iLuv i707BLK Automobile FM Transmitter for your iPhone or iPod - Car Kit - Retail Packaging - Black

by iLuv

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 2.2 x 7 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000P6U6IU
• Item model number: i707BLK
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

Product Description

Listen to all your music from your iPad or iPhone through the stereo in your car! This handy transmitter plugs right into your cigarette lighter and can immediately play music through your FM radio. Just match up the channels and you're ready to go. iLuv Creative Technology, the premier provider of the most comprehensive accessories line for the Apple and smartphone markets, rapidly delivers award winning products for today’s discriminating consumers. Since inception, iLuv has amassed an impressive total of 16 prestigious CES Innovations awards, recognized for design and engineering in the Portable Multimedia Accessories, Headphones and the In-Vehicle Accessory categories. Headquartered in New York, iLuv is a division of jWIN Electronics Corp., a leading consumer electronics company since 1997. All iLuv products are conceived, designed and developed in New York and continue to lead in quality, value, design and innovation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Was skeptical this would work - but am pleasantly surprised., March 17, 2009

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PSU in FL (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iLuv i707BLK Automobile FM Transmitter for your iPhone or iPod - Car Kit - Retail Packaging - Black (Electronics)

Since my car does not have a cassette (or ipod/MP3 plug), a product such as this is the only way I can listen to the ipod on the go. I have tried similar products previously and was not pleased with the results (excessive static, cutting in and out). Regardless, and with skepticism, I decided to take a chance on the iLuv. Results follow.

PROS:
- KEY POINT: You MUST find the right frequency. Do not try to just guess, you will get poor results. Go to "radio-locator.com" to find the lowest-used frequency in your area. Once I did this the sound quality was great.
- I'm using mainly with a 2nd Gen Touch - perfect fit. Also works well with the new Nano.
- 2 presets on the module so you can have a backup frequency to use if needed (my primary frequency works well, but good to have a backup just in case)
- Charges the ipod well/fast
- Easy to adjust (tilt and swivel). This is key because you're limited to placing this wherever your outlet is located...in my case it's way too close to the stick.

CONS:
- A little sensitive to bumps in the road. I've had a few times where it cuts off if the road is a little rough. This seems to be more of an issue with the Touch vs. the Nano (since the Touch is more "top heavy" when seated in the iLuv).
- Would be great if it could "auto-find" the best frequency. If you're driving any distance this would be a big plus (once you're out of your home area, you'll likely have to search for new frequencies)
- A little light static between songs - although not noticable when the music is playing.

All in all, a very good product...works better than I expected, and the price was reasonable.

Notes: using this in a BMW330ci with manual transmission. Power outlet location not ideal as mentioned above - a little in the way of the climate control and power top controls, and when you shift into reverse - but you adapt! But this is an issue with the car, not the iLuv.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very good transmitter, May 14, 2008

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Julie A. Souza (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iLuv i707BLK Automobile FM Transmitter for your iPhone or iPod - Car Kit - Retail Packaging - Black (Electronics)

I got this after my Monster transmitter started having some issues - probably due to cord damage. After some research, I bought this one since it also charges the iPod. It doesn't limit which stations you can choose, like some and I have no problem finding a good frequency. Only get static occasionally, which I've heard is a big problem in cities. I've only had it about a month, so I can't attest to its durability, but so far I am very happy with it - haven't had to charge my iPod inside for weeks!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad for the price., April 23, 2008

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Kerensa S. Slay "KSS" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iLuv i707BLK Automobile FM Transmitter for your iPhone or iPod - Car Kit - Retail Packaging - Black (Electronics)

This transmitter works very well for my iPod Video with very little static through the radio. However, the volume is very low as compared with my cassette. I use this to keep my iPod charged in the car but still use the cassette with it so I can jam out. Overall it is a excellent product, but if your looking for sound quality, this won't cut it.