test it but it has no problem reaching my MacBook Pro from...

Range

Functionality