Griffin Technology has introduced iFM, a device that integrates FM radio tuning, recording and remote control functionality to the iPod, all in a tiny aluminum enclosure. With the flip of a switch users can now switch seamlessly between controlling their music library and listening to their favorite FM radio programming.

iFM is also a recording device, with a built in microphone to record voice, or change modes to capture live FM radio directly to the iPod.

The integrated white backlit LCD shows the operating mode of the iFM at a glance.

Features:

Radio

• Digital auto station scan with wraparound
• Band-Switch function to switch between US, European and Japanese FM bands
• 6 station presets per band

Remote

• Controls play, pause, fast forward, rewind, next song, previous song, volume

Recorder

• Records FM radio
• High quality omnidirectional built in microphone for recording voice memos
• Automatically saves to the iPod
• One-touch start and stop recording
• Recording time only limited by amount of available space on the iPod

Pricing & Availability

The Griffin iFM's MSRP is $49.99 USD, and it is scheduled to begin shipping in August.