TuneBase FM for iPhone or iPod

At the time I started researching iPhone car docks this was the best option and that's not saying too much. There were only two or three docks out there that had both aux out and FM transmitter functionality. Most of the reviews I read mentioned the terrible clips that hold on to the iPod and the flimsy necks that flop around on rough roads and I agree. The FM transmitter works well and puts out a good clean signal but is nowhere near the quality you get when you use the aux line out. The "clearscan" feature looks for the cleanest radio channel on which to broadcast and the functions are easy to use. My biggest issue is with the overly complicated use of different clips and rubber pads needed to accommodate the different iPod models, they ship you about 6 of each and they are all incredibly tight. This is probably due to the fact that the base tilts to allow the different models to go into landscape mode but I would have preferred a clamp that can be adjusted. I use a stick on...Read more

Pros
Works with iPhone 3G (charges with NO errors! wow!)
Clearscan is a great feature
Docks well/securely with all models new or old (except shuffle)
Looks/feels professional
Fully Adjustable (turns landscape for movies/youtube)

Cons
Flexible arm swings too easily (moves slightly when turning - buttons push)
Led stays on when car is turned off

I found my information at this website...
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=533581

go down to #11 and 12 to read what one guy said.

Some negative reviews here were doomed to negativity before the product even arrived at their door. I don't think people approached this product in the right frame of mind. Here's my advice:

Before buying, scan your FM dial. Do you live in a densely populated area with end-to-end FM stations across the dial? If so, you'll be frustrated that you can't find a spare station to tune to. But if you have gaps in your band, preferably with 3 steps of nothingness before you hit what even remotely sounds like a broadcast station, you've found your freq. You'll be happy with this FM transmitter.

Do you have an Alpine or Blaupunkt or any other premium stereo where you can relish in "mid-range reproduction" or "high-end frequency range"? If so, then you probably won't like the quality of FM audio. Besides, if that's the case, you probably also have an AUX input. But if all you have is a beater car with an AUX-less stereo, you'll be happy.

Do you go...Read more