IMic adequate for electric guitar recording?

Hello there,
Just like the message subject indicates ... any experience/feedback as to how well the iMic (Griffin Technologies) performs (e.g., sound quality, static, etc.)? Many thanks for any input you may provide.
Jacobo
PS - for potential use in new iBook

Hi Jerry,
D.I means direct injection. This is box used on stage to connect your instrument or microphone directly in the PA (that means you don´t need an amp). You can lift the signal from ground to cancel the hum or noises catch by your input or your computer.
2 sorts of DI boxes: Active DI (direct) boxes especially designed to suit musical instruments with piezo pickups.
Have a look on: http://www.leonaudio.com.au/active.htm
or passive: for the other types of pickups, please look at: http://www.leonaudio.com.au/passive.htm for further explanations.
The box should cost between 50 and 100 /$.

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