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Apple Ipod 8-in-1 Black Fm Transmitter Car Kit with Remote and Car Adapter for Ipod 3rd, 4th, 5th Generation, Mini, Photo, U2, Nano 2nd Gen, Video, Classic, Touch | Discount Price: $18.48

| Brand: Bargaincell
Features: - Brand new non-OEM.
- 8-In-1 Features: FM transmitter: All channels, Car charger, Holder with adjustable clip, LED display for FM channels, Support full stereo music, Two dimension tuning technology, Additional 3.5mm stereo adapter to play other MP3 players, Remote control.
- Support all FM channels.
- Power by car cigarette adapter.No battery required.
- iPod not included. Compatibility: Apple iPod 3rd, 4th, 5th Generation, Mini, Photo, U2, 1st, 2nd, Gen Nano, Video, Classic, Touch, iPhone
Excellent transmitter; works great with iPhone [Posted on 2008-04-11] This FM transmitter/charger (hereto referred to as "the unit") is excellent. Prior to using this, I was using the iRiver AFT 100 Mobile FM Transmitter which is going for about $40 right now. This less expensive unit puts out a clearer signal than the iRiver transmitter did (when using the 87.9 FM frequency, at least), *and* it charges my iPhone at the same time.
Some reviewers on Amazon have stated that they've had issues with audio from the iPhone not carrying through. I am glad to report that I have had no such issue with my 16GB iPhone. I only hook up one cable - the standard iPhone connection port - and that takes care of charging my phone as well as transmitting my audio. Every time I connect the unit to my iPhone, I get a message asking if I'd like to put the iPhone into Airplane mode; so that I don't lose the phone functionality, I hit "No" and it works fine from there with only the occasional cell phone/speaker noise.
I really like the adjustable nature of the holster. If a friend wanted to use their music player, the holster will easily conform horizontally to fit; and, with the included male-to-male headphone adapter, it should work with anything that has a 3.5" jack.
Another advantage of the built-in holster is that it's great being able to clearly see my iPhone at all times while it charges in the holster. That way, I can use the Maps application without either holding my iPhone or keeping it in the seat next to me.
My only reservation in giving this unit 5 stars is that the cigarette lighter adapter's neck sticks out several inches, and it's only adjustable at one point - right behind the holster. In the next version of the unit, they should also make the neck adjustable and twistable right at the point where the unit sticks out of the lighter adapter - that way, it could be angled upward more and be less out of the way for certain vehicular configurations (read the next paragraph for more about that).
Lastly, I'd like to mention my vehicle's configuration with this unit. I own a Pontiac Vibe and the automatic gear shifter (which is in the center console, rather than attached to the steering wheel) rubs against the unit when the vehicle is in Park. If your cars gear shifter is close to your lighter adapter then make sure you have enough room before you purchase this. I doubt that this unit would work very well in a Vibe with a manual transmission - it would probably get in the way quite often.
Overall, this unit is a great buy - highly recommended. I bought mine from Wild About Digital here on Amazon and got a great price (and shipping was very fast as well).
Great Product [Posted on 2008-04-29] I was pretty skeptical about purchasing this product at first. I examined many of the IPOD car kits and many of them had terrible reviews. This was the one that had the least complaints, was one of the cheapest...so therefore, I purchased it. I am completely satisfied with this product. It works wonderfully. The music from my IPOD sounds just as if I was playing a CD in my car. You just have to find a radio station that picks up well enough, which for me only took 2 tries. I think its an excellent product and would definitely recommend it to anyone searching for an IPOD car kit...take it from someone that did tons of research, read many reviews, and is price conscientious.
Reception is great but the quality is not [Posted on 2008-05-02] We live in the Phoenix, AZ area and first tried the Kensington Digital FM Transmiter KMW33185. The Kensington had poor reception and would frequently have static and background noise.
Therefore, we decided to try this one from Bargaincell. The reception on this one is far better than the Kensington. The best thing about it is that it comes in with very little static or intereference. However, that is now a sweet memory since it broke after only 45 days of use (conveniently after the 30 day return period). I guess I should've seen this coming since it is made from a hollow sounding cheap plastic and it was less expensive than some of the other devices out there. So I guess you get what you pay for but I did expect it to last more than 45 days. The place it broke was where you plug it into your lighter/dc adapter. We had to take it out each time it was used because it gets so hot inside the car here that the digital fm station readout would've faded/burned. Maybe if one left it in it the dc plug without removing it each time it would last longer...who knows. One other negative is that it is hard to shift without bumping/knocking into it so you really have to put it into drive first then plug it in (this is true for 3 different vehicles we tried).
Works as Advertised [Posted on 2008-05-07] Well, after enduring a very POOR FM transmitter for my IPOD, I bought this. Let me first say that I have as of yet NOT driven outside my own city. That said, this thing works quite well so far. I got it VERY quickly from the vendor and it was just as it appeared in the ad. Set-up was quick...take it out of the plastic, plug it into your car, plug your IPOD in, and tune it to an empty frequency. That simple folks. The reception I got was good/very good. There is a slight hiss if you turn up the volume to an excessive level, but this is to be expected. The quality of sound was that of a good strong FM station. It charges your IPOD just as advertised. If you are looking for a good quality, cheap alternative to installing a special stereo into your vehicle...this is it. Very pleased on all counts with the product.
ok [Posted on 2008-05-11] This is an ok product it works ok i had one b4 that one and it was great no static or anything but the only thing is that it didn't last a year. This product i just got it and i don't know how long it will last but i just
don't like the static its a lot of static.
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