Apple Radio Remote for iPod (White)
by Apple Computer
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: Apple ComputerBrand: Apple
Edition: Electronics
Model: MA070G/B
Publisher: Apple Computer
Studio: Apple Computer
Music Label: Apple Computer
Product features:
- Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G; iPod 5G, 5.5G
- Plug in and select "Radio" from the main iPod menu; tuning takes place in the color display with your Click Wheel
- Easily mark a favorite station for quick access later, and switch between favorite stations using either the iPod or the remote
- Supports FM stations from 87.5 to 107.9MHz; wired remote controls slideshow, video and music playback, volume, playlists and radio controls
- Clip remote to your collar for easy access and activate the hold switch to eliminate unwanted button presses; no extra batteries required
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Digital camera reviews of Apple Radio Remote for iPod (White)
Digital camera Review: $50 for something you already have
Summary: 3 Stars
LP in his review suggests that the FM function is already built into the new generation of iPods, and I am going to say that that is a certainty - there is no electronic circuitry built into the radio/remote; its only function is to activate the tuner in the iPod. Apple adds a remote because the radio must have an antenna - the remote and earphone cords. And they throw in a pair earbuds. All together I would think that the total OEM cost of the radio/remote is less than $5; your $50 just activates the radio already built in.
Something important not mentioned in any of the reviews is that there is only one connector to the iPod, and if you use it for the radio you can't use it to charge the iPod; and if you are charging the iPod, you can't listen to the radio. I find the the battery life is much less using the radio.
(The manual may be the worst I've ever read - apparently written by somebody who has never used the radio/remote. The tuner is capable of seek operation (not mentioned in the manual)- when you first use the tuner, just hold down the FF (or later the rev) button for several seconds and the radio will find the next station. The tuner can also be tuned manually (again not mentioned in the manual) - when in the radio mode there are two analog displays - one dim and the other bright; while in the bright mode just rub your click wheel as if you were scrolling, and the tuner will go through all frequencies sequentially.}
I have returned the FM adapter because I was unable to get any station in stereo.
Summary of Apple Radio Remote for iPod (White)
Listen to FM radio on an iPod and control everything with a convenient wired remote. Also get a set of earphones with a shorter cable that's a perfect fit for the remote. Just plug in the iPod Radio Remote and select Radio from the main iPod menu. Easily mark a favorite station for quick access later, and switch between favorite stations using either the iPod or the remote. A station that supports the Radio Data System (RDS) standard allows the 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 in the Japanese standard. Switch between the different standards when traveling. 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 with the wired remote even if the iPod is in a backpack or pocket. Clip the remote to a shirt or collar for easy access, and activate the hold switch to eliminate unwanted button presses. The compact remote features a simple, familiar interface and plugs into the Dock connection. 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. Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive - (write speeds) up to 2.4x Double Layer DVD+R, 8x DVD-R, 8x DVD+R, 4x DVD-RW, 4x DVD+RW, 24x CD-R, & 8x CD-RW Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive - (read speeds) up to 8x DVD-ROM & 24x CD-ROM 20 widescreen TFT active-matrix LCD Native Resolution - 1680 x 1050 Built-in iSight ATI Radeon X600 XT with 128MB DDR SDRAM - PCI-Express Ports - 10/100/1000 Ethernet, 2 FireWire 400, 3 USB 2.0, 2 USB 1.1 (on keyboard), 1 VGA, 1 S-Video, 1 Composite Video, 1 Headphone/Optical Digital Audio Out, & 1 Audio Line In BuiListen 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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