Monster iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter with Auto-Scan for iPod

by Monster

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.8 x 1.8 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HVI2HU
• Item model number: A IP FM-CH 200
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (110 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Take Your iPod for a spin on any FM radio station and keep it charged up along the way. Why fumble with Cds or go without your favorite tunes when you can play your iPod wirelessly through your car's FM radio? Now you can enjoy all your music and keep your iPod charged up at the same time - with Monster iCarPlay Wireless 200.

Enjoy Great Sound Anywhere
Exclusive Monster AutoScan technology automatically finds the clearest FM frequency.

With other FM transmitters, finding an FM frequency clear enough to enjoy you iPod on can be time consuming and distracting-especially while driving, The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 200 incorporates exclusive Monster AutoScan technology that automatically seeks out and tunes in the clearest FM frequency available. Now you can find the best station to enjoy your tunes with one touch of a button. In addition, iCarPlay clearly displays all essential information on your iPod's screen and features easy 3-button control to directly access features and settings.

Stay Charged for the Whole Trip
Monster Smart Digital Charger technology makes it easy.
For added flexibility and convenience, Smart Digital Charger technology rapidly charges your iPod. It makes it easy to enjoy iPod music in your car, no matter where you're traveling.

Product Description

Play your iTunes Wirelessly Through Any FM Station

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally a FM Transmitter that works, December 14, 2006

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Michael Murphy - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monster iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter with Auto-Scan for iPod (Electronics)

I like the fact the frequency can be changed using the ipod display.
Yes there can be static during playback, but that is due to using an already occupied frequencies.
I found I got the best results when I changed the region to Japan and used used 88.1.
I would definitely recommend it, I have used 2 other transmitters and this looks like the final one.
Hope that helps.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor reception, November 27, 2006

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Keith W. Michl "Woodser" (Manchester VT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monster iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter with Auto-Scan for iPod (Electronics)

I bought this at CompUSA. I live in rural Vermont. The AutoSearch works fairly well. The static when connected is acceptable. A big problem is that suddenly you'll get blasted by static when the FM signal is interfered with. I'm bringing it back for refund. I agree with the previous reviewer - it's NOT worth it. My wife's old 8 station Monster works much better.
I'm going to try going back to my old Belkin charge which connects to a cassette.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Works! Sometimes =(, October 22, 2006

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Robert S. Valentine "ipod freak" (Saint Petersburg, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monster iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter with Auto-Scan for iPod (Electronics)

I bought one of these from circuit city for $99. I live in St. Pete/Tampa area. The auto station find was not very effective. I found clearer ones by manually searching. When it's connected to your ipod, it definetly slows down the menus. The buttons on the iCarPlay 200 are also very unresponsive. I would press the change station button, nothing happened, then press it again, then it would jump twice. So my advice is have patience when navigating the iCarPlay's menus. Sometimes I could get it to work with an acceptable amount of static, but then the unit would randomly stop working, and i get blasted with noise from my radio being cranked up. You cannot adjust the volume on the iCarPlay, only on your radio. I returned the unit, and I am in the process of getting a pioneer head unit with a built in auxillery input on the front panel. I cannot recommend this unit. It also looks cheap for the price point. It looks like it should cost about $25 dollars. One postive note, it does charge the Ipod fairly quickly. Also in my wifes car, where she a factory stereo the static wasn't quite as annoying. I have amplified tweeters which pick up everything, including static. I also thought that putting the unit closer to the stereo would improve the sound, oddly it doesn't seem to make a difference. You could also look at one of the wired ipod adapters such as the PIONEER CD-IB100 iPod Adapter.