Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
[350 byte] By [elbert31] at [2007-11-9 17:44:48] 
Hi, I am considering buying a MP3 player with "built-in" FM radio, not as an add-on accessory. According to some sources the Ipod 40G has a "built-in" FM receiver but not the 20G or 15G ipods. But somehow i can't find that info ANYWHERE, searching the internet for the last 30 mins. Can anyone who owns an Ipod 40G (the 3rd generation) tell me??
# 1 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
i don't think so.Debaser at 2007-11-15 14:07:59 >
# 2 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
no, it doesn'tmmjaeger at 2007-11-15 14:08:59 >
# 3 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
no iPod's to date posess a FM Tuner.Brock at 2007-11-15 14:10:09 >
# 4 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
Originally posted by mmjaeger no, it doesn't
i trip is a TRANSMITTER, he's looking for a TUNER.
Brock at 2007-11-15 14:11:03 >
# 5 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
Originally posted by mmjaeger no, it doesn't
Just to avoid confusion, the iTrip is an FM Transmitter not an FM Receiver.
Slate8 at 2007-11-15 14:12:02 >
# 6 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
umm radio is horrible nowadays. you can get nearly any talkshow you like downloaded from somewhere buck up and get the best player around...
RegalBegal at 2007-11-15 14:13:03 >
# 7 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
It doesn't have it, and I don't think they should build it into the iPod, it doesn't seem necessary to me.ejd142 at 2007-11-15 14:14:07 >
# 8 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
Imagine if they made ID3 tags radio transmitable then you could see what song is playing on the radio. The iPod interface would be very cool with a radio.Nizzle at 2007-11-15 14:15:10 >
# 9 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
Right! Even if an ipod has an fm tuner, I don't think I would ever use it! Why would you listen to a radio show if you have all the music you love at your disposal?! If you want a radio, get an fm tuner. They come in the size of a coin nowadays.Darrell at 2007-11-15 14:16:07 >
# 10 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
I would: for sports.There are lots of time during baseball/football seasons when my girlfriend has control of the tv, or I'm not near a tv, and I can't stand the tv broadcasters.
MikeM at 2007-11-15 14:17:08 >
# 11 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
Oh... You have a point there MikeM. I forgot to consider that coz I have a pocket tv. :)Darrell at 2007-11-15 14:18:17 >
# 12 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
uumm my moms boom box, i guess thats wat it is (kenwood) has the radio station, song name and the artist it was written by flash across the screen. I donno if its id3 and i dont think it is but im just saying what i see.unregisterdone at 2007-11-15 14:19:15 >
# 13 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
Originally posted by unregisterdone uumm my moms boom box, i guess thats wat it is (kenwood) has the radio station, song name and the artist it was written by flash across the screen. I donno if its id3 and i dont think it is but im just saying what i see.
Sounds like RDS:
RDS - Radio Data System
This technology allows stations to transmit additional types of information via encoded digital signals that can be received and displayed by the user's Radio. For instance: an RDS-capable Radio can display the title and artist or current song playing, local traffic information, an advertiser's phone number while a commercial is playing, etc.
AndyH at 2007-11-15 14:20:11 >
# 14 Re: Does Ipod 40G have built-in FM radio?
My kenwood car deck has the RDS but no stations in my area use it. I wish they did.Blue_Dawg at 2007-11-15 14:21:19 >
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