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Keyspan TuneView color LCD iTunes remote
We last mentioned the TuneView a year ago in its iPod iteration. Now, Keyspan is shipping a revamped model with a USB transceiver for controlling iTunes on a Mac from "up to 150 ft" away. It has a color LCD which will allow you to "browse and control your iTunes music, videos and podcasts without going to the computer." The device is RF in 2.4GHz band so it should work through walls (to some extent). The idea is apparently to pair the TuneView with an Airport Express or other music extender so you can change your tunes without getting up.The TuneView is available now for $149.[via MacNN]
Keyspan ships revamped TuneView iTunes remote
It's taken over a year, but Keyspan has finally got around to updating its somewhat restrictive TuneView remote. The new flavor (which oddly keeps the exact same name) now works with Apple's AirPort Express, Xitel's Hi-Fi Link, and "other products that connect audio output from a PC-based music server to the audio inputs on an AV receiver or multi-room audio system." The black remote sports a color LCD to pass along iTunes information, a 10-button keypad, RF connectivity, a 150-foot range, and speaks in four different languages. As expected, the unit claims to be plug 'n play with both Macs and PCs, comes bundled in with a USB transceiver, and will set you back a stiff $149. Click on through for another look.
Keyspan now shipping TuneView iPod remote
Keyspan announced today that they have started shipping the TuneView for iPod remote control, which features a color LCD screen and utilizes 2-way RF connectivity. Keyspan calls it the "Ultimate Remote Control for iPod," and it does have a few unique features that set it apart from the crowd. The remote, which is powered by two AA batteries, uses a 2.4 Ghz radio signal that works through walls and has ten keys and a color LCD to remotely view the contents of your iPod as well as control playback features. The TuneView ships with a universal dock, dock inserts to accommodate different sized iPods (4G and 5G iPods with dock connectors), a USB power cable for charging via an AC outlet, and audio cables for connecting to stereos or powered speakers. You can connect the dock to your TV using the S-video jack, although you'll need to supply your own cable for that. Naturally, you can connect the dock your your Mac or PC and use it to sync with iTunes as well. Even better - the TuneView dock and TuneView remote both have upgradeable firmware, just like the iPod, so additional features can be added later on with a simple (one hopes) download.Although the $179 USD price tag is a bit steep, the TuneView sounds like it might be worth the price. If you pick one up, let us know how you like it!
