Apple remote now an option

Along with long awaited updates to the Macbook and Macbook Pro Apple has left us an unwelcome surprise. The Apple remote is now a €19 / $19 option whereas it was previously included for free. This is a very bad idea, as one of the perks of buying a Mac was the free Apple remote. I have no idea why Apple decided to do this as it was always something people liked to have. I'm sure they could have made the €19 / $19 extra with a different strategy.