Belkin TuneFM Transmitter for iPod (Black)

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 2 x 7 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EMDOD4
• Item model number: F8Z075-BLK
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Belkin F8Z075-BLK TuneFM for iPod wirelessly connects your iPod to your car, home, or portable stereo quickly and easily. Just plug the TuneFM into the dock connector on your iPod, and tune your stereo to any clear FM frequency to enjoy your iPod music anywhere with full sound and fewer wires.

The Belkin F8Z075-BLK features improved FM transmission that delivers crisp, clean, best-in-class audio performance for an unsurpassed listening experience through your stereo. The built-in FM transmitter wirelessly connects to your car or home stereo on the full range of FM channels, from 88.1 MHz to 107.9 MHz, letting you choose the best available frequency so you are sure to find a channel without interference. This unit lets you use the iPod display for quick and easy tuning, and features four single-touch programmable preset buttons that let you find the clearest frequencies and toggle among them for optimal performance.

The F8Z075-BLK includes an auto power cord to provide power and charge your iPod while in the car, and is powered by your iPod when not plugged in to the included DC adapter. Compatible with most iPod's with a dock connector--including the iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 4G (Click Wheel), iPod color, and iPod 5G/5.5G Video--the Belkin F8Z075-BLK provides volume control when used with an iPod video, comes in a black color that complements your iPod, and is backed by a manufacturer's 3-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Belkin F8Z075-BLK transmitter and auto power cord, user's guide and warranty information

Product Description

Listen to your favorite tunes through any FM stereo receiver with the TuneFM for iPod. Wirelessly connects your iPod to your car, home, or portable stereo quickly and easily. Just plug the TuneFM into the dock connector on your iPod, tune your stereo to any clear FM frequency and enjoy your iPod music anywhere with full sound.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the BEST!...This Transmitter Trounces the Competition!, May 15, 2006

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J. P. Coughlin "Consumer Advocate" (Rock Tavern, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin TuneFM Transmitter for iPod (Black) (Electronics)

Okay! I know it sounds too good to be true, or maybe it sounds like a sales pitch, but it isn't. I'm just a "Schmoe" like most everyone else and I wanted to pass along information on a product that really delivered the goods!

I did ALL the research and tried a bunch of FM transmitters - some turned out to be good, some turned out to be garbage, BUT this one finished at the top of the heap in my analysis.

Here's the top 5:

1.) Cost- the transmitter is fairly priced. It didn't break the bank like some of the other transmitters out there. (I'm sorry, but spending more than $50 on an FM Transmitter is ridiculous!)

2.) Performance- Forget about looking for a weak station to broadcast over. I live in the greater New York City area, and to prove my point, I found the strongest fm station I could find on the dial and this transmitter entirely trounced right over it! Sure an "unused" fm station provided near cd quality playback and is the obvious choice, but I wanted to prove a point, and that was, no matter what the signal strength, this transmitter flat-lined the original and dominated the frequency! Nice job Belkin, mission accomplished!

3.) Ease of use- All FM transmitter functions fully displayed on the iPod Video's screen, 4 easy to program frequency presets, all with their own handy button, and initial setup that took under a minute!...YES, under one-minute!

4.) Small and versatile- Matches up perfectly with my 30G iPod Video and only adds about 1/2-inch to the overall length of the entire device. MOST IMPORTANTLY- I do NOT have to remove my iPod from its protective case in order to use this transmitter! In fact, I believe this transmitter was designed for use specifically with a case in mind! There is a short collar you remove from the transmitter if your iPod is in a case. You only use the collar if your iPod is "in the buff" so to speak! Believe me, the fit is perfect! It is exactly how we would have designed it, if it was up to us!

5.) Dual power sources and auto charger- You can either power the transmitter off your iPod's internal battery or via the included car power adapter. Playing off your iPod's battery allows you to use the transmitter in a variety of places including your home stereo, a boom-box at the beach, wherever you might bring your iPod. Playing off the car adapter also charges your iPod.

The ONLY negative thing I can say about the device is a rather selfish one. I think with a little more thoughtfulness, Belkin could have devised a single power adapter that would offer BOTH an AC and DC power solution for this absolutely fantastic product!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best FM transmitter for ALL Ipods, January 17, 2008

By 

Cisco Kid "Cisco Kid" (Middle of nowhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin TuneFM Transmitter for iPod (Black) (Electronics)

This product is fantastic.
The box contains two things. One is the FM transmitter which connects to your Ipod via the IPOD dock. And it connects to ANY ipod with IPOD dock. Second is a car charger which connects to the bottom of the FM transmitter, just like the picture.

1. Flexible: You can use the FM transmitter with the IPOD alone and it will use the IPOD battery, brilliant so you can use it at home or at some impromptu party all you need is a radio. Of course you can use it in the car and power it with the included cig-lighter adaptor that also charges the Ipod. sweeet

2. Signal: OK if you enable the Japan frequency function on the FM transmiter you can tune it to 79.9 and that frequency is empty. Push 1 and 4 buttons at the same time then push up arrow. Most car stereos can go down as far as 79.7 but US stations start at 88.1 so that means you may have up to 3 empty stations with no distortion. I have driven all over the Dallas TX metro and accross the country and almost never need to change the station.

3. Sound: If you do as above and have a empty channel you can enable the stereo mode and the sound is almost CD quality.

4. Price: For about $40 you get a portable FM transmitter and a car charger. I have not found a better deal out there.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sound quility, there is none, September 14, 2007

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W. Langford "WDL" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin TuneFM Transmitter for iPod (Black) (Electronics)

I was completely let down by this product. From what I read it was supposed to be a great tool to get your IPOD to play music over the radio in your car. After searching almost every station for better reception, none worked with crisp clear sound that would come from tuning into a radio station. Lots of static, thats about all I got. Waste of money! I will update my car stereo with a input jack instead of wasting more money on a similar solution.