The device draws power from the iPod, so there're no additional batteries or cords to worry about. The iPod itself displays the station information and supports RDS (Radio Data System), which means if the station you're tuned into supports it, track information also appears on the iPod's display.

As a bonus, the device comes with a new pair of Apple earphones with a shorter cable than normal to account for the length of the Remote's cable.

-- Peter Smith

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