External IR Receiver for Apple Remote???

Are there any retina display macbook pro compatible external Apple remote IR receiver (USB?) available? Any input is well appreciated.

Take a look at the Targus range.

If you want to use the official Apple remote then try a separate IR receiver like Twisted Melon's Manta TR1 Apple Remote & Mira USB IR Receivers - Manta Remote Hardware from Twisted Melon

You could also use the integral bluetooth in conjunction with a bluetooth remote presenter (Targus again)....or maybe you would like to use your iOS device with the Apple Remote App installed.

Nice find. I was a bit disappointed when I tried to use my Apple remote on my new 2013 27" iMac only to find out the feature was not available. The Mira IR receiver looks like a great option (if you have a spare USB port). Price is right too.

chscag said:

Nice find. I was a bit disappointed when I tried to use my Apple remote on my new 2013 27" iMac only to find out the feature was not available. The Mira IR receiver looks like a great option (if you have a spare USB port). Price is right too.

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Thank you. I too was disappointed yesterday when my daughter's new MBP Retina 13" came out of the box without IR which is why I went looking for a solution!

Thanks for the great tip!!! I ordered the apple remote in conjunction with my new macbook pro on apple store.. it was quite frustrating to find out the IR receiver had already been removed since the first retina display mbp. Thanks again for the great tip!