Kensington 33199 Digital FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black)

by Kensington

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 2 x 6 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IT600W
• Item model number: K33199US
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (301 customer reviews)

Product Description

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This Kensington digital FM transmitter/auto charger transmits your iPod tunes through your car stereo while simultaneously charging its battery, making it a versatile two-in-one bargain. The unit includes such features as an easy-to-read digital display, simple up/down pushbutton operation that makes it a breeze to select frequencies, three programmable buttons to lock in station presets, and a safety fuse that protects against power spikes. And thanks to the ClearFM technology, you'll enjoy richer lows, crisper highs, and superior stereo separation with a "concert hall" effect--all through your default stereo speakers. The ClearFM circuitry also boasts Kensington's patented filtering technology, which results in the lowest total harmonic distortion and signal-to-noise ratios of any FM transmitter on the market today--up to three times clearer than Kensington's competitors.

Compatible with any iPod with a dock connector--including the iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Click Wheel), iPod color, and iPod 5G/5.5G Video--the Kensington FM transmitter/charger is backed by a two-year warranty and includes free technical support.

What's in the Box
FM transmitter/car charger, user's manual.

Product Description

MODEL- 33199 VENDOR- KENSINGTON FEATURES- Digital FM Transmitter/Auto Charger for iPod Listen to iPod tunes through your car stereo! All-in-one Digital FM Transmitter/Auto Charger plays and charges iPods using the cars FM radio and power source. Convenient push button operation with digital display. ClearFM technology reduces noise and enhances stereo separation providing superior wireless audio quality and FM reception. Three pre-sets and the bright display let you store available FM stations quickly and easily. * All-in-one digital FM transmitter and charger plays iPod tunes through the cars FM radio. * Simultaneously charges iPod using the cars power source (cigarette outlet). * Transmits iPod tunes through any available FM radio frequency. * Simple up/down button speeds frequency selection and three programmable buttons lock in station pre-sets. * Superior audio with ClearFM technology * Safety fuse protects iPod from power spikes. MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:andnbsp;andnbsp;1 YEAR

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Customer Reviews

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106 of 112 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best I've Seen!, November 8, 2006

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C. Medeiros (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington 33199 Digital FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black) (Electronics)

I've had 2 other FM transmitters (A Belkin and a Griffin iTrip). Neither came close to the quality of this transmitter. Neither charged the iPod (The Belkin required batteries, which only lasted about 15 hours of use), while the iTrip worked OK at first, but then started getting static no matter what station I used. In fact, I had to have the iPod in hand for the static to go away (and then, it was still not clear). The sound isn't as loud as some (it takes over the volume control, so you cant use the volume on the iPod.) Still, it's not nearly as soft as some I've seen. I found most music came through at a good volume (I did adjust a few songs in iTunes to pump them up). This unit, although it seems cheap and flimsy at first, is able to get a consistant, strong signal, even on stations which usually come in clearly. It powers through them, and the result is a very clean sound. It is a little hard to read at the regular angle, but once you set the 3 presets, you don't need to see the screen. Just set your radio to the same 1-2-3 configuration. Also, turning it at a 90 degree angle lets you see the screen much clearer. In all, I couldn't be happier.

70 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great item!, October 11, 2006

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S. Stannard "Love my Ipod" (Newcastle CA) - See all my reviews
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For days I researched which FM transmitter to buy. After everything I read, I decided to wait for Kensington to release this one. This transmitter was also highly rated by Ilounge. Bottom line...It sounds better than my FM radio. Absolutely no static! I love it.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome all in one transmitter and charger., November 27, 2006

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A. R. Payne (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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I bought this unit because of the rave reviews at many IPOD accessory sites. One thing that is awesome on this unit but is hidden is the ability to tune to 87.9FM. In most areas that frequency is unused and crystal clear buy most transmitters only tune down to 88.1. The trick is hold the two right preset buttons down and with your other hand (yes this takes two hands) press the tuner past 107.9. It will now go to 87.5 and 6,7,8,9 and then on to 88.1.