DLO Tune Stick
- Bottom-mount wireless FM transmitter plus RF remote control in one package
- Transmit iPod audio to any nearby FM radio; simple to use and adjust, with four programmable FM presets
- Easy iPod playback control from up to 40ft; remote control can be used without FM transmitter actively being used
- Safe iPod control while you drive with the included remote control steering-wheel cradle
- Pass-through iPod dock connectivity for use with other iPod accessories
Product Description
DLO 006-2000 IPOD TUNESTICK WITH REMOTE WIRELESS FM TRANSMITTER and RF REMOTE FOR IPOD; PLAYS MUSIC WIRELESSLY THROUGH THE CARS EXISTING STEREO OR TRANSMITS MUSIC TO ANY NEARBY FM RADIO; INCLUDES RF REMOTE FOR WIRELESS ACCESS and SAFE CONTROL OF IPOD MUSIC WHILE IN THE CAR; PASS-THROUGH IPOD DOCK CONNECTOR WORKS WITH ANY IPOD CAR CHARGER OR SYNC CABLE; INCLUDES STEERING-WHEEL CRADLE
Amazon.com Product Description
TuneStik combines a wireless FM transmitter with a powerful RF remote control for iPod playback and control in the car, at home--anywhere there's an FM radio. What sets TuneStik apart from the pack of existing FM transmitters is the included remote control plus an integrated pass-through dock connector, which gives you the freedom to combine TuneStik with virtually any iPod accessory--adding an RF remote and an FM transmitter to nearly all your iPod gear.  Transmit iPod audio to any nearby FM radio--in the car or at home.
View the demo. |  Safe iPod control while you drive. | Keep your hands on the wheel
The TuneStik includes a compact RF remote control and fully-adjustable steering-wheel cradle, so you can put safety first as you control your iPod. The remote control pops out of its cradle in a snap, allowing you to pass music control to your backseat drivers. And with TuneStik's four programmable presets, you're sure to have the best transmission at the push of a button. Control at your fingertips
The TuneStik isn't just an FM transmitter for the car--it also adds a strong RF remote control to your iPod--anywhere! With your TuneStik attached, simply connect your iPod to your home stereo system. Now you can use the compact TuneStik remote to control your iPod audio playback from across the room. Plays well with others
With the TuneStik's pass-through dock connector, you can continue to use your existing Auto Charger, iPod dock, or any other 30-pin based accessory while still having the benefits of a powerful FM transmitter and remote control at your fingertips. What's in the box
FM transmitter module, RF remote control, steering-wheel cradle, and manual.
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DLO Tune Stick
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- Publisher: Digital Lifestyle Outfitters
- Label: Digital Lifestyle Outfitters
- Studio: Digital Lifestyle Outfitters
- Average Customer Review:
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Avg. Customer Review:
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Not perfect, but what FM transmitter is? 2008-07-25
Comment: Up until yesterday, I had been using the DLO TransDock micro in my car which was generally a good product. However, because it plugs into my cigarette lighter, I've been getting a constant, whiny feedback from my engine's alternator. This wouldn't be a huge problem if the feedback wasn't louder than the music. I'd heard, though, that transmitters which are not powered by the cigarette lighter get rid of alternator noise, so I thought I would give the DLO Tune Stick a try.
Sure enough, it did! No more annoying alternator noise! And the transmitter really has a good, clear sound if you can find a good station to use it on. The remote is slightly challenging to get used to when it comes to changing stations, the difficulty stemming from the fact that the plus and minus buttons are for volume as well as changing frequency. Once you get used to it though (which only took about 10 or 15 minutes) it is really a great transmitter. And having the remote is fantastic, really allowing the driver to stay focused on the road and not constantly looking down to change the volume or frequency.
The only real downside about this transmitter (and a slight one at that) is the combined volume and frequency buttons. Other than that, this is a very good product. I would definitely recommend it!
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Summary: Absolute Garbage - Pura basura 2008-06-25
Comment: This product is absolutely unusable, difficult to operate, it disconnects easily from the IPOD and only generates noise.
Este producto es absolutamente inservible, dificil de operar, se desconecta facilmente del IPOD y solo genera ruido. Si estad decidido a botar su dinero, mejor regaleselo a los pobres.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Works great!!! 2008-04-10
Comment: Just tried it in my car. Works great and easy to use!! Sounds clear when driving!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Works as promised, very durable so far. 2008-03-02
Comment: I purchased this remote to have steering wheel control of my iPod in my car. While I found the included mount to be too large, I was easily able to attach the remote with Velcro tape to the spokes of my steering wheel. The remote is small enough to fit easily onto the steering wheel without getting in the way while I'm driving. There is a very slight delay in sending the signal (~0.5 sec), but it not long enough to bother me.
The remote is also quite durable. The day I got the remote, it accidentally fell out of my pocket while I was digging my car out of the snow. I came home 10 hours later to find it still frozen in the ice on the street next to where I had parked. I pried it out of the ice with my car key, and was surprised to find that it still worked perfectly. I opened up the battery compartment, dried up the two drops of water that had worked their way in, and the remote has worked well since (about 1 month).
I connect my iPod directly to the car input, so I can't comment on the quality of the radio transmitter, but I can say that it doesn't seem to interfere with my radio reception.
I would recommend this to anyone who wants to have steering wheel control of their iPod. My only criticism would be the large size of the included steering wheel mount, and the lack of any ability to change playlists or control other iPod functions. For me the price, charger pass through, durability, and very small size of the remote by far make up for these shortcomings.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: DLO Tune Stick 2008-01-18
Comment: This is a pretty good little toy. It's probably a little on the expensive side for an actual accessory for an iPod, especially considering that it only works "pretty well." It's also not quite right for the Nano in that the part that attaches to the iPod is longer than the Nano is wide, and covers the audio out jack (so you can't use the remote other than with the device broadcasting). This is too bad, because the FM braodcast gets shaky in way more environments than one would like - overhead electric tram (streetcar, trolley bus) wires mess up transmission, as do corridors of tall buildings.
It's also not always clear how you re-start it after you have stopped the player for some length of time.
It's certainly better than having your car stereo converted at huge expense - especially as the remote frees you from having to lunge for the player all the time, but it ain't perfect.
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