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Technical Details
- Charges your iPod while transmitting crisp, clear music through your car stereo speakers
- iPod sits right where you can access it while driving, no matter where your cigarette lighter is
- No batteries to run out every few hours - uses power from the car
- No tangle of wires connected to the iPod on the seat, the dashboard of the cup holder
- Plugs into a standard 12V cigarette lighter
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Go mobile in style! The DLO TransPod is the ultimate iPod car accessory. The TransPod plays iPod over your car stereo, it charges your iPod, and it mounts iPod wherever you want it--no mess or clutter. AND it works perfectly with the new video iPod and iPod nano!Ê
The TransPod broadcasts the iPod's music to any FM radio frequency from 88.1 to 107.9 while simultaneously charging and cradling the iPod in the car. Instead of spending a small fortune on a separate transmitter, charger and cup holder cradle, the DLO TransPod combines all of these features into one elegant, cost-effective device.
The new TransPod is a complete iPod solution for your car, yet it requires no installation. This makes it a great alternative to expensive custom installations. Its all-in-one functionality and superior audio performance and sound quality also elevate the TransPod above separate, lower-end, top-mounting FM transmitters. The TransPod works with any dockable iPod, including the new iPod nano.
The all-new DLO TransPod features a smaller, sleeker design with a beautiful curved form and easy-access controls. Its new intelligent power control automatically turns the TransPod on when the iPod is docked and off when the TransPod is not in use. It features front-based tuning buttons for easy navigation of FM stations and side-based buttons that control backlight and preset functions.
Features:
- Play, charge and cradle your iPod with one simple, secure device
- Fits ALL dockable iPods - including new 5G video iPod and iPod nano
- Transmits iPod's music to your existing radio already in your car
- Uses any available FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.9
- Charges iPod's battery while in use
- No install necessary - simply plugs into any available Auto Power Outlet
- Four assignable presets let you jump to commonly used frequencies
- TransPod Input lets you connect and transmit any other MP3 player or game system
- iPod Line Level Output available for car-based auxiliary inputs or cassette adapter
What's in the Box
TransPod Cradle, Charger Arm, Extension Arm, iPod mini Insert, iPod nano Insert, Fit Pads (x2), User Guide
Product Description
Go mobile in style with Digital Lifestyle Outfitters' TransPod FM! Plays, charges and mounts iPod 3G, iPod 4G, iPod Photo, & iPod Minis. TransPod FM broadcasts iPod to your car stereo via a digital, drift-free, stereo FM Transmitter. Custom-made to our specs just for iPod, TransPod FM is the ultimate car solution - it charges your iPod while it is playing, transmits crisp, clear music through your car stereo speakers and mounts iPod using two jointed charger arms - so iPod is right where you can access it while driving. Simply slide your iPod down into the cradle. Connect the modular auto charger arm to the back of the unit, plug it into your standard 12v cigarette lighter and you are mounted, powered and ready to roll. Dial an unused frequency on your car stereo's FM dial (nothing but static), then dial the TransPod FM's built-in FM Transmitter to match that frequency. Also features an audio/out jack for use with a cassette adapter or auxiliary plug (cassette adapter and auxiliary plug sold separately). Two charger arms and a dash mount option included in the kit give you the flexibility to position iPod anywhere you want it Supports all iPods with dock connector - including iPod 30GB, iPod 40GB, iPod Photo, & iPod Mini Black
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Product, Despite the Negative Reviews,
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This review is from: DLO TransPod All-in-One Car Solution for iPod Black (Electronics)
To keep things short, and to the point, I'll go ahead and just say what's important about the TransPod. It's the exact same product as the white TransPod (I'm assuming), under a different color. The unit itself has a relatively frail-looking build, as if you can crunch it in one hand. Fortunately, however, this is only skin-deep, and it's a pretty sturdy item. Granted, I haven't tried to stomp on it to test this durability, but... I'm assuming I'll never have to stomp on it, so we can go ahead and overlook this.As far as functionality goes, the item is incredibly simplistic, but it gets the job done. Three buttons adorn the TransPod's right side, two of which are for up and down tuning of the station, the other gives you access to four or five preset stations. Nonprogrammable, mind you, but it doesn't matter. You have almost the entire frequency spectrum to choose from, and the selected station is shown clearly on the front LCD of the unit. It comes with an extension arm in case you need to do some maneuvering around with the TransPod (which I had to do in my 2003 Subaru Baja, as the cigarette element lies directly forward of the gear shifter). Sound quality is decent-far better than that of the iTrip (which is to be expected if you put any faith in the old saying, "You get what you pay for." what with the TransPod's retail price of one hundred dollars when compared with the iTrip's price of thirty)-but nowhere near CD quality, in my opinion. I'm not finicky about the quality, mind you, as I'm content merely with the fact that I can clearly enjoy the music. The TransPod and iPod are far cheaper than my alternative option of XM Satellite Radio in the end, and I don't have to listen to music I don't want, as it's all from my own collection. And of course, charging the iPod while in use is an added bonus. I've heard from many reviews that the iPod won't shut off in vehicles with a lighter element that stays on even when the vehicle isn't on, but for owners of the Baja, you're good to go. You can leave the TransPod plugged in without fear of having your car battery drained. Complaints? The arms used to connect the TransPod to the lighter element are bulky and not very attractive to look at, even if they do get the job done. Also included with the kit is a dash mounting kit, if you're ever inclined to drill some holes in your dashboard (I'll pass, thanks). And of course, as many others have already addressed, the iPod fits loosely in the dock, so it'll probably be shaken loose now and again by the potholes, dents, nooks, and crannies of the Virginia highways and roads. All in all, though, it's an excellent product, and well worth the price. Update (August 4, 2005) - Alright, so I gave the mounting arm a chance for the day, and decided that it wasn't going to work out (since it'd keep falling off to one side or the other when I made tight turns... and I do that a lot). So, I looked at the dash mounting kit, and ended up using some double-sided mounting adhesive to mount it to the dash, and now, I have no complaints at all with the product. Works like a charm.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Product does what it advertises itself to do.,
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This review is from: DLO TransPod All-in-One Car Solution for iPod Black (Electronics)
I won't repeat what the other reviews have said about some of the shortcomings of this product (such as the extension arms that go into the power outlet - weakly designed in fact the shorter one broke when I was trying to pull it out again from the socket)But I too used the dash mounted option with some industrial strength velcro and it works fine. I will concentrate on what you purchase the product for - sound quality. I am a former recording engineer so I am picky as to what I want to hear. This unit sounds great but with a few caveats. It only sounds as good as the source quality of the music you are playing and have ripped to the IPOD. Regular CDs ripped at 128kbps sound as good as an MP3 will. Also, I think it has a lot to do with the quality of your stereo in the car. My 2004 Prius happened to have a stock Toyota stereo out of the dealership that rocks. I haven't had to do anything to it. Yes it's true that it doesn't use the IPOD's amp so you might have to turn it up a bit, but it does utilize the EQ in the IPOD. Overall I am pleased with the product once I figured out the best way to mount it in my car.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just the solution I was looking for,
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This review is from: DLO TransPod All-in-One Car Solution for iPod Black (Electronics)
After trying and giving up on Belkin's TuneCast II, I tried DLO's Transpod (White). At $100, it's expensive, but you can quickly forget that when you hear the sound quality. Things I like include the following:1. It uses the 12V power supply and charges the iPod while it's in use 2. The multiple arms make it possible to fit almost any automobile 3. The transmitter is powerful (overrides most stations even in the Bay Area). I've almost never had to switch stations 4. You don't need to use the iPod volume control. The signal (fixed line out) is directly tapped from the multipurpose socket at the bottom of the iPod. Negatives: 1. No user defined memory settings 2. No aux-in inputs for non iPod devices Both these features are provided in the new model - in my opinion, that's a better model to choose.
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