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 Truly wireless and truly remote April 18, 2005
Richard Aubin (Dallas, Texas USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is another brilliant item from the folks at Griffin Technologies and I suspect that it will supplant the iPod Remote from Apple that I currently use when riding my motorcycle. Why? It's wireless. Better yet, it's RF (radio frequency) wireless instead of infrared. Indeed, this is the first remote control for the iPod/iPod Mini that uses RF instead of infrared. This means that it does not need line of sight/directly pointed at the iPod but instead can work through walls, backpacks, etc. The unit comes with a clip as well as a mounting piece/holder for the remote - you can use it as an armband or to mount on handlebars, etc.
Other plusses are that the radio operates at 433 mHz - not likely to be subject to, or cause, interference with cordless phones, microwaves, cell phones, wireless routers, etc. as it is in a different frequency band from those items. Also, the fit is tailored to the iPod mini - like the iTrip, it fits flush and square to your mini - a nice, clean solution and it has a headphone passthrough (which is to be expected).
I do have some minor nits to pick. First, the headphone passthrough is not compatible with Griffin iTrip. You could use another FM transmitter (like the Belkin TuneCast (ick)), but you cannot use the very nice iTrip. I mostly use the iTrip in the car though, where I do not typically need or use a remote - so I do not expect this to be an issue for me, but it might bug someone else. Second, this is a five function remote for a seven function iPod. The FF, REW, Vol +, Vol -, and Play/Pause functions are replicated on this remote, the Menu and Select functions are not. Accordingly, you cannot navigate menus or between playlists, etc. This is not really a Griffin complaint, but an Apple issue as I don't believe Apple allows for a seven-function remote implementation (as all remotes I have seen are five function plus a hold switch). Third, the remote (really any wireless remote) will use some additional amount of your mini's power. Finally the 60 ft. range is probably overstated and is only for the most ideal conditions - no walls, etc.
Fantastic Add-On for iPod Mini December 11, 2005
James Cooper (Pennsylvania)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have my iPod hooked up to the stereo on my motorcycle. The iPod stays tucked away in a safe place, and the remote gets strapped to the handlebar. All the needed functions are now at my fingertips. I can lock the iPod control pad, so it doesn't accidentally get bumped.
I also use the Griffin FM transmitter. Nice, but not nearly as slick as the remote. I can't use them both at the same time, but I don't need to.
Perfect for Ipod MINI April 27, 2006
B. Dimarucot (Manila, PHIL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This simply works! Leave your ipod on your backpack and the remote control on your pocket and you're good to go my friend! The fact that it uses radio frequency and not a stupid IR is reason enough to buy this thing...
Great range, cool size and shape May 31, 2005
Ivan Arturo Paiz Solorzano (Miami, Florida United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I placed it on my car's hand brake, because it is a little big to place it on the steering wheel. The range is awesome, the ipod is now inside de glove box. You can turn it on and off and use all the functions as in your ipod. Mine is a mini ipod. Great white color. The only bad thing is that to take it out form its holder you must take out the holder too, you can not dettach it without taking out the control holder. Great buy for mp3 car enthusiasts.
Great Buy! August 12, 2005
Reviewer (Chicago, IL)
I'm very satisfied with this - good price, and it works as described. No complaints.
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