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Sofa Control - 2.2

control any app with the remote control

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All Time:	(4.8)
Version 2.2:	(5.0)
Selected Version:	2.2
Release Date:	2007-10-27
License:	Commercial
Downloads (version 2.2):	2,317
Downloads (all versions):	21,816
Price:	$14.90

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Product Description:

With Sofa Control you are able to control your applications with the remote control.

Out of the box Sofa Control supports more than 40 popular applications like VLC, Safari, PowerPoint, Democracy, NetNewsWire, Yojimbo and many more.

A spezialized Front Row inspired user interface enables the user to access application specific menus or select movies and documents. The virtual mouse makes it possible to access rarely used functions and the keyboard can be simulated to control confirmation dialogs as well. System level functionality like a sleep timer, changing the system volume and display settings are available in a customizable menu.

Sofa Control comes with unique features for speakers. Beside the support for popular presentation software like Keynote, PowerPoint, Acrobat or VoodooPad, the Presentator Mouse makes it possible to highlight the most important things by just using the remote control.

What's new in this version:

The new version adds new scripts and has bugfixes and improvements for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard compatibility.

Support for TheTube
Contacts script for browsing your address book
Leopard compatibility
Fix for keystroke simulation on non english systems

This is a free update for all registered Sofa Control users.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.5 Intel
Mac OS X 10.5 PPC
Mac OS X 10.4 Intel
Mac OS X 10.4 PPC

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.4.4 or higher
A Mac that shipped with the Apple Remote Control or a Keyspan RF Remote for Frontrow

Feedback Summary:

Version 2.2:
Overall Rating:	(5.0)	Features:	(4.0)	Support:	(4.0)
Ease of Use:	(5.0)	Quality / Stability:	(4.0)	Price:	(5.0)

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Not 64-bit yet. - Version: 2.9.1, 9/8/2009 06:26PM PST

libertyforall1776

Cool app with features Apple should have built into 10.6!
The app is not 64-bit yet, hopefully it will be updated soon...

Fills a need - Version: 2.2, 12/29/2007 01:46PM PST

windyhill

Excellent with mac mini home theatre set up. Fills a gap not addressed by Front Row - enables use of DVD Player and VLC for good control of movies and DVDs

Really cool App - Version: 2.1.1, 9/7/2007 07:42AM PST

laureldall

Very helpful if you wanna control your apps remotely... i like the documentation as well