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Roberts ROBI-POD1 DABand FM Radio & Controller For iPods | 
 enlarge | Brand: Roberts
Category: CE
Buy New: £39.99
New (5) Used (1) from £32.99
Rating:  37 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 1.3 x 2.1 x 0.6
nv: Audio Output Connections: Headphone Socket 3.5mm Dia 16-32 ohms Compatible
Backlit Display: Yes
Battery Life: 8 hours DAB 12 hours FM (Regarding iPod Video 80GB)
DAB Frequency: 174.928 - 239.200MHz (Band III)
DAB Radio: Yes
Depth: 1.4cm
External Microphone Option: No
FM Radio Frequency Range: 87.5 - 108MHz
FM Tuner: Yes
Height: 5.3cm
Impedance: 32 ohms
Other Features: Aerial System DAB/FM Headphone Lead Aerial
Power: Uses power from the battery of the host iPod
Weight: 30g
MPN: B000X24UOM
Model: Robi
EAN: 5038301700010
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | DAB/FM RDS Stereo Wavebands | | • | FM RDS Station Name Display | | • | Favourite Station Mode | | • | Ice Blue Display Backlight | | • | Icons for Favourite Stations Signal Strength and Volume |
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Product Description
Listen to DAB/FM on your iPod and control everything with a convenient wired remote. Lack of radio tuner has long been a criticism for Apple's iconic MP3 player and is something that Roberts addresses with its new accessory that allows users to tune into DAB and FM radio on their iPods. The Robi is a discreet DAB radio with a wired remote that plugs into your iPod. As well as operating the radio function the wired remote lets you control music playback and adjust volume. The Roberts Robi DAB/FM digital radio and remote for iPod is designed to operate with your iPod to provide DAB and FM radio listening on the move. In addition when you wish to listen to music held on your iPod provides basic remote control facilities. The The Roberts Robi DAB/FM digital radio and remote for iPod will not work on its own - it needs to be connected to your iPod to provide power it's the world's smallest DAB / FM radio receiver accessory and uses the latest generation of high performance digital radio technology to provide the best reception possible while maximising the listening time available from each charge of your iPod battery. There are a great many DAB and FM radio stations available. So that you can e asily select the stations that you like to listen to allows you to create a personalised list of favourite radio stations. This list is then stored in the radio so that even if is disconnected from your iPod your favourites are retained for the next time that you wish to listen to the radio. Please refer to the Favourite stations section of this booklet for details. Connect headphones for listening to the radio or iPod Earphones included. The headphones act as the aerial for DAB and FM radio operation. Features: DAB/FM RDS Stereo Wavebands FM RDS Station Name Display Favourite Station Mode Ice Blue Display Backlight Icons for Favourite Stations Signal Strength and Volume Search/Manual Tuning Earphones Included Remote Control of iPod Volume and Music Track Powered b
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| Customer Reviews: Read 32 more reviews...
 An essential Item for an iPod owner December 1, 2007
Mr. Kevin A. Floyd (UK)
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
This is the device I've been waiting for....
So, whats special about it? As a remote, it functions as well as, if not better than the apple marketed item - but to have DAB as well is clincher. Reception for me was crystal clear - i enjoyed listening to test match special on Five Live Xtra - and for me, that was the winning point. No more carrying around a portable digital receiver. The Unit itself is tiny, not much bigger than the apple FM remote. You can recieve DAB stations, FM radio and also control your iPod from this remote.
In short a great item, and worth every penny
Classic and 3G nano problem now fixed with 1.1.2 firmware April 30, 2008
Wizard-Widgets (Huntingdon, UK)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
To any reading these reviews - there was a compatibility problem between the Robi and the Apple iPod Classic and 3G Nano models which appeared when Apple released version 1.1 of the iPod software for these models. Version 1.1.1 did not solve this. Version 1.1.2 released on 30th April 2008 does solve this, and the Robi now no longer turns off after two minutes. Thanks Apple! I can now listen for hours at at time. One minor new problem replaces that old one. If Robi is in DAB or FM mode and you use Robi to switch off your iPod, then you will generally need to use the iPod controls to switch back on again, and it may require a couple of On-Off cycles. No such problem if you switch off with Robi in Remote Control mode.
Very pleased with this gadget! February 5, 2008
Ms. E. J. White
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
After reading the mixed reviews I was apprehensive. I'd previously heard this 'toy' advertised on Classic FM - the channel I listen to most. But I'm really pleased with it - perfect reception at home, on the train and in central London. A really nifty little gadget. I've got a 5th generation 80GB Ipod and the two work perfectly together. It found almost as many channels as my Pure digital radio at home! No complaints at all.
Amasing little gadget April 23, 2008
Stephen Salt (United Kingdom)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was bought this for christmas by my wife who knows I love my iPod, it goes to work to the gym and on holiday wth me! I usually use it with an armband in teh gym or in my bag on my bike. But oh no! when its in the bag and it shuffles to a song thats not so good what do you do? Stop and change track?
With this little device I can now place the Robi unit on th strap of the bag and keep my precious iPod iside in the warm and the dry! Shuffling, changing volume everything. PLUS*** I can also change to DAB digital radio which works great for me outside in the city (for Planet Rock & Classic FM anyway which is all I listen too) and also FM.
I have had no issues using this with my second gen 4Gb nano, the software version is 1.1.3 so I suggest that anyone having problems upgrade their software through iTunes. I've not noticed significant problems with the batter life, it is marginally reduced as your driving a little bit more electronics, the back light goes off in 5 seconds as per my setting on the iPod, and the unit DOES NOT switch itself off.
Note - the picture is not clear, you can use any headphones you like with this product.
A Must Have!!! December 8, 2007
B. Hobbs (malvern)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased a robi and found it very easy to use indeed as a DAB/ FM and Remote for a Video G5 ipod. I was completely blown away with its size and sound quality. This completes the functionality of the ipod. Although it comes with its own earphones i use my noise reducing set with no problems. Reception is excellent. You have to wonder why Apple missed out on this in the first place. An absolute must if you are lucky enough to get hold of one as they are sold out of most stores (unsuprisingly).
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