Griffin 4023-ACUSB AirClick USB for Mac and PC computers

by Griffin Technology

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 7.4 x 8.5 inches ; 5.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007NWM1K
• Item model number: 4023-ACUSB
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

AirClick is the remote control you've been missing. The Griffin AirClick for iPod and iPod mini lets you hook up your 'Pod to your sound system and wander through the house while in full control of your tunes. Pause your iPod to answer the door and then crank it up without even going in the room.

AirClick USB is a remote for Mac and PC computers. The receiver module attaches to any available USB port (including hubs) and receives signal from up to 60 feet away. AirClick USB is ideal for controlling applications including iTunes, QuickTime, and even Keynote or PowerPoint.

AirClick uses RF signals that travel through walls for control anywhere in your home or outside, up to 60 feet away. The five button remote allows for play/pause, next track, previous track, and volume up and down. A hold switch on the side prevents accidentally disturbing your musical nirvana. The remote has a clip on it for convenient attachment. iPod and iPod mini packages include a convenient remote holder with velcro straps to allow attachment as an armband or to a bicycle frame or steering wheel.

iPod Compatibility
iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color

Product Description

AirClick USB is a remote for Mac and PC computers. The receiver module attaches to any available USB port and receives signal from up to 60 feet away. AirClick USB is ideal for controlling applications including iTunes, QuickTime, and even Keynote or PowerPoint.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good enough, March 19, 2006

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This review is from: Griffin 4023-ACUSB AirClick USB for Mac and PC computers (Electronics)

I'm using it with an old G4 Mac running Tiger to control iTunes and the OSX DVD Player. I only needed it to work in the room the Mac lives in because I just use it to control the volume, pause and skip on iTunes and the DVD Player. One oddity was that I need to reboot if I remove it and plug it in again for the Mac to see it. The other thing it took me a while to notice is that it seems like the granularity of the volume control is very course (10 steps) but if you hold the volume button down at the limits it actually changes the overall volume of the system so it's more useful than it seems as long as you don't mind the largish steps. It also took me a few minutes to realize it installed an icon on top of the screen that is used to select which app it is controlling. So it's not perfect, but it does what I wanted.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Device, Great Price, Mild Deficiencies, August 8, 2005

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H. Jiang (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin 4023-ACUSB AirClick USB for Mac and PC computers (Electronics)

I purchased the AirClick USB from Amazon because it was on sale for about $26 (in contrast to the $40 MSRP), and because I was looking for a cheap-but-well-designed and functional remote control for my Mac. The AirClick serves its purpose beautifully, with great design and ease of use. The range is quite good if I plug the receiver into my keyboard, but quite a bit worse if I plug it into the rear of my Power Mac (understandably so, due to all the RF-killing cables and metal between it and the remote control). The software is easy to use and supports pretty much all the programs I'd ever use it for, such as presentations and media. My only complaints concern the buttons. They usually require a firm press to work reliably. Just because it feels like it pushed in doesn't mean that it actually made contact. This might explain some people's complaints of "presses not always working." I believe they just require a firm press because on the occasions when pressing didn't work, the LED on the receiver did not blink, so the AirClick didn't send out a signal, and this was after just sending one before, so it wasn't a result of a "sleep mode" or anything. My other [mild] complaint is the layout. While the current layout is simple and easy to use, it might be better to provide a more intuitive interface (à la iPod shuffle) in the future. Other than those two issues, I'd say this is a solid product, especially for the price. Bottom line: I'm happy with my AirClick USB.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and effective device., July 28, 2005

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Brent Smith (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin 4023-ACUSB AirClick USB for Mac and PC computers (Electronics)

This was an inexpensive item, so my expectations were hopeful but not all that high.
Now that I have had a chance to use the AirClick I'm quite impressed. It was a breeze to install the software, and setup was a snap. To activate it for use with your program of choice you simply click on an icon in your system tray. It comes with an extention cord to put the dongle receiver in a spot of better reception if you need to. I find it works great simply plugged into my USB hub on a desk.
I can control iTunes (only program I've tried) from all over the house- even through 3 walls at 50+ feet. The only clunkiness I see with it is closing out iTunes is a little funky unless you deselect the AirClick for use with that program before exiting (iTunes inquires whether another program requires it to stay open)- that is no biggie though.
All in all I think the AirClick is a great product at a nice price.