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Belkin intros SportCommand armband remote for iPod
By LC Angell
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Monday, October 9, 2006
News Category: iPod Accessories
Belkin today officially introduced the SportCommand, a new a wireless fabric iPod remote that straps to your arm. First shown to iLounge in August, the SportCommand is designed for outdoor enthusiasts and lets you wirelessly control your music while your iPod stays protected. The weather-resistant and hand-washable armband remote features neoprene and velcro construction, has a 50 ft. range and provides controls for play/pause, next/previous track, and volume up/down. Belkin said the SportCommand will ship in November for $80.
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iJet Wireless Remote for iPod is a MUCH BETTER choice…. and you can get it for about $30
http://abtech2.com/iJetBottomDock.htm
Posted by DJ on October 9, 2006 at 1:43 PM (PDT)
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its too big and cheap looking
Posted by roger767 on October 9, 2006 at 9:29 PM (PDT)
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Think you two are missing the point… it’s different than the iJet because it’s water resistant and smaller… and it has the big buttons so you can use it outside with thin gloves on. I think it’s a neat idea, but too pricey ... like most of the ipod add-ons.
Posted by skiflyer on October 9, 2006 at 10:29 PM (PDT)
4
I’ve needed this for years—I’ve gone through 4 Apple remotes that have been damaged by sweat.
My only problem: I now run with the Nike+ iPod kit so I’m pretty sure you can’t connect both at the same time.
Posted by Mel on October 10, 2006 at 1:06 AM (PDT)
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If your iPod is on you when you’re using this, why does it need to have an 50 foot range?
Posted by DavidG on October 10, 2006 at 10:11 PM (PDT)