Add a remote control to your iPod and keep your hands on the wheel.
UK's Gear4 announced Cruise Control, an RF remote control RF remote control for all iPods with a 50 meter range.
The CruiseControl’s receiver works with any iPod with a dock connector port, has a headphone amp and port on the bottom, and provides a range of up to 160 feet.
When you’re out cruising in the car, use the lanyard to attach the remote to your steering wheel or bicycle handlebars, or hang it around your neck with the lanyard. Your iPod stays safe while you enjoy your tunes!
The modsters over at MAKE posted a cool story about John Huber and his custom iPod remote control.
John took a Griffin Airclick and hacked it by adding custom buttons and mounted it to his 1999 Jetta's steering wheel on a carbon fiber plate.
Check out this sweet mod here.
ABT's iJet Bottom Dock supports all iPods with dock connectors - G3 and forward.
Unlike other RF remotes, the iJet has a pass-through connector that allows you to connect to a charger or computer directly through the iJet.
The iJet allow lets you control video and music clips from the video iPod.
ABT iJet for nano is a portable and versatile compact RF remote with optional FM transmitter.
This accessory, designed specifically for the iPod nano, integrates both the RF remote and FM transmitter into one package.
Simply slide the nano into the iJet receiver case and enjoy your favorite tunes in your car (or at home or work). Then play your tunes through any FM radio without cables or wires. The wireless remote lets you control your iPod from up to 100 feet away.
Apple announced the iPod Radio Remote, which combines the convenience of a wired remote control with new FM radio capabilities for the iPod nano and fifth generation iPod.
Listen to FM radio on your iPod and control everything with a convenient wired remote. You also get a set of earphones with a shorter cable that's a perfect fit for the remote.
The iPod Radio Remote is a convenient way for music lovers to skip tracks and adjust the volume of their iPod even when it’s in a pocket or backpack, and listen to FM radio stations while displaying station and song information on their iPod screen.
Targus also announced at CES the RemoteTunes TX for iPod nano.
Especially designed for the iPod nano, it also incorporates an FM transmitter so you can hear your iPod’s music on a nearby radio.
It will be available in March.
Targus Inc. announced the new RemoteTunes for iPod with Dock Connector, a wireless remote for iPod and iPod nano.
Coming in March, it uses the iPod’s 30-pin dock connector to communicate. Because it’s RF-based, it doesn’t need a line of sight to communicate — it can work through walls and other obstructions.
The remote controls volume, fast forward/reverse, advance/previous track, play, pause, shuffle and repeat. To conserve battery life, it goes into “sleep” mode after two minutes.
TEN's next generation of its popular naviPod wireless remote control for iPod now supports the iPod mini.
The naviPro eX mini has additional functions including playlist, album and chapter navigation, and shuffle and repeat control.
The naviPro eX remote is stylishly designed and easy to use.
Simply hook your iPod to a pair of self powered speakers and in no time, you will can enjoy navigating through your favorite playlists, albums or audiobooks.
The Griffin AirClick Remote Control for Mac iPod mini lets you hook up your iPod to your sound system and wander through the house while in full control of your tunes.
Pause your iPod to answer the door and then crank it up without even going in the room.
AirClick uses RF signals that travel through walls for control anywhere in your home or outside, up to 60 feet away.
The five button remote allows for play/pause, next track, previous track, and volume up and down.A hold switch on the side prevents accidentally disturbing your music.
TEN Technology's NaviPod Wireless Remote Control for the Original iPod lets you control your audio functions from across the room.
So if you want to crank the tunes, hit the pause, skip ahead or go back, you can just kick back in the comfort of your chair.
The naviPod for Original iPod is for first and second generation iPod models (5GB, 10GB and 20GB) with a Firewire port on top.
There is a pass-thru Firewire port on the naviPod for Original iPod for keeping the iPod charged.
