Comments on: naviPod iPod Wireless Remote Control Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:50:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Shamrock http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17663 Shamrock Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:06:36 +0000 #comment-17663 Sorry about that, I meant the mini. Sorry about that, I meant the mini.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17662 Julie Wed, 20 Oct 2004 00:30:03 +0000 #comment-17662 Yes, the naviPod should work just fine with the 40gig since it has the same connector. As for 3gig, did you really mean 30gig? Or are you talking about the mini? I don't know if it will work with the mini or not since I don't have one to test with. Yes, the naviPod should work just fine with the 40gig since it has the same connector. As for 3gig, did you really mean 30gig? Or are you talking about the mini? I don’t know if it will work with the mini or not since I don’t have one to test with.

]]> By: Shamrock http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17661 Shamrock Wed, 20 Oct 2004 00:19:42 +0000 #comment-17661 Can I use the remote with 40 gig and 3 gig. It would be perfect to run my BOSE system in my kitchen and Beosound at the office if I could get away with buying one and use it with both ipods. My Best. Dan Can I use the remote with 40 gig and 3 gig. It would be perfect to run my BOSE system in my kitchen and Beosound at the office if I could get away with buying one and use it with both ipods. My Best. Dan

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17660 Julie Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:08:26 +0000 #comment-17660 Good luck! If it's only 1 week old, they should replace it with no questions asked. I bet there was a faulty connection somewhere and dropping it exacerbated the problem. Good luck! If it’s only 1 week old, they should replace it with no questions asked. I bet there was a faulty connection somewhere and dropping it exacerbated the problem.

]]> By: RoyMunson http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17659 RoyMunson Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:04:26 +0000 #comment-17659 I am going to bring it back to the Apple store where I bought it last week. I don't think it should be a problem:o I am going to bring it back to the Apple store where I bought it last week. I don’t think it should be a problem:o

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17658 Julie Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:42:20 +0000 #comment-17658 RoyMunson: I'm very surprised that it broke so easily... The one I have feels pretty robust. I would contact the company and give them a chance to make it right. RoyMunson:

I’m very surprised that it broke so easily… The one I have feels pretty robust. I would contact the company and give them a chance to make it right.

]]> By: RoyMunson http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17657 RoyMunson Thu, 15 Apr 2004 18:31:40 +0000 #comment-17657 Nice gadget but it is flimsey. I dropped it a foot and a half onto a carpeted floor (by accident) and now it doesn't work. :mad: Nice gadget but it is flimsey. I dropped it a foot and a half onto a carpeted floor (by accident) and now it doesn’t work. :mad:

]]> By: kaale http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17656 kaale Mon, 13 Oct 2003 16:23:41 +0000 #comment-17656 Why aren't we just using our ipods *as* remotes-with FM transmitter options like iTrip and iRock that function even to 30ft? Is there a sound quality loss using such devices, say at 15ft? <p> Can anyone comment on the sound quality difference between the iTrip to your stereo and the iPod with a naviPod ontop plugged into your stereo? <br> I'm sure there is one, but is the iTrip/iRock giving people sound quality they are happy with? Cheers y'all, Kaale Why aren’t we just using our ipods *as* remotes-with FM transmitter options like iTrip and iRock that function even to 30ft?
Is there a sound quality loss using such devices, say at 15ft?

Can anyone comment on the sound quality difference between the iTrip to your stereo and the iPod with a naviPod ontop plugged into your stereo?

I’m sure there is one, but is the iTrip/iRock giving people sound quality they are happy with?
Cheers y’all,
Kaale

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17655 Julie Fri, 26 Sep 2003 22:15:49 +0000 #comment-17655 Yes, there has to be a line of sight for IR to work. It doesn't have to be an exact line though, as the light can bounce off of objects and / or walls. If your iPod is in an enclosed compartment, the naviPod will not work. Yes, there has to be a line of sight for IR to work. It doesn’t have to be an exact line though, as the light can bounce off of objects and / or walls.

If your iPod is in an enclosed compartment, the naviPod will not work.

]]> By: vinsanity http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17654 vinsanity Fri, 26 Sep 2003 21:53:43 +0000 #comment-17654 hows the connection? is the IR really picky about having line of sight? if you point the remote in the opposite direction, does it still work? how about trying to use the IR remote while the ipod was in the car storage compartment? thanks. hows the connection? is the IR really picky about having line of sight? if you point the remote in the opposite direction, does it still work? how about trying to use the IR remote while the ipod was in the car storage compartment? thanks.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17653 Julie Fri, 22 Aug 2003 16:47:57 +0000 #comment-17653 No, I really don't see how they could work together as they both can't be plugged into the iPod at the same time ;) No, I really don’t see how they could work together as they both can’t be plugged into the iPod at the same time ;)

]]> By: macboy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17652 macboy Fri, 22 Aug 2003 16:37:53 +0000 #comment-17652 heyy Julie .. just had a little question .. now that you've physically experienced the Navipod, you think the iTrip and Navipod could both work together simultaneously? (keeping in mind that the iTrip goes on the top of the iPod too) heyy Julie .. just had a little question .. now that you’ve physically experienced the Navipod, you think the iTrip and Navipod could both work together simultaneously? (keeping in mind that the iTrip goes on the top of the iPod too)

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17651 Julie Tue, 12 Aug 2003 23:56:16 +0000 #comment-17651 You're right, that would be cool... but yes, very expensive. You’re right, that would be cool… but yes, very expensive.

]]> By: Farkinguy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17650 Farkinguy Tue, 12 Aug 2003 23:26:31 +0000 #comment-17650 Hi Julie. I'm a purchaser for a national retail chain and I too use my iPod as my main stereo at home. When I heard about the NaviPod, I knew I had to have it. I agree, the NaviPod is a great device, but there's one thing missing that would have made it EXCELLENT (and also jack up the price) and that would be a small display on the remote to select playlists or albums. My speaker system is on the other side of my apartment. To change albums or playlists, I still have to get up and walk to the iPod (No, I'm not lazy I just don't like to stop when working). If someone made a device that would essentially mimmick the control and display of the iPod. I'd buy it in an instant! Hi Julie. I’m a purchaser for a national retail chain and I too use my iPod as my main stereo at home. When I heard about the NaviPod, I knew I had to have it. I agree, the NaviPod is a great device, but there’s one thing missing that would have made it EXCELLENT (and also jack up the price) and that would be a small display on the remote to select playlists or albums. My speaker system is on the other side of my apartment. To change albums or playlists, I still have to get up and walk to the iPod (No, I’m not lazy I just don’t like to stop when working). If someone made a device that would essentially mimmick the control and display of the iPod. I’d buy it in an instant!

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17649 Julie Fri, 08 Aug 2003 02:04:54 +0000 #comment-17649 It doesn't have any rights management under Windows and as far as copying MP3s that I've already ripped. Now, if you buy MP3s from music sites (like iTunes for Macs), there is DRM to consider. It doesn’t have any rights management under Windows and as far as copying MP3s that I’ve already ripped. Now, if you buy MP3s from music sites (like iTunes for Macs), there is DRM to consider.

]]> By: T1000X http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17648 T1000X Fri, 08 Aug 2003 01:54:00 +0000 #comment-17648 Awesome review, like normal. I do have a question about the new iPod itself. Does it have any form of Digital Rights Management like the old iPods? The reason I ask is I have a Nomad Jukebox Zen USB2.0 I love, but of course would like something smaller. Awesome review, like normal. I do have a question about the new iPod itself. Does it have any form of Digital Rights Management like the old iPods? The reason I ask is I have a Nomad Jukebox Zen USB2.0 I love, but of course would like something smaller.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/08/06/navipod_ipod_wireless_remote_control_review/comment-page-1/#comment-17647 Julie Thu, 07 Aug 2003 02:31:22 +0000 #comment-17647 Post your coments here on the naviPod iPod Wireless Remote Control Review. <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/navipod-review.html">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/navipod-review.html</a> Just click the POST REPLY button on this page. Post your coments here on the naviPod iPod Wireless Remote Control Review.

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