Zune Car Pack

by Zune

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IXLHM4
• Item model number: Car Pack
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (124 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank

  #18 in

  Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > MP3 Players & Accessories > MP3 Player Accessories > FM Transmitters

• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Zune Car Pack includes everything needed to keep the music rolling loud and clear through you car's speaker system. Perfect for use in multiple vehicles, when you buy the Zune car pack, you'll get the FM Transmitter with Autoseek and the Zune Car Charger. Designed to wirelessly stream music from the Zune via the car's FM radio, the included FM transmitter ensures clean and crisp Zune playback without the hassle of complicated and messy wires. Complete with an autoseek feature, the FM transmitter automatically finds an optimally clear radio station to use for streaming.

Just turn it on, wait for the signal to connect, and you're ready to rock and roll. So you can leave battery life worries back at home, the car pack includes a handy cigarette lighter charger for the Zune, allowing you to enjoy music on the move and charge the Zune at the same time. An integrated status indicator on the car charger helps prevent any negative impact on the car’s battery--an ideal feature for those times when you might be tempted to jam out through the car's stereo while the engine is off. It even comes complete with a coiled cable for easier storage. The car pack comes backed by a limited 1-year warranty.

What's in the Box
FM transmitter with autoseek function and 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter.

The Zune Car Charger lets you charge your Zune while listening to music.

The Zune FM Transmitter can wirelessly broadcast the music that is playing on your Zune to your car stereo.

Product Description

Zune Car Pack

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Audio Quality, December 8, 2006

By	Mark W. Treu (Kaysville, Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Zune Car Pack (Electronics)

I received the Zune as a promotional gift and I have been very happy with it, however this FM transmitter that I purchased for it is terrible.

It's primary function is to deliver radio signal via FM to your car stero on an unused frequency, it does have an auto seek to find an available frequency which is nice but it never delivers enough signal for my stereo to pick up decent sound.

I am not expecting CD quality audio here, but it should deliver FM Broadcast quality audio at the least. In this case it isn't even close to AM broadcast quailty which is just silly. I tried putting the device in every part of my car with no real difference. I also tried every single frequency on the dial.

I know this isn't a problem with my car stereo because my personal satellite radio (Pioneer Inno) has a built in FM transmitter that works perfectly well.

Good Luck! Hope this helps you make your decision.

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as bad as most are reporting, October 16, 2007

By	Todd Poole (Frostbite Falls, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Zune Car Pack (Electronics)

Wasn't really planning on buying one of these, but found one at a decent price and thought I'd give it a try.

First thing, this is a quality, well made product. Unlike a lot of car power adapters, this provides a clean, shielded source of power that doesn't put off a lot of interference. The FM transmitter, like most FM transmitters, isn't overpowering, but does an ok job when you aren't in an area crowded with FM signals.

Any FM transmitter is going to get buried in the middle of a city. These things work best in lesser populated areas where there are empty frequencies. Belkin's website has a tool for their FM transmitters, that can give you an estimate of the best FM frequencies to try in any given Zip code.

This transmitter has a great display and worked well in my local area and in several of the surrounding areas.

A couple things I really liked about this. First, while the power adapter is engaged, the Zune will display the LCD so you can see cover art and song information while keeping the Zune charged. Secondly the FM transmitter has a great digital display that is clearly visible during the day and night.

Only thing I didn't like is that the FM Transmitter just inserts into the player without actually locking. It stays put ok, but not if you have your Zune in a case. (At least not in the Silicone case I was using).

Folks, if you live in a city, your not going to be happy with any FM transmitter. Also, different FM transmitters work differently in various cars. I've tested several, there is no rhyme or reason. Try one out, if it doesn't work ok, return it and try a different one. If you live in a big city, get an adapter to run directly into your stereo. No FM transmitter is going to work. FCC doesn't allow them to have enough signal to drown out the local stations crowding your local airwaves.

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cover Your Ears, December 27, 2006

By	JOEKC "JKC" (Kansas City) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)

This review is from: Zune Car Pack (Electronics)

Yikes. This came in a "warehouse pack" so it was almost free. It's worthless even if it's free. I tested it in my Honda Accord and the sound was terrible. It might have been better if the Accord had one of the old-fashioned metal rod antennas, but mine is imbedded in the window. However . . .

I tested it indoors using an AC adapter and a high quality Tivoli table radio and although the sound was better, it was still only fair. (Of course the point is not to get it to play indoors, but in your car.) One other thing to note: Although some Ipod FM adapters draw their power from the Ipod, the Zune FM adapter must be plugged into the bottom, into which you must then plug the power socket adapter. The adapter has one of those tightly coiled short cords, so you'd better have a steady nearby location to rest your Zune or its young life will end when it goes flying during a quick stop.

The auto-station seek feature is totally worthless. It finds frequencies that have signals and tries to play over them. You're better off using manual seek. But you're better off not buying this at all. The Zune is a quality product. This overpriced piece of junk diminishes the entire Zune line.