JCTULL  I recently plunged into the world of the iPhone. Having had a bluetooth phone before that was not crippled in the way the iPhone is, I was quite content with Remote Buddy. After getting the iPhone, I tried out the AJAX remote capabilities of Remote Buddy. I was pleased, but recognized that a lot of progress was needed to make it usable.

That is no longer the case with the latest update. All the problems I was experiencing appear, under brief testing, to be a thing of the past. I am excited to have a dependable remote for presentations or other uses. Great work on fixing the issues in the last version. This is a great product and entirely a good value in my book.

Now I have to take the time to learn how to use Remote Buddy to its fullest potential as there is a lot of functionality that I have yet to explore.  
(Version 1.11.2)

BLARGHH  I'd purchase a code for this, but $30USD seems a bit steep for what I'd use it for. Call me cheap, but I only really use it to watch DVD's on my LCD tv every few days or so (which it is great for, with the "change to main display" remote function)

Nice program, just wish there was a "by donation" aspect to it, as I'd gladly paypal $15 for what I use it for, but I guess that's another whole story..  
(Version 1.10.1)

MIGUELD  This program is simply ahead of its time. The attention to detail, the simplicity, the feature set and quality of Remote Buddy is nothing short of amazing.

The most impressive feature is iPhone AJAX. I can't wait to see what the developer will do with the iPhone SDK.  
(Version 1.8.10)

HCOKIM  Even if this application only included the iPod touch/iPhone AJAX Remote, I would have shelled out the cash for it. I was in complete awe at how slick and well-implemented the iTunes controller was - I've never enjoyed using an application this much.

I recently was DJ'ing for a party through iTunes, and Remote Buddy freed me from sitting in front of the computer; I could walk around, talk to people, and wirelessly change the songs from anywhere in the room. Great conversation starter too. :)

This application is well worth its price tag.  
(Version 1.8.9)

DB2  Wow. Just set up Remote Buddy on my iPhone. Works as described. After fiddling with BlueTooth on my iPhone (is that feature functional yet?) I read the FAQs (!) and found the bonjour setup. After that, it was a snap. Now I can select and move my music all over my house using my iPhone, remote buddy and several airport expresses. Very cool. if only I could use RB to direct movies from my iTunes library to my iPhone for viewing there I'd be in remote heaven.

Overall, good job and well thought out.  
(Version 1.8.9)

EPW MUSIC  I love this program. The ability to create your own actions is perfect, I just set up actions for Digital Performer so I can record myself using just the Wiimote to control the program. Great work developer!  
(Version 1.8.8)

AIKOUSHA  Just a comment to the developer based on their reply below.

My main computer will never be connected to the internet, yet I manage to have more than 100GB worth of programs (not documents) on it. Many things were downloaded, tested and scanned at a library/university computer. Things that insist on attempting to make unpermitted external contact are deleted rather rapidly, as all calls to the internet (or any communication route, including USB and FW) are instantly notified to the user. Anybody who really wants a secure computer will operate this way, as it really is the only foolproof method.

That's why a second computer is used for internet operation, and anything created on the main computer is moved with a portable drive whose drive contents are wiped before re-attachment to the main computer.

Thinking everybody with a computer absolutely has to have an internet connectionat all times is at best selfish, and a bit presumptuous.  
(Version 1.8.8)

TURIM  hi!

haven´t had the chance to try this out yet, but i´m wondering have fast things react since it´s "just a very advanced" web-like app (or did i it read wrong)?

e.g. i want to use my iPhone for iTunes-controller on my MBP, how fast will iTunes react when i push a button on my phone?

and, will you make RB into a native app now that SDKs soon are out?

anyways, it have the looks like a killer-app :-)  
(Version 1.8.6)

HERVé 5  Gosh, the new iPhone / iPod touch features are just **hypnotic**

I think RB should receive an incentive from Apple for helping selling them :D

Honest, I own RB, but I never considered buying a touch thing from Apple... up to now!!  
(Version 1.7.1)

FELIX SCHWARZ  Dan,

there's no heavy networking or secret "calling home" here. Remote Buddy verifies a license code once - and only once - when you enter the license code with our website.

I know other software vendors don't implement online verification features in a consumer friendly way.

Remote Buddy, however, is different:

- it does not send any personal information

- it does not send any details of your hardware

- it informs you about exactly what is being sent and it asks for your explicit permission

- it will not keep you from reinstalling and using your Remote Buddy license 1000 times on your Mac each and every day, if you so wish

- it will not lock you to a single machine

- it will not get in your way if you reinstalled your machine and have no internet access (as Remote Buddy has a 30 day trial period without any feature limitations - within which you most certainly get across an internet connection)

And most importantly: it has, and I can't stress this enough - not in a single case - prevented the usage of Remote Buddy by legitimate users.

All of this info is, btw, also available in our FAQ.

I understand your general concerns, seeing that other companys are incapable of implementing a scheme that is both user friendly and respects your privacy.

However, these concerns are not justified in Remote Buddy's case. It is both user friendly, always requests your permission and informs you - in detail - about what is transfered, and it fully respects your privacy.

Remote Buddy did start without online verification in the first place. It is only the rampant piracy that followed and had almost killed the project, that made me decide to go - and not light heartedly - for online verification. This decision was made for - not against - customers as (sadly) only this way enough revenue can be generated to support the steady growth of Remote Buddy and the implementation of innovative, new features.

Best regards,

Felix Schwarz  
(Version 1.1)