iriver AFT 100 Mobile FM Transmitter

Comment: Well, I continue my search for an FM transmitter that works good and doesn't fail. So far, so good with this iRiver model (I just got this one about 4 days ago, so will do an update if it stops functioning).

This one is easy to use and works fine. The digital screen is pretty easy to read, except my lighter receptacle is located kind of low below the dashboard so I have to lean way over to read it. Not the safest while driving down the road. Another brand I tried in the past had a swivel screen, but that broke soon, probably because I moved it to view better. So at least this this iRiver will not have that problem!

On this transmitter, the sound quality is decent, it is easy to figure out and set three favorite settings, so I am a happy camper. It would be nice to have a model that would also charge my iPod; however, charging is not a major issue for me. (I take shorter trips of 1-2 hours - not all day drives).

Comment: I have had to buy this thing like three different times (no fault of the product). Once my son broke it, the second it was stolen (along with my car LOL), so the third time is a charm (hopefully). It's so cheap and does what it's supposed to do. You go into stores to try to buy FM transmitters and they are so expensive! There are so many different channels to search on to get good signals on this. I only have used it for my ipod, but it works great and like I said it's cheap!

Comment: I used this in Southern California and in Michigan. It worked well in both locations. I am happy!

Comment: This is the best FM transmitter I have found for the money. It has very little interference noise compared to some others that I have used in the past.

Comment: After reading a few of the comments prior to purchasing it, I figured I'd give it a go since there are over quite a few reviews. The issue with it turning off when there is no signal is true. After three to five seconds it goes into standby mode. Not a nuisance at all. If the player, say ipod or other MP3 player, goes off after the songs end, the transmitter goes off. Resume your player in playing music or a movie, and it comes back on almost instantly! Not really seeing this a bad thing. Once you get the package in the mail, it is literally plug and play. No instruction manual comes with it to further prove it is that simple to use. This player even broadcasts the music with stronger amplification better than my Belkin battery operated one naturally due to the power outlet of the cigarette lighter socket. I got what I expected, better sound with very little static feedback during quiet moments such as when the song ends. Good investment!