APPLE iPod Remote + Earphones for New iPod Audio Accessorie

Unlike some I can find no redeeming features for either the remote unit or the earphones. The remote is a poor design; a triumph of art over function. I can cope with it being small but not with the buttons being microscopic and worst of all being symmetrical and uniform. Its impossible to identify the buttons easily by touch and if the (completely useless) clip has detached (most of the time) you cant tell the paus control from the volume. The button size prevents the remote being used with gloves of any sort.

The build quality has been commented on by others, it is very, very poor. Im on my third in just over four years. The cable keeps breaking by the connector.

The speakers are tinny, lack depth, and (for my ears) extremely uncomfortable.

So why am I on here buying yet another one? Well it seems that the cable has broken near the connector... and there isnt an alternative.

Reviewed by: Amazon Reviewer Rating:

Date Reviewed: 27Aug2006

Instructions: take one Apple iPod
upload Radioheads album Kid A
lie on your bed in the dark
place your iPod Earbud Earphones into the corresponding ears
prepare yourself for the most intense sonic experience of your life
press PLAY
Fantastic stuff!

Reviewed by: Amazon Reviewer Rating:

Date Reviewed: 17Nov2005

Its odd when I read the reviews on here as half of them talk about the earphones and half about the remote. I want to buy just the remote on its own but seem unable to (another Apple ploy perhpas). The headphones are quite possibly the most uncomfortable things Ive ever used and I dont want to buy any more, but I cant buy the remote on its own.
Which is a pain as its a pretty fragile thing. Where it fits into your iPod, theres no strengthening around the wire and pretty soon the wires crease and you start to lose sound. I got my iPod just over a year ago (with the remote) and have just bought my third replacement remote as the previous two have both been rendered useless as the sound is now totally distorted. Given that theyre not cheap to replace, this is a complete pain. Unfortunately though I love having the remote as it means you dont have to keep whipping your iPod out to change tracks/volume. So I keep buying more.
I just wish theyd sell them without those terrible earphones.
Well, actually, I just wish theyd fix the design problem first of all so I didnt have to waste money replacing it every six months.
In conclusion, great piece of kit, but terribly made.

Reviewed by: Amazon Reviewer Rating:

Date Reviewed: 14Sep2005

Earbuds are bundled with remote forcing you to purchase another pair
whether you need them or not. Earbuds are same quality as companion pair.
Remote is worth the price.

Reviewed by: Indolent Rating:

Date Reviewed: 11Sep2004