Aside from just controlling the docked iPod, the remote can actually recieve data from it

Cheapy controls were below expectations

The remote's passive-matrix display doesn't deliver the ultrafast response times or high contrast we take for granted in active-matrix displays, but it's good enough for this application. Hand us a remote with a built-in display, however, and we're...

Easy to set up, Remote menu matches iPod menu, Great range, Easy to set up, Remote menu matches iPod menu, Great range

Can't listen to music through the TV, Remote whines when LCD is active, Can't listen to music through the TV, Remote whines when LCD is active