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Maxell P-21 Portable iPod Remote Control | List Price: $59.99
Discount Price: $10.75
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Brand: Maxell
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2006-06-01
Features: - Convenient wireless RF remote control for all "dockable" iPods
- Buttons for skip forward and reverse, play/pause, and volume up/down
- Pass-through 30-pin receiver connects to iPod's docking port
- Includes armband, lanyard with safety release, and 4 interchangeable color plates
- Works with iPod 3G, 4G, photo, video, nano, and mini; 90-day warranty
It works but needs design improvement [Posted on 2007-10-16]
I really miss the iJet remote on my old ipod, it is much nicer but is not compatible with my new 5G video ipod. My ipod mostly lives on a shelf feeding my stereo though I'll occasionally use it in the car on long trips. This was the only compatible remote I found that had a small wireless transmitter.
The transmitter buttons are very flush and it's easy to hit the wrong one. No way to easily put it on a keychain. The assorted faceplates are pretty pointless though I did stick the black one on there to make cleaning any dirt from my hands easier over time. Note that this does NOT come with batteries; you'll need to go buy a coin type CR-2032 which is easily available. -1 star for transmitter.
The receiver unit sticks out like a sore thumb from the bottom of the ipod, especially if you have a power cable plugged in. It can be hard to keep seated if the ipod is in a case since it doesn't click in like the cables do. Might be a problem for joggers or those moving it around a lot for whatever reason. I really like the pass through feature, but that doesn't work so well if the entire thing loosens up. Once seated, it's worked well with anything else I plug in, such as power charger or FM transmitter. There is a jack in the receiver for listening, and the transmitter volume controls only work if you use this jack instead of the ipod's jack. But since it loosens so easily, I prefer the one at the top of the ipod and just forego using the remote volume controls. -1 star for the receiver.
This also comes with an armband that I don't think I'll ever have use for. There is also a plastic box to make it bigger in your hand if you want (I don't), and the neck string is hidden in a compartment in the back of of this box.
Not as nice as the iJet, but for my uses it's defintely better than nothing!
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