Apple Radio Remote for iPod (White)
Listen to FM radio on your iPod and control everything with this convenient wired remote. Just plug in your iPod Radio Remote and select Radio from the main iPod menu. Use your click Wheel and tune to your favorite stations just like a classic analog radio. Easily mark a favorite station for quick access later and switch between favorite stations using either the iPod or the remote. The iPod Radio Remote supports FM stations from 87.5 to 107.9 MHz in both the US and European standards and 76 to 90 MHz in the Japanese standard. You can switch between the different standards when traveling. With the wired remote, you can control slideshow, video and music playback. Adjust volume, skip forward & back within a playlist plus switch between radio stations and turn the radio on or off, even if your iPod is in your pocket or backpack. Clip the remote to your lapel, shirt or collar for easy access, and activate the hold switch to eliminate unwanted button presses. At just over half an ounce in weight, 15.7 grams, the compact remote features a simple, familiar interface and plugs into the Dock connection on your iPod or iPod nano. The included pair of Apple Earphones has a cable that's a few inches shorter than a standard earphone cable, making it the perfect fit. You can plug it into the 3.5mm stereo minijack port on the remote or use another favorite set of earphones. Because the iPod Radio Remote is powered by the iPod itself, no extra batteries is required.
Listen to FM radio on your iPod and control everything with a convenient wired remote. You also get a set of earphones with a shorter cable that's a perfect fit for the remote. Compatible with iPod nano and iPod with video. Just plug in your iPod Radio Remote and select "Radio" from the main iPod menu. Tuning takes place right there in the color display with your Click Wheel, just as you'd set a classic analog radio. Easily mark a favorite station for quick access later, and switch between favorite stations using either the iPod or the remote. If you're listening to a station that supports the Radio Data System (RDS) standard, you can even see song title/artist or radio station information in the iPod display. The iPod Radio Remote supports FM stations from 87.5 to 107.9MHz (in both the US and European standards) and 76 to 90MHz (the Japanese standard). You can switch between the different standards when traveling. With the wired remote, you can control slideshow, video and music playback Ñ adjust volume, skip forward/back within a playlist -- plus switch between radio stations and turn the radio on or off, even if your iPod is in your pocket or backpack. Clip the remote to your lapel, shirt or collar for easy access, and activate the hold switch to eliminate unwanted button presses. At just over half an ounce in weight (15.7 grams), the compact remote features a simple, familiar interface and plugs into the Dock connection on your iPod or iPod nano. The included pair of Apple Earphones has a cable that's a few inches shorter than a standard earphone cable, making it the perfect fit. You can plug it into the 3.5mm stereo minijack port on the remote, or use another favorite set of earphones. Because the iPod Radio Remote is powered by the iPod itself Ñ no extra batteries required -- using the FM radio will affect iPod playback time. iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod 5G/5.5G Video
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Apple Radio Remote for iPod (White) Reviews
So I guess that makes me lucky. Sometimes i get 2 seconds. I even reset my iPod back and reinstalled the newest software version (160GB Classic/ver 1.1.2PC). I bought this thing for one station alone (Seattle's KEXP), and i cant even enjoy that. There is NO documentation on something like this happening to anyone else. It will work for mere seconds before needing to be unplugged/replugged again.
Apple support told me this isnt a common occurance. I have to unplug it, plug it back in, and hope that it works. The radio station cuts off, and the "radio" option disappears from my ipod menu altogether. This WOULD be an awesome little gadget, but it just doesnt want to be one. Bottom Line: The tuner randomly quits on me. They just told me to exchange it. I did. Sometimes i can get 2 hours of radio time.
It worked for a morning, then began cutting off again. They had no history on it. I understand the whole point of owning an iPod is to avoid commercial radio altogether. I dont want a separate cheapie FM tuner, because i want to only carry one device around, kthx. Literally. If anyone has dealt with this issue, i would love to hear your thoughts.
I also use it this way when just walking about. Love it. Excellent quality, all functions very responsive, FM reception fine. It's difficult and dangerous to ride a bicycle and operate a nano at the same time until now with the Ipod remote/FM. Many imitations out there, don't know if I'd risk getting other than genuine apple. It's very small and light weight. I use the palm side when riding my road bike for miles and miles, surfing my 500 songs in bliss.
I attatch a couple of fat small rubber bands to the clip on the back and then slip it over my middle finger like a ring, loosely. or rotate it to the palm side, then you can use your thumb to control all the functions. Either wear it like a ring on top of your finger to keep it out of the way, and still use your hands for tasks, like typing (doing it now) or whatever. Never use my ipod without it.
(I DO like my iPod a lot). Now it is just another gadget in the drawer. After I purchased it and used it a little I realized that, although I enjoy several live radio shows, I'd rather not spend even more time with things in my ears. It works pretty well and is easy to use. This is a cool little addition for those who like to stay plugged in.
It's a fairly strong receiver - even in such a crowded market like NYC. I'm happy with the purchase and Amazon's quick delivery is the best in the on-line business. All the controls work as advertised. Only other "minor" gripe is that I have to turn the iPod video on before I connect the radio or else it doesn't recognize it. Wire is a bit long, but since it's also the antennae - I guess it has to be that long.
It does exactly like it says it will but it is very pricey for what it does. One earbud did not work and it had to be returned.
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