iPod FM Transmitter - An On the Go Radio
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Apple Computer has taken the power of technology and created a wondrous device which is the Apple iPod. However, although it is a simple but stylish MP3 (and now video) player, what the iPod lacks is an integrated FM transmitter. For reasons of its own, Apple has decided not to add the extra features to the iPod that are mainstream on other MP3/video players such as voice recording and being able to listen to the radio through an FM transmitter. Owners of iPods are in luck though, due to the fact that there are several manufacturers who have brought to market iPod FM transmitter as well as other accessories.
While it may not be as conspicuous as a third eye, however accessories such as FM transmitters for your iPod will add a slight bulk to your MP3 player. If you can live with that, Griffin and Belkin manufacture various iPod FM transmitters that fit together very well with the iPod aesthetic. The majority of these devices are designed to be utilized as an ipod car adapter, such as Griffins iTrip series of FM transmitters for use with the iPod. However, quite a few of these FM transmitters seem to be challenged when it comes to reception in cars and sometimes are burdened with a bit of interference. This has been echoed in some of the comments on various online forums.
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Despite the fact that iTrip looks nice, the sound quality in reception appear to be less than acceptable. If you’re willing to take a chance on the iTrip series of iPod FM transmitters, one of these units should go for around $50. However, some online sites have been as low as $30. The manufacturer Belkin has something called the Belkin TuneCast Mobile FM Transmitter, which plugs into the headphone jack that’s on your iPod. It needs to AAA batteries to work and is supposed to have a range of roughly 30 feet. The product retails for roughly $29.99, however you can often get it for much less online. However, the average of all Amazon .com users reviews for this device was roughly about two stars. There were many concerns regarding poor reception for this unit as well.
The IPod FM transmitter known as the TuneCast II fared slightly better with an amazon .com rating of three stars, and its list price is around $65, but you can usually find it for close to the same prices you find for the original TuneCast. At present this adapter is the best bet if you in the market for a car iPod FM transmitter.
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