FM radio most desired feature for new iPods, study finds

Iria · Apr 2, 2007, 10:59 PM

Source: TG Daily
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Southfield (MI) – It’s not more capacity or flashy colors rock music fans are interested in, a new study released by rock radio consultants Jacobs Media suggests: Instead, most iPod owners said that they want an integrated FM radio in their portable music player.

Sometimes, the answers to new product features are rather simple. If the results of the Jacobs Media survey among 25,000 listeners to 69 rock music radio stations are any indication, the Apple should complement the basic feature of its iPods rather than developing extravagant new high-tech features.

~~DudeBoyz~~ · Apr 2, 2007, 11:15 PM

I want both FM and AM on an MP3 player. I like to listen to sports on the radio.

Lelisevis · Apr 2, 2007, 11:27 PM

They must mean a radio like the one on my rather old Creative zen micro. I agree with the above though AM radio would be better I only listen to fivelive for the news and debate.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Apr 3, 2007, 02:24 AM

they probably wont, i bet you it will be something like satelite radio so we pay more money

~~DudeBoyz~~ · Apr 3, 2007, 02:52 AM

I have FM radio and voice recording on my Samsung MP3 players. I find I don't use the radio much, but do use the voice recorder. C1Z is my primary model - I have two:

http://www.samsung.com/au/products/m...ers/yp_c1z.asp

I also have two of these:

http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1785

Pretty nice little buggers.

Tipstaff · Apr 3, 2007, 03:54 AM

My list:

1) A CUSTOM FREAKING EQUALIZER!!!

2) FM radio

The fact that there is no custom equalizer on the iPod is the only reason I'm not rushing out and buying one right now. Until my Sony Hi-MD player dies this is the way it's gonna be for a long long time. I mean, why would I give up a player that has 42 hours battery life (that's 42 hours off of 1 AA battery, btw), 1GB discs, 2 custom equalizers (right now one is set for jazz/classical, the other for everything else), pure lossless audio support, and an AM/FM tuner built into the remote?

Apr 2, 2007, 10:59 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	FM radio most desired feature for new iPods, study finds Source: TG Daily _______ Southfield (MI) – It’s not more capacity or flashy colors rock music fans are interested in, a new study released by rock radio consultants Jacobs Media suggests: Instead, most iPod owners said that they want an integrated FM radio in their portable music player. Sometimes, the answers to new product features are rather simple. If the results of the Jacobs Media survey among 25,000 listeners to 69 rock music radio stations are any indication, the Apple should complement the basic feature of its iPods rather than developing extravagant new high-tech features.

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Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,772 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	My list: 1) A CUSTOM FREAKING EQUALIZER!!! 2) FM radio The fact that there is no custom equalizer on the iPod is the only reason I'm not rushing out and buying one right now. Until my Sony Hi-MD player dies this is the way it's gonna be for a long long time. I mean, why would I give up a player that has 42 hours battery life (that's 42 hours off of 1 AA battery, btw), 1GB discs, 2 custom equalizers (right now one is set for jazz/classical, the other for everything else), pure lossless audio support, and an AM/FM tuner built into the remote? __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

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~~DudeBoyz~~ banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,677 Rep Power: 0	I want both FM and AM on an MP3 player. I like to listen to sports on the radio.

Apr 2, 2007, 11:27 PM	#3
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	They must mean a radio like the one on my rather old Creative zen micro. I agree with the above though AM radio would be better I only listen to fivelive for the news and debate.

Apr 3, 2007, 02:52 AM	#5
~~DudeBoyz~~ banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,677 Rep Power: 0	I have FM radio and voice recording on my Samsung MP3 players. I find I don't use the radio much, but do use the voice recorder. C1Z is my primary model - I have two: http://www.samsung.com/au/products/m...ers/yp_c1z.asp I also have two of these: http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1785 Pretty nice little buggers.