MacSwitching.com > Griffin Announces iFM for iPod: FM radio tuner, remote controller, recorder – all in one!

Griffin Technology Inc. announces iFM, a device which will allow iPods to be used in new and unique ways.

iFM integrates FM radio tuning, recording and remote control functionality to the iPod, all in a tiny aluminum enclosure.

With the flip of a switch users can now switch seamlessly between controlling their music library and listening to their favorite FM radio programming.

Use the iFM as an inline remote to control the iPod’s transport controls, great for workouts, biking or hiking.

iFM is also a recording device, with a built in microphone to record voice, or change modes to capture live FM radio directly to the iPod!

The integrated white backlit LCD shows the operating mode of the iFM at a glance.

Features:

Radio:

Digital auto station scan with wraparound

Band-Switch function to switch between US, European and Japanese FM bands

6 station presets per band

Remote:

Controls play, pause, fast forward, rewind, next song, previous song, volume

Recorder:

Records FM radio

High quality omnidirectional built in microphone for recording voice memos

Automatically saves to the iPod

One-touch start and stop recording

Recording time only limited by amount of available space on the iPod

Griffin’s iFM retails for USD $49.99 and it is scheduled to begin shipping in August.

Pre-orders are being accepted at www.griffintechnology.com.