Griffin Airclick Mini Remote Control for iPod Mini
by Griffin Technology
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Manufacturer: Griffin TechnologyBrand: Griffin Technology
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Release Date: 2005-04-15
Platform: Mac, Windows
Model: 4022-ACMINI
Color: White / Gray
Publisher: Griffin Technology
Studio: Griffin Technology
Music Label: Griffin Technology
Product features:
- Uses RF signals that travel through walls for control anywhere in your home
- Attaches to any available USB port (including hubs) and receives signal from up to 60 feet away
- Ideal for controlling applications including iTunes, QuickTime, and even Keynote or PowerPoint
- Hold switch on the side prevents accidentally disturbing your musical nirvana
- Compatibility: 3G, 4G, iPod mini, and iPod photo
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Customer Review: Truly wireless and truly remote
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
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