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Technical Details
- 'Listen to DAB/FM on your iPod' and control everything with a convenient wired remote
- FM RDS station name display
- Ice blue display backlight
- Remote control of iPod volume and music track
- Not compatible with 4th generation Classic
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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 Ipods and is something that Roberts addresses with its new accessory that allows users to tune into DAB and FM rad
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
81 of 82 people found the following review helpful
I recently purchased the robi from Roberts and whilst it works fine with my iPod Nano with good DAB reception (in London at least) there is a compatibility problem with the latest iPod Classics (hence the three star rating).
DAB is pretty battery intensive at the best of times. However, when the robi is connected to the iPod Classic and switched to DAB mode, the backlight of the iPod is permanently on. This drains the iPod battery even more and consequently the eight hours of DAB listening time which is stated in the instruction booklet for 5th generation iPods is significantly reduced for iPod Classics.
I have raised this issue with Roberts and I received a prompt but curt response stating that this was a known issue for iPod Classics and there is no solution. I have therefore suggested that this issue is disclosed in the instruction booklet and should perhaps also be mentioned on their website (I note that the FAQ for the robi is currently "under construction").
DAB is pretty battery intensive at the best of times. However, when the robi is connected to the iPod Classic and switched to DAB mode, the backlight of the iPod is permanently on. This drains the iPod battery even more and consequently the eight hours of DAB listening time which is stated in the instruction booklet for 5th generation iPods is significantly reduced for iPod Classics.
I have raised this issue with Roberts and I received a prompt but curt response stating that this was a known issue for iPod Classics and there is no solution. I have therefore suggested that this issue is disclosed in the instruction booklet and should perhaps also be mentioned on their website (I note that the FAQ for the robi is currently "under construction").
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
If it seems too good to be true it normally is..................
I have been waiting for a device like this for ages but now it's come I am incredibly let down. I have an IPOD Nano and this Robi drains my battery in 50mins - What good is that?
I regularly commute by train but kill my battery on the way to work and have absolutely nothing to listen to on the way back - Without the Robi my Nano lasts the whole week and more.
I bought this Roberts product on the back of their reputation - Making and selling products like this will only lead one way - Disaster!!!!!
Please save yourself the hassle and the money and wait for a much better product to come along.
I have been waiting for a device like this for ages but now it's come I am incredibly let down. I have an IPOD Nano and this Robi drains my battery in 50mins - What good is that?
I regularly commute by train but kill my battery on the way to work and have absolutely nothing to listen to on the way back - Without the Robi my Nano lasts the whole week and more.
I bought this Roberts product on the back of their reputation - Making and selling products like this will only lead one way - Disaster!!!!!
Please save yourself the hassle and the money and wait for a much better product to come along.
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
With the current versions of iPod Classic and Nano, the backlight on the iPod remains on continually during DAB or FM sessions even if you manually turn it off in iPod settings. Not only does this dramatically reduce the battery life, it can also damage the screen as it has a static "Robi by ROBERTS" text in the centre of the screen which will eventually cause a 'burn' of this image on the screen.
Roberts technical support admitted this is an issue with these iPod versions but have decided not to advertise the fact, rather they simply advise poeple who call them to return it to the supplier and attempt to get your money back. Not very satisfacory.
Roberts technical support admitted this is an issue with these iPod versions but have decided not to advertise the fact, rather they simply advise poeple who call them to return it to the supplier and attempt to get your money back. Not very satisfacory.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Pretty Disappointed
I purchased this item at the beginning of January to use with an ipod touch. None of the feedback appeared to show compatibility problems with this ipod. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Housewife under presure
ROBi is a good idea that will improve with development.
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Published 9 months ago by Jellydoo
Does exactly what is says on the box
I am impressed with this. Sound quality is excellent and is incredibly simple to use. It does eat battery power though
Published 17 months ago by Kieran
problem solved
I bought this product because the headphone socket on my iPod classic had stopped working so I needed something that would allow me to use the dock connector instead. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Phoebus Weebus
A great solution BUT...
Perhaps it's because the available FM radio in the USA is of very variable quality, but for whatever reason, Apple have decided against including FM radio as an option on most of... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by N. Cook
Good but not great
Great reception and control but unfortunately if you carry it in your pocket there is no locking mech to hold it to your ipod so it keeps on falling off. Very annoying. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2009 by C. Bateley
Really good Ipod addition.
With great interest, I received this DAB/FM remote control. Plugged it in and loved it. Great remote control facility that doesn't have a cheap feel about it. Read more
Published on 29 May 2009 by Mr. P. M. Piper
My daughter LOVES it!!
Bought it for my (adult) daughter's birthday and she reports that it is a fantastic gadget!
First class reception on her ipod on the bus and in the car.
Very impressed
First class reception on her ipod on the bus and in the car.
Very impressed
Published on 2 May 2009 by Hilary M
DAB adaptor
Nice little gadget, works really well.
My only complaint is that on my ipod nano 4th gen (which doesn't have the battery life of earlier models) I can only get about 1 hour of... Read more
My only complaint is that on my ipod nano 4th gen (which doesn't have the battery life of earlier models) I can only get about 1 hour of... Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by A. J. Darvill
Can anybody help me?
I have an Ipod Touch 16gb 2nd generation. Can anyone tell me whether the Robi is compatible with the iTouch? Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2009 by Confused
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