Creative Labs JB3ACC03 FM Wired Remote Control

by Creative

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• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006B8BG
• Item model number: JB3ACC03
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The FM Wired Remote combines FM tuner capabilities, a built-in microphone, a cool blue backlit LCD, as well as the playback controls. Now you can access your NOMAD Jukebox 3 or NOMAD Jukebox Zen without having to take the player out of your bag. With the FM Tuner, listen to or even record (in stereo) your favorite FM stations! It also stores up to 32 preset FM channels and with the built-in microphone, it is perfect for voice recordings.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Breaks Easily!, November 20, 2004

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J. Marshall (APO, AE United States) - See all my reviews
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I bought mine for my Zen Touch. After 4 months of very little use the thing craps out on me. It first started with static and now the thing doesn't even power on. If you do decide to purchase this product BABY it. Don't wrap the wire around the player.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible quality control, defies Creative's good reputation., June 8, 2004

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Theodore Littleton (Millburn, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Labs JB3ACC03 FM Wired Remote Control (Electronics)

A bit pricey, but unfortunately, you need one of these things to unlock the FM radio feature. The big issues: After a couple months of flawless performance, I started to get the noise, random cutoff and extremely touchy controls noted in other reviews here. After one not-too-tremendous drop, the remote stopped working completely. Still writing to Creative about beginning the RMA process.

As far as when it's working, like I said, it's necessary for radio features. On my Muvo2, it's particularly crucial, since the poorly-designed case doesn't allow access to any of the controls (let alone the LCD screen), so if you want to protect the player, you'll either have this or be pulling apart the case's velcro over and over. Unfortunately, the remote doesn't let you change folders, so you'll be pulling the player out from time to time regardless.

The unit is a bit big and awkward, especially with the way it plugs into a Muvo. The 'mode' button is easy to hit accidentally. Of course, I'd live with the drawbacks to get the extra features and accessibility -- if my unit worked. In that case, I'd probably give it three stars.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Necessity, But Poorly Designed, December 14, 2003

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Robert S. Moreno (APO, AP USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Labs JB3ACC03 FM Wired Remote Control (Electronics)

This is a necessity and I'd recommend it, but suggest you be VERY careful with it. Had mine for a couple months before it started switching modes and turning off and on if you bend the cable to a certain point. I've taken good care of it, too. I don't recall ever tugging it abruptly from the remote. I had to buy another one because I need it for my workouts when I have it in a belt CD case in the gym.