Virtual Reality Sound Labs Mod Pod Wireless 4 in 1 Power Inverter and FM Transmitter

by VR3

Product Features

• Wireless Power Inverter and FM Transmitter with USB 5V DC, 12 V DC, and Audio inputs, and Digital LED Display
• Plug in your AC devices in your Car, Truck, or SUV
• Charges portable devices such as MP3 Players, Laptops, Mobile Phones, Blackberry's, Cameras and More!
• Fully adjustable making it easy to use and view
• Listen to your favorite songs and movies wirelessly through your FM Car Stereo using the audio input!

Product Details

• Item Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000J4ETJ0
• Item model number: VRTP4N1
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,585 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From Virtual Reality Sound Labs, this feature-filled, four products-in-one Wireless Power Inverter/FM Transmitter/USB Charger/12V outlet is a must for the road traveler. Just plug this VRTP4N1 unit into your 12Volt outlet and use your laptop, game system, or any other 110V device while you are going down the road. With the addition of the 12V outlet, this unit ensures you do not give up anything. The USB 5VDC outlet allows you to charge your USB devices as well. Plug your MP3, CD Player, DVD Player, or any other audio device into the audio input jack and transmit your tunes through your car's stereo. Fully adjustable with an LED Digital Display.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprise - It Does Everything It Claims To Do!, April 17, 2007

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T. Eimon "AbAbAb" (Paso Robles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virtual Reality Sound Labs Mod Pod Wireless 4 in 1 Power Inverter and FM Transmitter (Misc.)

This is the Swiss army knife of car entertainment. On first encounter it seemed too good to be true - a power inverter, an FM transmitter with 15 presets, and a USB charger (charge your iPod) - all for such a low price? Skeptical to the max, I bought one anyway. And to my surprise, it works well!

We recently completed a 10 day road trip where the unit was used to power our laptop for watching DVD's and send the audio to the car stereo via the FM transmitter. On a few long hauls the kids watched 4 movies in a row and the laptop kept going, no problem. The sound is FM quality, and the many MR presets allow you to avoid interference. The fan does make a sound, but you notice it only when the car is stopped. Also, the shape is rather funky and too top heavey for supporting itself when plugged directly into a cigarette lighter - I suggest getting a cigarette lighter extension cord and resting the VR3 unit on the floor.

Followup a month later: After the glowing review above, we went to plug in the unit for another weekend trip and ... nothing. The unit had died in its sleep. No power out, no FM signal, no display. We had the unit for just under two months but the warranty is only for 30 days so looks like we're out of luck. Was nice while it lasted, but it didn't last too long. In retrospect, I'd give it only two stars.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says but noisy., December 7, 2006

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Zurk (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Virtual Reality Sound Labs Mod Pod Wireless 4 in 1 Power Inverter and FM Transmitter (Misc.)

This has a very noisy fan. I had to open it up and put oil on the fan bearings before i got it to become quiet. There is no rubber stop so i had to glue an oil cover in place. other than that this is a very good product. the fan should also have a temp limiter so it shuts off in cold weather.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not reliable, October 19, 2007

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S. W. Shin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virtual Reality Sound Labs Mod Pod Wireless 4 in 1 Power Inverter and FM Transmitter (Misc.)

I bought it and once used during the trip to Grand Canyon.
The power inverter is OK but noise, however the transmitter function is really bad. The signal by the transmitter was so weak, it was only functional when we was Grand Canyon without any interference by public radio. After trip, the transmitter function stoped to working any more.