“So, it’s come to this,” we keep joking around the office, “Susie is reviewing a chunk of wood.” Giggle! But I guess when you think about it, all the hardware we review is a chunk of...something, and this particular chunk of wood is actually a solution to a problem: losing the Apple TV remote in the couch cushions. That little devil is 0.2 inches thick, and less than 5 inches tall, and its tapered shape seems like it seeks out tiny crevices and hides there. I often just let it stay lost and use the Remote app on my iPhone instead, but now with Bloc, the Apple TV remote has a place, perched in a dedicated compartment on this 8x5.25-inch stand of solid wood.
The Apple TV itself also has a spot on the Bloc, and it looks nice there—the Bloc is available in cherry, maple, or walnut so it can match the rest of your furniture. It’s even crafted in Wisconsin. I’m from Wisconsin. My husband is from Wisconsin. Therefore, everything that comes out of Wisconsin is obviously of the highest excellence. The Packers, for example. Cheese. Spotted Cow beer.
The bottom line. To solve the Apple TV remote problem cheaply, slap some Velcro on the back and stick it to the side of your TV that way, like we used to do with the old white iMacs of yore. To solve the Apple TV remote problem in a classy, solid-wood way, check out Bloc.
Apple TV
Keeps the Apple TV and remote together. Rubber feet protect your furniture. Well made. Smells like wood.
Cheapest shipping option was $9.79 at press time.
raywes
March 13, 2013 at 3:14pm
Why buy a piece of wood like the other guy said.
Not only is it 40 bucks, but $10.00 for shipping.
Stick it in one of those mail envelopes or one of those boxes for less.And why do you really need to even see the Apple TV.
Put it in one of those plastic holders that attach to the back of your HDTV.
I think they even have a slot on the holder for the tiny remote.raywes
Susie Ochs
March 13, 2013 at 4:33pm
I haven't seen a back-of-the-TV holder, that's intriguing. Don't you need a line of sight for the remote to work? That's one of the biggest advantages to using the Remote app IMO.
Fipsi123
March 13, 2013 at 2:56pm
You forgot stupidity under requirements.
I'd rahter take a 50 dollar bill and place my remote on that.
the_saltminer
March 13, 2013 at 2:55pm
"I just think there are far better products out there to be reviewed... I guess things must be slow"
C'mon, this probably took all of 20 minutes to review, write, and post. And no one forced you to click on the link and read it.
Go Badgers!
nemens
March 13, 2013 at 10:33am
I know we're all entitled to an opinion, but come on... $40+ piece of wood? and it's purpose is to help you with not misplacing your AppleTV remote?
In my opinion this is totally missing the mark. What's the point of having a remote controller when I'll have to walk up to my TV pick it up, and then return it... as far as this being classy? Sorry, don't share your enthusiasm here either... I guess I'm in a different type of "classy" :)
Don't mean to bash and ramble, I just think there are far better products out there to be reviewed... I guess things must be slow :P
Susie Ochs
March 13, 2013 at 4:35pm
It's definitely not for everyone! I just opened another 10 boxes of review products yesterday, but it's not every day I get a piece of wood in the mail...
