I initially preferred the old, aluminium Apple TV remote when I first got the new one. But now, especially with kids I really appreciate the new one. - My four

I initially preferred the old, aluminium Apple TV remote when I first got the new one. But now, especially with kids I really appreciate the new one. - My four year old can search for shows by asking Siri instead of needing to type - When we're all watching together you can slide your finger over the touch surface to make one of the icons wobble in 3D. It's great when you're asking which episode someone would like to watch, you can highlight and focus the UI for them - No batteries and charges by lightning. I never had those R2032 batteries for the Aluminium remote whenever it ran out Agreed on lifting it up the wrong way every time. I bought a few cheap silicon covers for mine in bright colours and it really helps