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

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This Kensington 33199 digital FM transmitter and auto charger for iPod is being discontinued. Its replacement is the Kensington LiquidFM transmitter for iPod. With the LiquidFM you can play iPod tunes through your car stereo while charging your iPod. Check it out.

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Technical Details

Combination FM transmitter/car charger for playing iPod through FM stereo speakers
Transmits iPod tunes through any available FM frequency; easy-to-read digital display
Plugs into car's DC power source (cigarette lighter outlet); simple up/down button selection
Compatible with iPod nano (Gen 1,2,3); iPod (Gen 1,2,3,4); iPod Classic; iPod Touch
3 programmable buttons lock in station presets; ClearFM technology reduces noise

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Product Details

Product Dimensions: 7 x 2 x 6 inches ; 2 pounds
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B000IT600W
Item model number: K33199US

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (297 customer reviews)

Date first available at Amazon.com: September 10, 2007

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Amazon.com Product Description
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
All-in-one Digital FM Transmitter/Auto Charger plays and charges iPods using the car's FM radio and DC power source. Convenient push button operation with digital display. Patented Aerielle wireless technology for superior audio fidelity. For iPod or iPod mini with dock connector.

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107 of 114 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	C. Medeiros (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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

By	A. R. Payne (Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Best of the FM transmitters for your iPod, January 30, 2007

By	C. Young "C. Young" (West Jordan, UT United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have tried two other FM transmitters for my iPod, and this one has proven to work the best. It includes enough frequencies that you shouldn't have any problem finding a clear channel (the lower 80's channels are poor in my area because of all the talk stations, but the high end of the dial works quite well).

The only thing I don't like about this transmitter is that it is nearly impossible to see when it is plugged in. The angle of the LCD is good if you're standing on your head since it is about even with the top of your seat. Also, the orange back-lighting makes reading the numbers on the display quite difficult.

If I were making one of these, I would tilt the display so it faces up, and I would use either LEDs or an LCD display where the numbers light up instead of back-lighting.

I'm still giving this unit 4 stars because the sound quality is really what it is all about, and it does well in that area.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this device!
I got this FM transmitter as a gift (from my wish-list) for X-mas 2007 after researching all the available models at the time. Read more

Published 8 months ago by J. Mcdaniel

3.0 out of 5 stars Ipod fm transmitter
Product arrived loose, and the pieces apart. The seller was very conscientious, and even offered to refund the cost, but I was able to figure out how to put it back together, and... Read more

Published 8 months ago by George W. Shorago

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product, but there's always room for improvement
I've own it for a year now and I think it's great. I've been using it on a iPhone 1G and besides the warning asking you to go in Airplane Mode (which I never did) it works great... Read more

Published 10 months ago by Jorge Espejo Belmar

1.0 out of 5 stars Not good if you are travelling
I do not recommend this product. This will be good if your car is not moving.Otherwise you will hear only buzzing sound..

Published 10 months ago by D. George

3.0 out of 5 stars alright for 1 year..
I thought it was great when I first got it, the ease of having to push a button and it moves to another set station if it starts to get static. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Tula

4.0 out of 5 stars Long lasting, totally worth it, FM transmitter.
Okay, so I've had this product for over 2 years now, and it just recently started to go bad, it randomly switches which side of the car it plays on. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Kimberly A. Miller

4.0 out of 5 stars Not perfect, but not bad.
I have had this FM transmitter for about a month now and I really like it. The sound quality is not crystal clear all the time, every once in a while I get a little static, but it... Read more

Published 12 months ago by Stephen S. Ferguson

4.0 out of 5 stars Does not charge iPhone 3G
This is the best FM transmitter I've ever used, but after I upgraded to the new iPhone 3G the unit only works as a transmitter. Read more

Published 12 months ago by lordhamster

4.0 out of 5 stars Convenient little product
I bought this item for my husband for Father's Day this year. What prompted my purchase? Well, I bought him a really nice iPod for his birthday right before our big Europe trip... Read more

Published 12 months ago by J. Levenhagen

4.0 out of 5 stars Digital FM transmitter
This product is vastly superior to analog versions. If you want to hook up your iPod to the car stereo, make sure you get a digital FM transmitter. Read more

Published 12 months ago by Donan Iacovone

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Does this work the the new 8G nano?	1	May 2007
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