Apple serves up iPod radio remote

OK, so you were the first one on the block with an iPod. But to be cool, you're going to need something more.


To jump on the iPod bandwagon, companies have tried to capitalize on one thing the music player lacks -- a radio receiver. Now, iPod maker Apple Computer has launched its own.
With the iPod Radio Remote ($49), FM waves are a click away. The device, which has controls similar to the iPod's click-wheel, is the size of a postage stamp.
It comes with a cable that connects to the port of the iPod nano or iPod with video (make sure to have current software). The remote also has a jack for the included earbuds.
Within seconds of plugging in the accessory, users can scan the airwaves with the iPod's on-screen display and save their favorite stations.
The iPod screen also displays the title and artist of a song if it's available from the Radio Data System information transmitted by certain stations. While the iPod Radio Remote works for FM stations, it doesn't support the AM band.
Users can adjust the volume, switch stations, switch songs on their playlists and scan videos with the remote.

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