CNET editors' take
- Reviewed on: 02/24/2006
The FM tuner gets decent reception but is far from flawless. Walking around CNET offices and the surrounding streets, we were interrupted with jarring static almost every 10 seconds, even with popular Bay Area radio stations. The radio features six customizable preset stations and three different tuning bands, each with their own set of presets: United States, European, and Japanese. This will come in handy for frequent travelers who want to save their favorite overseas frequencies. Of course, the play-through remote works well--it even allows you to turn your iPod's preset equalizer on and off. The back of the iFM also has a clip with adjustable tension should you want to clip it to your shirt or bag. One drawback to the device is that it lacks an audio recorder, a bonus on the previous version that made it one of our favorites. Although the radio and remote both work well, we were disappointed that Griffin decided to omit this handy feature.
