Belkin TuneCast Auto with ClearScan for iPod, iPhone 1G, 3G

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 1.5 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012UKB9M
• Item model number: F8Z182
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Belkin TuneCast Auto lets you listen to your iPhone or iPod through the radio in your car, while it charges.

Flexible design lets passengers control playlists. (Click image to view larger.)

Transmits audio wirelessly on multiple FM channels from 88.1MHz-107.9MHz. (Click image to view larger.)

Attached auto power cord powers and charges your iPhone or iPod in the car. (Click image to view larger.)

Cut through the static with ClearScan--your TuneCast will automatically (and quickly) scan the FM spectrum to find a clear frequency at the push of a button. Avoid the frustration of manually finding a clear FM station. When find a couple of favorites, store them with the two programmable preset buttons.

The TuneCast's high-contrast backlit display provides high visibility, and its small size offers flexibility in placement. The device is powered by your car's cigarette lighter/power outlet, and it charges your iPod while you enjoy your music.

The included PRO setting can make your music sound louder and fuller by decreasing the amount of attenuation in the audio signal. Professional FM stations use dynamic compression to make music louder and fuller while limiting distortion. You can use the three PRO settings on your TuneCast Auto to add dynamic compression to your audio, thereby optimizing audio and boosting volume.

The TuneCast Auto is compatible with iPod 4G, 5G, 6G; iPod mini; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod touch; and iPhone. What's in the Box
TuneCast Auto with ClearScan for iPhone and iPod

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars not what i had expected from other reviews, March 1, 2008

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CC (Stamford CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin TuneCast Auto with ClearScan for iPod, iPhone 1G, 3G (Electronics)

After reading lots of reviews on this, I had expected a good product. It was awful. When I pressed the autoscan button, it would scan to stations that were already in use, or partially in use. It rarely scanned to empty stations. I used to have a Kensington digital FM transmitter, and when I tuned to my go-to station, it would work no problem, no static at all. When I tried that same station with the Belkin, I heard static non-stop, along with my music. The only time I heard no static was when I went through a tunnel (obviously, since there's no radio station to interfere). I'm going back to my Kensington - very disappointed with this Belkin model. Note: I live in Fairfield County, and used this on the way to NYC. Maybe it would work better in other areas, but around here, it was terrible.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very Poor Product, August 24, 2008

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Carter Bradford (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin TuneCast Auto with ClearScan for iPod, iPhone 1G, 3G (Electronics)

I bought this for my girlfriend and we were severely disappointed. She has a Nissan Murano (with the antenna in the front) and I could not find a clear station after cycling through the entire FM spectrum.

My complaints are completely inline with other folks:
* The signal strength is just too weak to get a clear, consistent audio experience. If you touch or move the unit around, you are sure to hear static.
* The auto tuner is horrible. Many times it seems to randomly pick a station. Sometimes with a signal strength so strong, I'm unable to hear anything being broadcast by the Belkin unit
* The iPhone complains about this not being a compatible device, although it does charge the phone (both first-gen and 3G) and transmit audio.

This unit is going back to the store today. Not what I expected from Belkin.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works OK, March 17, 2008

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AAPL Fan (Silicon Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin TuneCast Auto with ClearScan for iPod, iPhone 1G, 3G (Electronics)

I bought this because I've saw mixed reviews on the iPhone car chargers. The charging works fine..although there were a few times when the iPhone would display "this product is not designed for the iphone,...do you want to switch to airplane mode?".

The FM reception is pretty choppy. If you can secure a clear station...I'd suggest you stick with that one. There is some static at times.

I'm not sure if I'd recommend this. If you're in an area where there's not a lot of FM stations..it may work well.