Advanced
Bridging Technologies, Inc. Press Headlines
iJet Wireless Remote Control
As
seen on Now Playing Magazine
Accessories for the iPod are sprouting like trees this year, and
one genre that's growing in popularity is remote controls. These
particularly come in handy when the iPod is connected to a home
stereo. Remotes come in two basic flavors, infrared and RF. |
ABT
iJet Wireless RF Remote
As
seen on iPod Lounge
The iPod's wireless remote control broadcasting champion, with over
100-foot unobstructed broadcasting range and the ability to work through
walls. Includes detachable belt clip and recessed buttons to minimize
chances of accidental button presses. Has less of a problem with first-generation
iPod photos than other RF remotes. |
Review: iPod
Remote Rundown, Redux
As
seen on PlayList Mag
ABT iJet/Targus RemoteTunes (; $60). The ABT iJet, also sold as the
Targus RemoteTunes, is the most expensive remote system we tested,
but also includes a generous accessory package and provides the longest
range. Included in the box is the remote, the transmitter, a mounting
bracket that can be used to clip the remote to your belt or bag or
to mount it on any flat surface, and a miniplug-to-RCA (left/right)
cable for connecting your iPod to your home stereo. The remote itself,
while standard in its buttons (play/pause, forward/back, volume up/down),
is our favorite of the bunch in terms of usability: First and foremost,
the buttons are large enough and spaced well enough apart that they're
easy to press, yet recessed enough that they aren't accidentally bumped
when the remote is in your pocket or bag. The buttons also provide
a nice, tactile ÒclickÓ when pressed that, along with
a red indicator light on the remote, let you know if you've actually
pressed a button. (Don't laugh; we couldn't always be sure with some
remotes.) Yet despite the large buttons, the iJet remote is still among
the smallest of the lot, and can be attached to a keychain or lanyard
to keep it secure. Finally, the iJet/RemoteTunes remote is the only
one we tested that's water-resistant.
In terms of range, ABT claims the RF-based iJet
will work up to 150 feet. Although our results weren't quite so
dramatic, the iJet provided the best range of the remotes we tested,
working consistently from well over 40 unobstructed feet indoors Ñreaching
the limits of our testing room. We were also able to use the iJet
from nearly 20 feet away through two interior walls. ABT notes
that every wall reduces range by 20-30 feet, implying a maximum
unobstructed indoor range of over 50 feetÑplenty for most
rooms, and in line with our outdoor results of approximately 50
feet. |
Although
the iJet RF Remote Control system for the iPod is useful in many
ways, don't leave home without it.
As
seen on Myst Technology
I travel a lot and I carry an iPod for those moments when I need to
listen to a podcast or kick back and enjoy some music. I also take
along some tiny speakers from LogiTech.
Although hotel rooms are generally small, the iJet
Remote is a killer addition to your pod-gear collection.
Now with thousand of songs to choose from, the ability
to control your audio environment is critically important - especially
when you have a specific music mood and just want to skip ahead.ÊThis
device gives you the freedom to advance tracks, control volume and
a variety of other features without traditional space or hardware
restrictions. The iJet gives you the control you need and in a very
small package.
I always try to lighten my load when traveling, especially
trips to Europe and Asia, but this is oneÊadd-on that I cannot
leave home without. |
Best iPod Product
at CES?
As
seen on Unbound Spiral
I like the off the main path alleys at trade shows. On the fringes
of the Innovation tent I discovered iJet a wireless RF iPod remote.
It may not sound all that special until you consider how small the
remote may become.
iJet unlike Navipod which uses an IR (infared)
control can operate up to a 100ft radius and controls 9 key functions.
I'm sure the simple prototype displayed will soon have a market
with Belkin or someone similar. What's so exciting is the size
and the potential for the remote controls this device suggests.
For example there is no reason that this control can't have a micro
display. I like the iPod in my pocket, couldn't I just start changing
tracks from my watch?
And with that leap I realized that a small remote
device on my watch could could answer all those calls, mute the room,
and really integrate switching from one application to another, whether
using a headset or the room speakers. Hang-up forward, activate device
all from my watch. Starts to change the dimensions of what I may
consider carrying around.
Runner Ups on the iPod? There was iCruze from Monster
Cable, and iPort in wall docking system from Sonance. Nothing like
paying $300 for your iPod and then many times that to use it to extend
the experience. Perhaps some of the simple cable organzers and dashboard
clamps are more useful. |
iJet Wireless
RF iPOD Remote
As
seen on dapreview
From ABT (Advanced B. Technologies). This isn't the first wireless
iPod remote, but what sets it apart is the RF configuration, as opposed
to IrDA used by others. The benefit is range. The rep claims over 100
foot range compared to 20 feet or less from the IrDA type.
Control ability is rather simple, like the others,
including Volume up/down, FF/RW, Next/Previous track, Play/Pause,
Sleep.
The iJet comes with a keychain-like remote (water-resistant),
a reciever that plugs into the top of iPod, and simple plastic base
that has a holder on the back for the remote. Price is fairly competitive
with an MSRP. |
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