FM Transmitter Car Charger and Mount Compatible with Apple iPod / iPhone

by Sunvalleytek

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B003B1ITFS
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (326 customer reviews)

Product Description

Features :

-Suitable for all iPhones (includes iPhone 4G, 3Gs), iPods (all generations), MP3 players in all vehicles
-Supports iPhone hands-free talking through car stereo system
-Hi-Fi FM stereo transmit at 88.1-107.9 MHz brings you perfect music enjoying, Supports 200 FM stations.
-Supports charging for Mobile Phone, GPS and other devices (through Mini 5-Pin Jack) with outside 5V, 1A USB socket.
-Easy to install
-The flexible goose-pipe allows bending and turning to use this with virtually any vehicle.
-The cradle is lined with sold silicone material to protect your device, with flexible clamp to keep your iPhone/devices securely in place.

Instructions for FM Transmitter:

1. Plug in the dock conector cable to your iPod
2. Tune your car stereo to an unused FM frequency
3. Tune CarKit to the same FM frequency
4. Your iPod music will be played through your car sterero

Instructions for iPhone Hands-Free Talking:

1. Plug in the dock conector cable to your iPhone
2. Plug the included 3.5mm audio cable into both your iPhone and CarKit
3. Use the FM transmitter capabilities as normal
4. When you receive a call, Car Kit will switch to hands-free talking through your car stereo automatically

Specification :

-Frequency range: 88.1?107.9Mhz(0.1Mhz/step)
-Input: DC 12V(Vehicle power)
-USB output: 5V 1A max
-Temperature: 0~+55?
-Effective distance: >5m

Package Including:

1x FM Transmitter + Holder
1x Remote Control
1x 3.5mm male to male audio cable

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Value, June 30, 2010

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Dustin Graber - See all my reviews

This review is from: FM Transmitter Car Charger and Mount Compatible with Apple iPod / iPhone (Electronics)

Over the years I've been through about 15 FM transmitters. This one is by far the best quality I've had. You may hear a little high pitched noise at high volumes, but that is a small price to pay for the amazing amount of clarity provided. The remote control is pretty flimsy and has to be held almost directly next to it to work but that's not the reason I purchased it so I was hardly disappointed. I really don't think you'll find a better product on the market.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeds expectations so far, July 7, 2010

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Minor Fifth (Tempe, AZ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: FM Transmitter Car Charger and Mount Compatible with Apple iPod / iPhone (Electronics)

I bought this to replace my Griffin iTrip after it shorted out. I was worried about buying a different brand (or a non-brand, as a case seems to be), since the Griffin is able to be set to international frequencies (and I was never able to receive a clear signal without setting it below 88.1).

So far, however, the signal has been A LOT clearer at 88.1 than it ever was on my old transmitter. I live in Phoenix and I've had no trouble with signal interruptions so far; I even get a clear sound in parking garages and around strongly broadcast signals, like in shopping center parking lots. The sound quality is also pretty decent for an FM transmitter, especially one that cost less than $20 to buy and ship. I also love the cradle and the flexible neck that allows me to dock my iPod within easy reach.

The remote seems to be a bust, but I don't really care as I can't see a reason to use a remote when my iPod is docked right in front of me. Your mileage may vary, I suppose. And for all I know this might short out in a few months just like my Griffin did, but I'm holding out hope!

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works with iPhone 4, October 31, 2010

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This review is from: FM Transmitter Car Charger and Mount Compatible with Apple iPod / iPhone (Electronics)

I like this device:
Nice:
- Cheap FM Transmitter
- Phone Charger
- Phone Holder
- Can be used with other devices
- Tested on iPhone 4 - like a charm
- and best of all, all at the same time - yes, you can charge and listen to music at the same time!

Cons:
-The stick to hold it is short, on my 95 camry, it had hard time using it and its pushing against my dashboard
- shakes a lot while driving
- seems to inter fer with Google maps GPS - the maps work, but the orientations easily gets out of sync, and keeps saying move the device in the figure (8) motion
- i used it with MapQuest - MapQuest did not seem to interfere - so not sure if its Google Maps, or the iPhone
- FM Transmitter is weak - it works, but not loud, and does not have much power. While driving during the city, about 90% of the time its clear, and maybe 10% or so not clear (has static) - so its not bad, unless you like your music flawless
- I dont think the holder will last - it looks cheap - but so far its holding, lets see for how long
- I think this is an iPhone issue, but I cannot hear the calls on the speaker - so its problematic if you need to remove it from the holder each time
- With a case on the iPhone4, its fit is tight in the holder

Trick to use it to charge and listen at the same time:
- Do not use the extra cable from the iPhone to the device, only use the charge cable!
- place the music on speaker mode, the connect the charge cable - and you are done - it charges AND music works from the same cable!
If you keep the extra cable on the top, the you wont hear a thing!


Why 4 star:
- static FM, not very loud voice
- cannot hear the calls on FM while driving (maybe an iPhone issue, not the device issue)
- cheap holder and stick very short