6 in 1 Car Kit for Ipod (Black) Car Charger / Fm Transmitter / Holder Full Range Frequency / USB port / Remote Control for iPod, Touch 1G/2G

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1 x 4.8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000P80S9K
• Item model number: 3in1carkitBlack
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (208 customer reviews)
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  Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > MP3 Players & Accessories > MP3 Player Accessories > FM Transmitters

• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 6, 2007

Product Description

Product Description

Lightweight portable transmitter/charger for iPod/iPhone 3G users on the go. Simply plug it into your car's cigarette lighter, make sure your car radio and Fm Transmitter have matching frequencies, and connect it directly to your data/charging port on your iPod to charge. Digital Wireless Radio Transmitter wirelessly connects your iPod/iPhone 3G to your car stereo and enjoy your digital music with full stereo sound at CD quality. Built-in USB port enables charging other mp3 players, cell phones, PDAs. Remote control allows you or your passengers to control iPod/iPhone 3G wirelessly. Adjustable arms open by a click of a button on the side. For iPhone 3G users: Upon plugging the fm transmitter into select device dock connection, the device will ask to go into airplane mode. Do not choose airplane mode. Make sure to keep the iPhone in 3G network for the best sound quality.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

108 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does everything right. But material a bit subpar and may not fit all cars, December 30, 2007

By	S. Saraf "hair doe" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this product overall. But can only give 4 stars because of some minor issues.

PROS:
- Instant FM transmission upon turning ON
- Very strong signal that sounds great but the highs (treble sounds) are bit dampened
- full function remote that lets you navigate the menus, fast-forward, rewind, skip, shuffle songs, etc.
- lets you charge cell phone or other device via the USB port
- Holds your iPod in place nicely
- Has ability to connect to audio sources other than iPod - although without remote functionality

CONS:
- May not fit outlets that are recessed - doesn't fit my wife's car - an extension arm would have taken care of it
- The plug is held together with a tiny screw and nut that can come lose easily. However, if you leave it plugged in all the time, you should be OK. You can remove your iPod from the unit while it's plugged in.
- The remote died after just a few weeks of use. I'm assuming the remote came with a bad battery. I will post my experiences (if notable) after replacing the battery.

BOTTOMLINE:
I have used a few other FM transmitters and this BY FAR has the best performance and features. The PROs greatly outweigh the CONs. I would say if it fits your car and you leave it plugged in all the time or are careful with the screw assembly, this is a must buy. Enjoy and keep your eyes on the road while driving.

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent customer support, November 6, 2007

By	John Ciardi (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Had minor issues installing the unit. Contacted customer support. They sent out a replacement immediately, no questions asked. I also lost my remote control and they sent a replacement free. Great product and great customer support

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good solution!, November 29, 2007

By	carvethebowl (Hood River, OR) - See all my reviews

I was looking for a space saving way to store, charge, and use my iPod while driving and this product was the answer. If you want to see what songs are playing without buying an aftermarket interface and have your iPod securely attached to a charger, this works great. I have a aux jack next to the power supply so I haven't used the FM transmitter, but the sound quality is great using the jack. The only minus is the remote... the buttons should have raised individual bumps so you can identify them without looking down. Overall, a good product.