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>Nagromme on Apr 01, 05 12:55 am..
I wonder... does RemoteRemote 2 have the same issue with iPod photo signal range?------

I wrote them and here is their response..

From: Sales <sales@engineeredaudio.com>
Date: April 1, 2005 3:11:38 PM CST
To: John Skinner <john@johnskinner.net>
Subject: Re: RemoteRemote2 iPod photo compatibility?

Hello John,

Please see our answers below...

On Thursday, March 31, 2005, at 10:37 PM, John Skinner wrote:

Hello,

I was wondering, is your RemoteRemote2 device compatible with the 1st generation iPod photos (40 & 60 GB)?

Yes, it is compatible.


I assume that you are aware of Griffin Technology's competing iPod RF remote product, the AirClick. It turns out that the AirClick is incompatible with the first generation iPod photo models and will only work within about 8 feet of the iPod (something to do with interference?), but it works fine on the 2 generation iPod photos (30 & 60 GB).

Our RR products will work on either the first or second generation iPod photo with no problems or degradation in performance.



Also, does the RemoteRemote2 allow you to control the advancing of slideshows on the iPod photo?

Yes, and it will work on the first generation if you apply the iPod photo 1.1 firmware update.


Posted by nDUtyme in Nashville, TN on April 1, 2005 at 4:04 PM (PDT)

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Interesting! On behalf of iPod photo earlier adopters, thanks for the info smile

If RemoteRemote 2 doesn't have these problems, then it seems like there's hope for Griffin to work around them too--even if the issue leads back to Apple originally.

(I like RemoteRemote 2, but the hope of controlling my Mac AND iPod from one place makes AirClick the most interesting to me.)

Posted by Nagromme on April 1, 2005 at 7:40 PM (PDT)

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Maybe it is time to contact Apple if you are a 1st Gen photo user (I wouldn't call it that personally).

Posted by Daveoc64 in UK on April 2, 2005 at 11:45 AM (PDT)

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Why is it filtering the "first" I assume it is because of the arrangement of letters!.

Posted by Daveoc64 in UK on April 2, 2005 at 11:47 AM (PDT)

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Have you tried the AirClick with a 1st gen that has had the update to 1.1?

Posted by ditboy in Oklahoma on April 2, 2005 at 2:50 PM (PDT)

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can anyone tell me how much power does the airclick receiver sucks from the ipod battery?

Posted by FrozernFire in Singapore on April 2, 2005 at 5:42 PM (PDT)

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I C one big thing that is missing here - it cant work with iTrip which is bad - cause I want to do both!
In addition the USB thing is not such a big deal - its just implementing the HID interface (human interface device) in my BT cellphone I can do that and even create remotes for almost any software (adding a xml to map the buttons on the phone to keyboard stroks)

Posted by LinkTree in IL on April 2, 2005 at 9:10 PM (PDT)

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I bet the AirClick will work with a 1st gen iTrip- it just has the mini stereo jack.I'll let you know when I get mine this week.

Posted by ditboy in Oklahoma on April 3, 2005 at 1:01 PM (PDT)

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Is that a regular (non Photo) 4G iPod pictured in the review? If so, how did you change the font?

Posted by mec8870 in NYC on April 4, 2005 at 9:33 AM (PDT)

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Griffen should something about this. Or Apple should send out another update. This sucks for 1st gen. ipod photo. That is really mean of Apple to do. The 1st gen ipod photo wasn't even a year out before the new ones came along. If they were having trouble with the 1st generation ipod photo. People who purchased one should have Apple replace it. This sucks. Apple is starting to piss me off. 1st generations are getting skrewed. Griffen should stop shipment and fix their remotes so that 1st generation ipod photo can work too. I don't understand all the other generations work but not the 1st generation ipod photo. It doens't make sense. I think that Apple had defects on the 1st generatiosn and doesn't want to admit its flaws and tries to cover up saying that it is the same as the 30 and 60g ipod photos. There is somthing fishy!!!

Posted by swe3t23 on April 4, 2005 at 11:14 PM (PDT)

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chill out mec8870!! Think you've got some unresolved issues.. You need to sit down now! Stop complaining and address the true problem. Yourself.

Posted by Doodle in Dublin on April 6, 2005 at 5:57 AM (PDT)

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dood, that's the other guy. i just wanted to know about the font on 4G pictured in the review.

Posted by mec8870 in NYC on April 6, 2005 at 8:05 AM (PDT)

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has anyone received the usb airclick to repeat tests on?

Posted by Tsunami Steve on April 7, 2005 at 8:51 PM (PDT)

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I think this is a great product, but there are three things which I think Griffin could improve:

1. The clip on the remote is REALLY flimsy, and I wound up having to put it in my pocket since it was so easy to dislodge it.

2. The remote all but ceased to function when my iPod was laying down. This really sucks to tell you the truth. In order for mine to work, I had to wedge my iPod upright.

3. The AirClick quit working when I plugged my iPod into the wall outlet.

Posted by BlueSky on April 12, 2005 at 5:31 PM (PDT)

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Does anyone know if either the AirClick mini or RemoteRemote mini are actually shipping yet? When shopping online for the AirClick Mini the only sites that I found that actually show inventory quantities both had 0 in stock (Computers4Sure and Tech Depot). Griffin's website allows you to purchase but didn't mention if the units were shipping yet or were backordered. The other two websites are also selling the units for $25.95 as opposed to Griffin's price of $39.95, a substantial difference.

Thanks

Posted by EDenney on April 18, 2005 at 7:06 PM (PDT)

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I have a 40gb IPOD Photo that I bought a few weeks ago and have the latest ipod software. The AirClick has a maximum reliable range of 4 feet with my ipod. Looks like the AirClick was a waste of money in my case.

Posted by DOGMAN45 on April 19, 2005 at 12:07 AM (PDT)

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Looks like a viable alternative to the wired remote (I've got through 2 of these in 15 months due to the poor strain relief and cable design)
Any ideas on a case that is long enough to accomodate the receiver attachment and still allow the headphone to pass through?
Is the RemoteRemote2 more or less usable with the pass through on the side?

Posted by TimLloyd on April 19, 2005 at 8:35 AM (PDT)

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This afternoon I put my 40gb Photo Ipod in my back pocket as I often do when walking the dogs. The AirClick range, which is at best 48 inches, is reduced to 8 inches. I have to have the wireless remote within 8 inches of the Ipod to to execute a command. Maybe others will have better luck but this is my experience with the AirClick.

Posted by DOGMAN45 on April 19, 2005 at 6:56 PM (PDT)

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I'm experiencing the same remote range issues as Dogman. Outside of about a foot and you're out of luck. So much for "working thru walls and greater distances". IR remotes give better range than this. Pretty disappointing.

Posted by wademac on April 20, 2005 at 12:23 PM (PDT)

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I just received this product and my Ipod is docked in my Altec Lansing speaker thingy and the remote is terrible. I have to use line of site and as close as a few feet I'm considering returning it very dissapointed.

Posted by paxman2 on April 22, 2005 at 5:03 PM (PDT)

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