Griffin 4023-ACUSB AirClick USB for Mac and PC computers | 
| Brand: Griffin Technology
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $17.90
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Rating:  38 reviews
Color: White / Gray
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 2.5 x 7.4 x 8.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 4023-ACUSB
Model: 4023-ACUSB
UPC: 685387040230
EAN: 0685387040230
ASIN: B0007NWM1K
Release Date: April 15, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compatible with both Mac and Windows PC | | • | It can control applications like iTunes or PowerPoint from up to 60ft. away even through walls | | • | 5-Button remote features hold switch and belt clip | | • | The remote has a clip on it for convenient attachment | | • | Compatibility: OS X 10.5, OS X 10.4, OS X 10.3, Windows XP, Windows Vista |
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Product Description
AirClick USB is a remote for Mac and PC computers. The receiver module attaches to any available USB port (including hubs) and receives signal from up to 60 feet away. AirClick USB is ideal for controlling applications including iTunes, QuickTime, and even Keynote or PowerPoint.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...
 Good enough March 20, 2006
Gadget Fan in CA (L.A., CA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I'm using it with an old G4 Mac running Tiger to control iTunes and the OSX DVD Player. I only needed it to work in the room the Mac lives in because I just use it to control the volume, pause and skip on iTunes and the DVD Player. One oddity was that I need to reboot if I remove it and plug it in again for the Mac to see it. The other thing it took me a while to notice is that it seems like the granularity of the volume control is very course (10 steps) but if you hold the volume button down at the limits it actually changes the overall volume of the system so it's more useful than it seems as long as you don't mind the largish steps. It also took me a few minutes to realize it installed an icon on top of the screen that is used to select which app it is controlling. So it's not perfect, but it does what I wanted.
 Simple and effective device. July 29, 2005
Brent Smith (Seattle, WA USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This was an inexpensive item, so my expectations were hopeful but not all that high.
Now that I have had a chance to use the AirClick I'm quite impressed. It was a breeze to install the software, and setup was a snap. To activate it for use with your program of choice you simply click on an icon in your system tray. It comes with an extention cord to put the dongle receiver in a spot of better reception if you need to. I find it works great simply plugged into my USB hub on a desk.
I can control iTunes (only program I've tried) from all over the house- even through 3 walls at 50+ feet. The only clunkiness I see with it is closing out iTunes is a little funky unless you deselect the AirClick for use with that program before exiting (iTunes inquires whether another program requires it to stay open)- that is no biggie though.
All in all I think the AirClick is a great product at a nice price.
Great Device, Great Price, Mild Deficiencies August 9, 2005
Hanson C. Jiang (Cleveland, OH USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased the AirClick USB from Amazon because it was on sale for about $26 (in contrast to the $40 MSRP), and because I was looking for a cheap-but-well-designed and functional remote control for my Mac. The AirClick serves its purpose beautifully, with great design and ease of use. The range is quite good if I plug the receiver into my keyboard, but quite a bit worse if I plug it into the rear of my Power Mac (understandably so, due to all the RF-killing cables and metal between it and the remote control). The software is easy to use and supports pretty much all the programs I'd ever use it for, such as presentations and media. My only complaints concern the buttons. They usually require a firm press to work reliably. Just because it feels like it pushed in doesn't mean that it actually made contact. This might explain some people's complaints of "presses not always working." I believe they just require a firm press because on the occasions when pressing didn't work, the LED on the receiver did not blink, so the AirClick didn't send out a signal, and this was after just sending one before, so it wasn't a result of a "sleep mode" or anything. My other [mild] complaint is the layout. While the current layout is simple and easy to use, it might be better to provide a more intuitive interface (a la iPod shuffle) in the future. Other than those two issues, I'd say this is a solid product, especially for the price. Bottom line: I'm happy with my AirClick USB.
Nice product December 16, 2005
Nate R (Ilinois)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Griffin usually makes nice little peripherals. I own a PowerMate and the new revision of the iMic, and I like those a lot too. This AirClick is great for controlling any number of applications you own. It is easily configurable, and modifiable too. A quick google search will show you how to modify it using AppleScript to control an application you have. The other reviewers who say the software isn't up to par probably don't understand how to use it.
The range on this thing isn't as great as they claim, but I have not had a problem with it. The main thing is to make sure the receiver is in a place where it can get a clear signal, without too much interference. I think this thing operates somewhere around the 400 MHz band, so it is very susceptible to interference from many other devices. If you put it next to a CRT monitor or a TV you probably won't be happy with your results. If you want the best signal, just try to get it as far away from everything else as possible. Placing it in the USB port next to the power plug on the PowerBook or iBook is going to cause interference that will definitely cut down on range, that is how they show it connected in their photo of it, but don't do it that way. It is best to use the included extension cable and put it as far away from interference as you can get it.
The software is simple to get used to, you can see what the buttons will do in the drop down menu that the AirClick software will place next to your date and volume control in the top right corner. If you hold down the play/pause button and use the volume buttons you can change the app it is controlling from the remote itself, and it displays a nice dialog on the screen showing you which app it is working with. The dialogs are very clean, they use the same format as the Apple volume control does so it is just a translucent square.
I prefer this over infrared remotes because it gives you more range and flexibility. The only thing it lacks is amount of buttons. I would have liked to have a few more buttons, and a slightly bigger remote with a better belt clip. Most of the IR remotes have a lot more buttons, so if you need them you should go for an IR model. I am happy with this one though.
I originally bought it with next day shipping for a presentation I had to do that same day, so it was just one of those things I bought out of necessity. It was chosen because it was simple, and inexpensive. I planned on just setting it away somewhere after I did that presentation, but I ended up liking it enough to keep it connected to my Mac and I use it quite often.
 Sent it back February 1, 2006
Richard D. Parker (Dallas, Texas USA)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Very poor product. To small in ones hand. Buttons to close to one another. Has a lag between pressing button the the slide moving foward. Have bought another brand. Buy Easy Presenter by Keyspan intead. Also has a laser pointer built in.
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