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Summary: Belkin TuneFM vs Griffin iTrip 2007-09-23
Comment: After purchasing a 80GB iPod, I decided to purchase a new FM transmitter as well. Previously I used a 20GB iPod and a Griffin iTrip that connected via the iPod headphone plug. This time around I went with the Belkin as it received similar reviews as the new dock-connecting iTrip, plus I could connect the Belkin TuneFM with the case on and it would automatically turn on/off with the car power adapter connected. The TuneFM seemed to work fine for a few weeks, until I started to notice more static and a lot of distortion on higher music frequencies. A friend was using the dock-connecting iTrip, so we did a side-by-side test in my car. The Griffin iTrip (9781-TRP30BK) clearly has better sound quality than the TuneFM, the less static, and no distortion.
Of course, the best way is still to hard-wire the iPod to the stereo ... which I am strongly considering now.
As background, I am in NE Ohio and drive a '98 Maxima with a factory Bose stereo. In my car the FM transmitter is better than the cassette adapter as the cassette option seems to pick up a lot of electrical interference from the car.
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Summary: not perfect, but it certainly does the job! 2007-07-17
Comment: i recently bought this item, and even though it isn't perfect, it is pretty good. you are able to listen to your tunes in your car without the hassle of changing cds every hour. i would reccomend it to anyone who enjoys listening to their ipod in the car.
** it is easy to use!
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Summary: Works for Me! 2007-07-06
Comment: I just got my first ipod at age 32! Now I fit right in. :) No really, so I got an ipod and then wanted to immediately wanted to listen to it in my car, so I bought some adaptor from China, one of those big white casing ones, I had a hard time in some cars because of the lighter location and how big the adapter was, well not long, it fell apart. Then I bought a different FM adapter, which kept turning off and on and was like $75. Then I found this one, it was under $50, like $45 or $49 of something like that. It works great, I would like a AC adapter for when I use it at home and places. I put it next to my clock radio at work and in my car and at home near my alarm clock even, I take it with the boomb box to the beach, and to the inlaws with gret party mixes. :) Overall, I think it is great technology and works wonderfully. It is small so I am afraid of loosing it, but other than that, I would highly reccomend this product.
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Summary: Well Designed, too low power FM 2007-05-15
Comment: This device seems to be well designed and integrated well with my ipod for the few hours I tried it out, but it did not perform up to my expectations. The FM transmitter just does not have enough power to work well in my car. I will be better off sticking with a tape adapter. I returned this item as I couldn't stand the static when using a frequency with nothing neighboring it on either side.
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Summary: Works well when powered 2007-02-09
Comment: If you can't wire your ipod directly to your stereo, the tuner method is the next best. The belkin comes with a cigarette lighter power adapter. this is great to charge your ipod in the car. it's also great b/c the belkin does not work very well without power. with the adapter the reception on any station is pretty bad but since I only use it in the car- it works quite well even in a crowded urban radio environment. I've tried it in three different cars and the receptio quality certainly differs, so your stereo is a big part of it. the sound quality is great- as good as a decent FM broadcast station. For the price- I'd recommend it if you can't direct wire or want the portability for different cars. I wouldn't recommend it for home use or anywhere you can't use the power adapter.
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