Showing posts with label mp3 accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mp3 accessories. Show all posts

9/14/2012

Maximo FM Transmitter and Car Charger for Sansa MP3 Players Review

Maximo FM Transmitter and Car Charger for Sansa MP3 Players
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* First off, let me say I am not an "audiophile", nor am I an MP3 junkie, so keep that in mind. This unit is used in my 1997 Ford Ranger STX with it's original so-so stereo:
* The first one that I ordered didn't work and returned it via Amazon's great return method. It is the best hands down for Amazon stocked (not third party) orders.
* The second unit was received quickly & works very good with a couple of comments. Thankfully it has a very wide frequency range because the lower frequencies have a great deal of interference in the Phoenix area. The single quiet "spot" near the higher end of the spectrum is MUCH better with almost no static. Almost. At higher volumes (think booming Rock 'n Roll) it's there alright, but not too bad. The other thing that I hadn't considered much prior to ordering is that the wire leading to the Sansa is a bit funky as it seems to be pretty much all over the place. In retrospect I wish this unit had a plug-in cradle built into it instead of the long wire. But the wire is probably better for the co-pilot to manage if you have one (I don't). The Sansa volume needs to be set to high & around 70-75% before pluging it into the transmitter. Once plugged in you can't change the Sansa volume and it will sound weak through the car/truck stereo if you have it too low before plugging in.
* Overall a good performer so far.

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Featuring patented wireless technology, the SAN-360 Car FM Transmitter & Charger is engineered to provide easy listening to your favorite tunes from your Sansa MP3 player while on-the-road.The SAN-360 plugs into your car's 12V jack and tunes to any FM frequency and simultaneously charges your Sansa. Its compact, simple design minimizes space and extra wires, making the SAN-360 easy to carry, set up, and store. Designed with memory presets with LCD display, the SAN-360 provides a convenient way to remember your preferred settings.The SAN-360 works with any member of the Sansa e200/c200/c100 series MP3 players.

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8/22/2012

Kensington LiquidFM Plus for MP3 Players FM Transmitter Review

Kensington LiquidFM Plus for MP3 Players FM Transmitter
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I had heard good things about the LiquidFM and decided to give it a shot. I fully know that FM transmitters are a last option, bu there were a number of problems with this transmitter.
First and foremost, it will NOT charge my 30gb Zune. The Zune has been known to be particular with what USB ports it will charge from, but I would at least expect them to test the major MP3 brands.
Secondly, the cord is too short. The reason this is a problem is because the cord is used as the antenna for the transmitter. If the cord were longer, it would be more powerful, and you would be able to place the cord in a better place. The device works best in my car when I loop the antenna over my rear view mirror, maximizing the cord and significantly boosting the signal.
Finally, the device does not always pick the clearest frequency. I would often find it had picked a station with clear audio playing, rather than one with mostly static. I know this isn't a perfect science, but sometimes the difference was drastic.
I expected more out of this device. Despite all the claims, this is just another FM transmitter which does not live up to the supposed features.

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Now there's a loaded FM transmitter for the rest of us. LiquidFM Plus boasts all the right features to take your music with you no matter the player.

Liquid FM Plus is powered via the cigarette lighter/power outlet in your car. It has a convenient on/off switch so you can turn it off without unplugging it, helping you prevent accidental battery drain. The device will tune to any FM station, from 88.1 to 107.9, and features three station presets for instant tuning. Quickseek technology does the work for you, finding the clearest station in seconds.
Liquid FM Plus is designed to work with the variety of MP3 players and phones out there today. It features both a 3.5-mm headphone-jack adapter as well as a 2.5-mm adapter for MP3 cell phone compatibility. USB Pass-through charges your MP3 player or any USB powered device (cable sold separately) so you can stay charged while you enjoy your music.
LiquidFM Plus is backed by the Kensington 2-Year warranty.
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8/04/2012

Monster A-IP-FM-CH-PS Wireless FM Transmitter Review

Monster A-IP-FM-CH-PS Wireless FM Transmitter
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First off, people are getting this transmitter confused with the previous Monster FM transmitter. You are NOT limited to only 8 stations. This transmitter allows you to program in ANY station you choose, and it's very easy to do so.
Pros:
You can program in any station! The stations are NOT predetermined so any empty station you find, just program it in and youre set to go, which makes this perfect for road trips.
Charges up your iPod while you go.
You can set three 'favourite' stations so you can switch back and forth between a couple if one goes out.
Very simple and easy to use. Not a lot of cords to get tangled up.
Cons
Every FM transmitter you buy for your iPod is going to have a loss in sound quality. It is NOT going to sound like youre playing a CD. It sounds like the radio.
No dock or anything to set the little station switcher on. I would've like even a double sided sticker mount so I could stick it to the dash or something instead of it hanging there, but I'm really just being picky here.
Finding a station in the surrounding Cleveland area was tough! There are hardly any completely static stations (I never realized how many darn country stations there are here, yeesh.) So far I have found 4 open stations. However, this is NOT the companys fault. Finding a clear open station is soley going to depend on where you live and where you are when you drive.
I found 3 completely open static stations starting at 87.5 and up. OF COURSE, this FM transmitter starts at 88.1. Grrr. But it wasn't a problem because in the end I was able to find 4 open ones throughout the spectrum. However, it would've been nice if it started at 87.5.
Okay this is COMPLETELY an aesthetic complaint but I dislike red LED lights. My car has blue so it doesn't match, but once again, that is completely nitpicking.
All in all, this is worth the money. It really is a must if you want to play your iPod on the road, but don't expect it to sound like your surround sound home theatre system. It is an FM transmitter.

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Take Your iPod for a Spin on Any FM Radio Station FM Radio Station And keep it charged up along the way.Why fumble with CDs when you can play your iPod in the car on virtually any FM radio station? Now you can do that and keep your iPod charged at the same time with iCarPlay Wireless Plus.Digital FM Tuner for Great Sound AnywhereProgrammable, backlit station presets make it fast and easy to set and change stations on the go.With some other FM transmitters, finding an FM frequency clear enough to play your iPod through can be tough-especially while driving through different areas and terrain. But since you can tune iCarPlay Wireless Plus to almost any FM station, you have full FM tuning flexibility in getting the best sound, free of interference. Simply tune your car radio to any clear FM station, tune iCarPlayWireless Plus to the same station, hit play on your iPod and you'reready to roll. Change presets any time you need a clearer station.Stay Charged for the Whole TripFor added flexibility and convenience, Monster Smart Digital Charging technology rapidly charges your iPod, then switches to a trickle charge to optimize its performance. It all makes iCarPlay Wireless Plus the best way to enjoy full stereo sound from your iPod in your car, no matter where your travels take you.

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7/07/2012

Zune Model H9A-0003 Car Pack for ALL Zune Devices Includes FM Transmitter/Charger, Manual, and Dashboard Grip Pad Review

Zune Model H9A-0003 Car Pack for ALL Zune Devices Includes FM Transmitter/Charger, Manual, and Dashboard Grip Pad
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This is the best FM transmitter that I have used to connect my Zune to the car radio. Easy to find empty air space, doesnt clutter the car as the station dial magnectically attaches to the charger and the neat dash pad keeps your Zune up on the dash of your car where it is out of the way yet easy to reach. Love it.

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6/27/2012

Belkin TuneCast Mobile FM Transmitter Review

Belkin TuneCast Mobile FM Transmitter
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The Belkin Tunecast is basically a small radio transmitter that plugs into the headphone jack of your iPod. The Tunecast transmits the music from your iPod to one of four selectable frequencies, which you can then listen to by simply tuning your home or car stereo to said frequency.
The most obvious advantage of this little device is the ability to use it anywhere there's a radio. Say you wanted to play your songs on your friend's stereo, or in your friend's car, or on a boombox at the beach: it's practically effortless with the Tunecast. And it's cheap, to boot.
Of course, what you gain in ease of use compared to, say, a direct line into your home or car stereo, you lose in sound quality. The sound is basically FM radio-quailty, with a noticible hiss in the background. Now, it's still more than listenable, and most of the time the music drowns out the hiss, but audiophiles in search of crystal-clear sound quality should look elsewhere (although they probably already know that).
Overall, I would recommend it simply because of its low price and versatility.

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The Belkin TuneCast Mobile FM Transmitter wirelessly connects portable music players to your car or home stereo quickly and easily, letting you enjoy digital audio tracks just about anywhere. Just plug the TuneCast into the headphone jack of your iPod or any other audio source, including your PDA, MP3, CD, or cassette player; or connect it to your PC or laptop. You can then tune your car stereo or receiver to the clearest FM frequency, and enjoy digital music with full sound and convenience. The TuneCast broadcasts to a range of up to 30 feet and comes with a three-year warranty.

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6/21/2012

Belkin F8M010 Tunecast III FM Transmitter - Universal Review

Belkin F8M010 Tunecast III FM Transmitter - Universal
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I had a lot of optimism for this because my girlfriend has a
Griffin FM transmitter for her ipod and it works great. I liked the awesome display and that it could operate on batteries. The only problem is that it doesn't work. I tried it in both of my cars (a truck and a car) and I held it all over the interior of both cars trying to find the "sweet spot" but I couldn't. I also tried going up the whole FM frequency and couldn't find anything that would work. In frustration I picked up the Sony cassette adapter and it works perfectly and sounds great. Oh well.

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5/23/2012

DLO TuneStik FM Transmitter with Remote for iPod (Black) Review

DLO TuneStik FM Transmitter with Remote for iPod (Black)
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Received this product about a week ago, purchased solely for the remote feature for my ipod video, mainly for my car, but also for ipod docks in my home. Since I have a dock/charger in my car, the FM transmitter was not neccessary, although a nice adddition. The remote works well, no complaints there, however, the manual states that the FM transmitter can be turned off by cycling through the four preset tuners until you reach the "off" menu. This does not exist, which I confirmed through DLO support. This is not a huge issue, but I do receive minimal static, which is not the case with my ipod mini using the Griffin remote. Sadly, Griffin no longer makes a remote for ipod video, classic and nano. Overall, if you're looking specifically for the remote function and not the FM transmitter, this product is very good, so I do recommend it. Would love to here feedback from other users.

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Meet TuneStik, the most versatile iPod accessory in DLO history. TuneStik combines a wireless FM transmitter with a powerful RF remote control for iPod playback and control in the car, at home, or anywhere there's an FM radio. What sets TuneStik apart from the pack of existing FM transmitters is the included remote control plus an integrated pass-through dock connector, which gives you the freedom to combine TuneStik with virtually any iPod accessory--adding an RF remote and an FM transmitter to nearly all your iPod gear.
Keep Your Hands on the Wheel TuneStik includes a compact RF remote control and steering-wheel cradle, so you can put safety first as you control your iPod. The remote control pops out of its cradle in a snap, allowing you to pass music control to your backseat drivers. And with the four programmable presets and digital display, setting and using your favorite frequencies is simple and safe.
Control at Your Fingertips TuneStik isn't just an FM transmitter for the car. It also adds a strong RF remote control to your iPod for use anywhere. With your TuneStik attached, simply connect your iPod to your home stereo system. You can then use the compact TuneStik remote to control your iPod audio playback from across the room.
Plays Well with Others With TuneStik's pass-through bottom dock connector, you can continue to use your existing Auto Charger, iPod dock, or any other 30-pin based accessory while still having the benefits of a powerful FM transmitter and remote control at your fingertips
Compatible with the following iPods: iPod nano 1G, 2G (aluminum), 3G, 4G; iPod touch 1G, 2G; iPod 4G; iPod mini; iPod classic; iPod with video; iPod with color display.
What's in the Box? TuneStik is a complete kit that includes a powerful FM transmitter module, compact RF remote control with digital display, fully adjustable steering-wheel cradle, and a manual to get you going in five easy steps.About Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) Founded in 2001, Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) began by producing the world's first iPod sport case. Soon ideas began flowing well beyond iPod cases. Revolutionary ideas included the trail-blazing TransDock--the all-in-one car solution for the iPod. More recently, DLO introduced the HomeDock Deluxe--the first home entertainment dock with on-screen navigation for iPod. DLO now produces an entire line of computer and digital music player accessories that are sold around the world. We've got you covered from cases and cables to remotes and mobile speakers.

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5/14/2012

iLive 2.1-Channel Speaker Bar with iPod Dock (Black) Review

iLive 2.1-Channel Speaker Bar with iPod Dock (Black)
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I bought this against my better judgement after reading a few reviews that this product works really well for a short period of time but then just stops working. That is exactly what happened to us. I even looked at it and played with it at Target before purchasing online and it seemed decent enough for the price. My 14 year old daughter begged me for it. The first one I bought lasted 3 weeks, I exchanged it for another and that one stopped after 1 week. Do not buy!

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4/28/2012

In-Car MP3 Player & Wireless FM Radio Transmitter for USB Flash Drive & SD Card with 12V Lighter Plug Review

In-Car MP3 Player and Wireless FM Radio Transmitter for USB Flash Drive and SD Card with 12V Lighter Plug
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This product is pretty good for the money ($29.99). My only complaints are that it seems a little flimsily made, and that you get a split second of static between each mp3. But it does what it's supposed to do. As a clarification of an earlier post by another user, I note that the device does remember which mp3 file you were on the last time you started your car; it just doesn't remember where you were in that file, so it starts the file over again.

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4/26/2012

Pioneer CD-INCAR1 Car Kit for Pioneer Inno Satellite Radio Review

Pioneer CD-INCAR1 Car Kit for Pioneer Inno Satellite Radio
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I easily installed the Car kit in little time. Having a stereo though with no Auxiliary input I am relying on the FM transmitter. Living in a large but not to large metropolitan area I have trouble finding an open frequency thus giving interferance quite often. Even when having good reception I find that the trasmitter is quiter than a normal radio station (although you can set the transmition volume). Overall the kit is good.

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Enjoy your Inno XM satellite radio in any vehicle with this Pioneer accessorykit, which includes everything you need to start enjoying all the songs you'vedownloaded. The kit features a custom car dock for easy mounting, a cigarette lighterand cassette adapter that lets you power up and listen to the Inno, and a full-functionremote control for convenient passenger use while driving. The included XM antenna,meanwhile, is small but powerful, ensuring that you'll receive a virtually uninterrupteddigital satellite signal. The accessory kit, which also comes with swivel and vent mounts,is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box Custom car dock, power adapter, cassette adapter, full-function remote control, XMantenna, swivel and vent mounts.

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4/06/2012

In Car 4-in-1 Mp3 Wireless Modulator/fm Transmitter for Sd Card, USB Pen (Flash) Drive and Mp3 Players (Like Ipod). Black with Remote Control. Review

In Car 4-in-1 Mp3 Wireless Modulator/fm Transmitter for Sd Card, USB Pen (Flash) Drive and Mp3 Players (Like Ipod). Black with Remote Control.
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This gadget works pretty good, but is not perfect!
Pros:
>Has a lot of frequencies to choose from
>Good FM Stereo sound & and is pretty good most of the time (sometimes there is some interference)
>Very compact
>Actually worked with my 1GB SD card
>Comes with a remote (although you can easily operate the buttons on the unit by hand)
>Remembers set frequency and last song played if you remove it from car (or turn power to unit off)
>Great bargain for the technology
Cons:
>The display shows the frequency, track #, name of song; but it is so tiny you cannot possibly read it while driving!
>The major flaw is that you cannot jump from one folder to next, you can only advance song by song (but I suppose that's ok if you have all your favorite songs in the SD card, or plug in an external MP3 player in the jack provided)
>Another little glitch is that there is no OFF button on the device. My car's power outlet is always on. So I put the MP3 device on PAUSE when I stop listening (otherwise the songs will continue being processed by the MP3 player)


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3/24/2012

iLuv I7500-BLK Mini MP3 Stereo System with iPod Docking Station Review

iLuv I7500-BLK Mini MP3 Stereo System with iPod Docking Station
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The first unit I got wouldn't charge the ipod nor would the cd player read any cd's. Called iLuv tech support on the weekend and got a message that mailbox was full try again later. I returned it and got a second unit. Once again, the cd player wouldn't read any cd's. Tech support did answer this time when I called during office hours 8-5pm EST. But could offer no solution. Return it a second time and I won't purchase it again.

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2/06/2012

eForCity Black Universal All Channel FM (Broadcast) Transmitter great Compatible With Apple Ipod Nano, Photo,Video Mp3 players, PDA, CD (portable) DVD, any device with 3.5mm Review

eForCity Black Universal All Channel FM (Broadcast) Transmitter great Compatible With Apple Ipod Nano, Photo,Video Mp3 players, PDA, CD (portable) DVD, any device with 3.5mm
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After much, and I mean MUCH, reviewing of FM transmitters for my Sansa I decided on Eforcity because of the price and features. What I see as a necessity in an FM transmitter is this: First, the ability to choose any station - a must especially if you live in the city so you can choose a station that is not being used. Some of the other more expensive transmitters gave you the option of only choosing 6 frequencies. If they're occupied or even slightly occupied you will not get a very clear signal and your FM transmitter will have to compete with that signal already being broadcast. This model has the ability to search up or down to find a frequency that works best. Second, multiple power sources - This model came with both a car power adapter and will also run on one AAA battery. What I like about this is that I can broadcast my mp3 signal over any digital radio anywhere. This comes in handy at home or when I'm at a friend's house and want them to listen to a cool new song on my mp3 player. It has a pretty decent range also. I tried it at home from about 20 feet away from the radio and had no problems. What's cool about this is that you could have a radio tuned to your frequency in different rooms and walk around your house and hear your music from your mp3 player. Yeah, I know I'm getting off track. Anyway, it's a great find at a great price. I didn't have any problems with Eforcity either. It took about a week and a half to ship however. But worth the wait.

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1/09/2012

Scosche Car FM Transmitter for iPod and MP3 Players Review

Scosche Car FM Transmitter for iPod and MP3 Players
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This device is simple, elegant and just works. It's better than several others I've tried. Since the main unit plugs directly into 12 volt power in the car, there are no batteries to worry about. Even though it has only 4 FM frequencies, even in a busy metropolitan area (Denver) I can usually find a frequency on which it will work. The sound quality is good, not great. Having an auxiliary input jack on my car stereo would be the best solution, but since the car manufacturers are hopelessly behind the times, the is the next best thing.

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Play your favorite MP3s, CDs, or iPod tunes through any vehicle FM radiowhile simultaneously powering the device with this Scosche combo FMtransmitter/charger. The FM transmitter offers four selectable channels: 88.1, 88.3, 88.5,and 88.7 MHz. To use the device, simply find an empty frequency on your FM dial-- meaning a frequency that gets no reception--that corresponds to one of the fourchannels, then tune the transmitter to the same channel. The music will then playthrough the selected station, negating the need for a cassette deck adapter, auxiliaryinput, or other wired music transfer device. The charger, meanwhile, plugs into yourcigarette lighter adapter to keep your music player fully juiced as you drive, so youwon't run out of music within the first few hours of your road trip.
Compatible with iPods, MP3 players, PDAs, cassette players, portable CD players,laptops, and any other device with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the FM transmitter/chargeroffers an operating range of up to 30 feet (10 feet or less will minimize interference andprovide the strongest signal) and is backed by a 90-day warranty.
What's in the Box FM transmitter/charger, user's manual.

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1/04/2012

Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for Sansa Review

Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for Sansa
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We have used this unit in Chicago, Los Angeles, and on road trips. It works well, so long as you can find a clear channel. The unit works best when it is set to the middle channel of three clear channels in a row, so that the transmitter has a clear channel on either side of it. That's pretty hard to find in a major metropolitan area, so performance sometimes suffers. On rural highways (where we use it the most) clear channels are much easier to find, and performance is much better.

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Griffin 9212-Snsata2 Itrip Auto Fm Transmitter & Car Charger For Sansacombination Auto Charger & Fm Transmitter Large, Easy To Read Backlit Lcd Screen ; 4 User Definable Presets ; Selectable Dx & Lx Modes For Best-Quality Audio; Compatible With Sansa Connect, Sansa E200 & C200

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1/01/2012

Belkin TuneCast II FM Transmitter for MP3 Players (Black) Review

Belkin TuneCast II FM Transmitter for MP3 Players (Black)
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First of all, all FM transmitters cause noise on the receiving end, if you turn volume up enough. And don't expect the sound quality to be better than your FM radio itself. It will be worse. If possible, use a wired option such as a "cassette connector" for car. That said, wireless transmitters do offer convenience, and some are better, while others are worse, depend mostly on unit's output power, range, and station selections. After trying out 4 of them personally, I found station selections to be the most important in getting good quality sound on your radio. Hence, the Belkin TuneCast II is the best out there. As far as I know (in the price range I search), it is the only one on the market that offers full frequency digital tuning (Arkon offers transmitters with full frequency analog tuning - SoundFeeder 150x).
Here is a summary of my review on the four transmitters I tried.
Belkin TuneCast II:
+ full frequency digital tuning with 0.05 stepping
+ 4-station memory
+ dual power (battery and DC)
+ auto on/off
+ good output and range
+ LCD display
+ cord storage on unit
- USB power will be nicer, as I have my own USB2DC adapter
- LCD not lighted
iRock 400FM
+ dual power (battery and DC)
+ good output and range
- only 4 preset stations
- dangling cord
- kind of ugly
Arkon SoundFeeder 250
+ good output and range
+ cord storage on unit
- only 8 preset stations
- battery power only (spec claimes 60hr, but I seriously doubt it as others with similar battery could only last 10-13hr)
SIIG Music Adapter Pro
+ dual power (battery and USB, could be tripple if you have your own USB2DC adapter)
+ ok output and range (volume is kind of low)
+ lighted LCD
+ cord storage on unit
- claimed to have 9 preset stations with autoscan, but it was so hard to operate that I could only verify 5 stations through manual stepping, and autoscan does NOT pick up the best station
- battery compartment very hard to open
- DO NOT BUY THIS, even though it looks good, and has good spec
Here are some personal tips on any FM transmitter setup:
1) If your radio and transmitter allows 0.1 stepping, choose an even frequency station such as 88.40, since very very few stations broadcast on even frequecies.
2) Make sure your MP3 files have loud enough volume, so you don't have to boost your MP3 unit or radio's volume too much. High volume magnifies noise. There are many software out there that fine tunes MP3, including volume.
3) If you have to boost volume, boost MP3 unit's volume instead of radio's. High radio volume causes more noise.
4) Always make sure you have new battery or are using DC adapter. Low power forces you to turn up volume, and it in turn causes noise.
5) In general, songs fair better with these transmitters than solo instruments, as noise could become more obvious on the later.


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Now you can use your iPod PDA MP3 CD cassette player PC or laptop to listen to your favorite tunes through any FM stereo receiver. The Belkin TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter connects portable music players to your car or home stereo quickly and easily using FM radio waves. Just plug the TuneCast II into the headphone jack of your iPod PDA MP3 CD or cassette player; or connect it to your PC or laptop computer. Tune your car stereo or receiver to any clear FM frequency and enjoy your iPod music experience with more sound and fewer wires. Belkin adds a great convenience feature with its unique Auto ON/OFF function. It frees you from having to manually toggle your TuneCast II's ON/OFF switch by simply powering on when an audio signal is detected. If no signal is detected for a period of 60 seconds your TuneCast II switches off. This innovation preserves battery life while making your outstanding mobile audio experience simpler to enjoy. TuneCast II also features 4 programable memory slots allowing you to save the clearest station wherever you go. TuneCast II includes a Belkin Mobile Power Cord that connects to your car's cigarette lighter-so you can preserve your batteries as you play your tunes on the road (will not charge the TuneCast II). Primary InformationFeaturesCar power adapter AAA battery FM transmitterUNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code52161600

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11/07/2011

Monster RadioPlay 300 Universal Full Spectrum FM Transmitter (MBL-FM XMTR300) Review

Monster RadioPlay 300 Universal Full Spectrum FM Transmitter (MBL-FM XMTR300)
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This is the BEST product of it's kind. Unfortunately, that's not saying much. Unless you have a tape deck in your care or you're willing to drop about 4 bills, an FM transmitter is the only universal tool for hooking up your mp3 player to your car stereo.
We live in DC, and considering that the radio waves are pretty crowded here, the transmitter works very well. There is some fuzziness between songs, but we have found a few stations that offer mostly good quality sound. It is essential if you live in a metro area to purchase a transmitter that allows you to use any station.
However, in order to change stations you must first save it as a preset station and then move to that station. You can't just push an up or down button and stop on a station you want to use, you must first save it. This can be annoying and almost impossible if you are driving.
Despite all this, I would recommend this product specifically for anyone looking for an FM transmitter. Trust me, this is my third one!


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