Griffin iFM Radio, Remote, and Recorder for iPod

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AOJ4TE
• Item model number: 4027-IFM
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,235 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 13, 2006

Product Description

Product Description

iFM integrates FM radio tuning, recording and remote control functionality to the iPod, all in a tiny aluminum enclosure. With the flip of a switch users can now switch seamlessly between controlling their music library and listening to their favorite FM radio programming. Use the iFM as an inline remote to control the iPod's transport controls, great for workouts, biking or hiking. iFM is also a recording device, with a built in microphone to record voice, or change modes to capture live FM radio directly to the iPod! The integrated white backlit LCD shows the operating mode of the iFM at a glance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good idea poor workmanship, March 20, 2006

By	T. THOMPSON "gadget girl" (Chicago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The iFM remote worked great for about 4-5 days then the cord that connects to the ipod broke just like another customer reported. The thing now only plays the radio and thats it. No remote functions or recording. The cord seems to be made of really chep plastic. Then another thing is the iFM is just plain ugly to have attached to my jacket, because it has these two cords coming out one end of the controller looking like a jungle has attacked my ipod. Basically I wouldn't buy it again. Nice concept poor materials.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Be careful about compatibility, March 8, 2008

By	Cranky Codger (Silver Spring, MD USA) - See all my reviews

It's not clear from the description that this product only works with older model iPods with the remote control port. It didn't work with my Classic, and won't work with any recent model iPod. The seller refunded my money with no problem.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not well thought out, May 9, 2006

By	Dwayne V. Smith (NYC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It would've been nice if this built on top of the already sleek and efficient design of the iPod remote. Unfortunately, it's only similar in color. My first problem was that there is nowhere to lock the buttons, so expect random fast forwards or pauses while walking. This could be tolerated, but the worst issue is how quickly it fell apart. I've always had issues with the Apple remote wire coming apart, but that usually takes me over a year. I used this remote for about 6 weeks before it started to come undone and 10 days later it was finished.

Not recommended.