XtremeMac Airplay Boost FM Transmitter for iPod nano 2G (Black)
- Compatibility: iPod nano 2G
- FM transmitter in black matches exact width of iPod nano for a sleek look
- External antenna boosts signal for superior transmission--no batteries needed
- Seamless integration with on-screen display and tuning; three programmable station presets
- Pass-through dock connector lets you charge for unlimited playtime
Product Description
Airplay Boost streams your music over any FM frequency. By tuning AirPlay Boost and an FM stereo to the same open frequency, you get an instant, wireless connection. Making that signal as strong as possible is AirPlay Boost's external antenna. This design element significantly increases how clear the transmission is.Using Airplay Boost couldn't be easier. Three easy-access buttons right on the front of the sleek aluminum case make controlling the unit a snap. Tuning, settings and all controls are displayed on your iPod nano screen.Airplay Boost lets you use the entire permissible FM range. You can save and jump to the best ones with Airplay Boost's three pre-set frequencies. Since broadcast radio varies from city to city, XtremeMac includes a Stereo/Mono setting to let you find the clearest signals.Every part of Airplay Boost was designed to be easy. You get a wireless stream immediately without any installation, software or even batteries. There's also a special pass-through connection. With it, you can charge your iPod nano with any standard dock connector charger without disconnecting Airplay Boost.
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XtremeMac Airplay Boost FM Transmitter for iPod nano 2G (Black)
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- Publisher: XtremeMac
- Label: XtremeMac
- Studio: XtremeMac
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 9 reviews
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Summary: Greatly Lacking 2008-04-18
Comment: This signal produced by this transmitter was too weak to produce quality sound. I had experienced better quality from an off-brand transmitter that used two AAA batteries. I am now using a Monster Mobile RadioPlay 300 and am thrilled with it.
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Summary: Very cool, so far. 2007-12-29
Comment: Cheap, works great so far. I live in the Point Loma area of San Diego, CA. At first I started at the lower band end static filled stations and the boost worked horribly/not at all. Now this was in a neighborhood that has a huge amount of military electronics, anyway then tried a static station at the upper band (104.5) and works great. Yes, on a few songs where there are moments of silence, I get a smidge of background noise but oh well for $20 including shipping who cares! Have driven between the coast and mission valley (inland 10 miles) and same station works great. Only been in use for a few days, but I am sold at this point.
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Summary: Great Product 2007-10-28
Comment: Had a belkin previously and it ate batteries. This works great. No batteries needed. Very clear reception. Easy to use. Well worth the great price.
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Summary: Read my user tips of how to make it work. 2007-09-03
Comment:
First tip, there is a a moment of latency after plugging it into the cigarette lighter or plugging an iPod into it. For a few seconds but often less than five seconds, there may be static as the device is acquiring the iPod or before it begins transmitting on the FM signal.
Also, and this has to be said because it obvious some people are unaware of radio frequency warbling after reading some of the reviews, FM frequencies bleed over incrementally, in other words if you have a strong radio station broadcasting on 102.3, you're also gonna hear a weaker version of their signal on 102.1 and 102.5, this phenomena is called "warbling". It is almost funny watching the newer generation (that has never used FM radio) being introduced to the idiosyncrasies because they're trying to plug in their digital iPod into their analog car audio.
If your car FM tuner has a traditional tuner, meaning a button or analog dial that lets you rake across the entire RF range then you need to use it to find a truly unused frequency between two radio stations then tune your Belkin to it. Just using the "seek" function on your car stereo is always going to land you on a strong channel and trying to pick an empty freq off of it will perpetually frustrate you.
Some reviewers complained the device doesn't work as well in certain areas, or around mountains. That is irrational since this device is a mini radio station broadcasting to your car antenna, the reason it stops working around some mountains is because the mountains are affecting a broadcast radio station in your area and it is stronger in the spot you're having problems.
Again, the solution is to find empty airwaves for your FM tuner and this effect won't matter.
Here is a factoid that applies to most areas in the USA, National Public Radio (NPR) is often in the 89 - 91 MHz frequency range, and NPR being publicly funded doesn't have the strongest wattage so you can find an open frequency 2-3 frequencies off NPR and get clean sound with your FM mini transmitter.
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Summary: XtremeMac IPN-APN-10 2007-07-20
Comment: nice unit - a couple of glitches is it detaches from the Nano too easily and even with the antenna it has fairly limited range.
However, it is small and neat looking and works well within it's range. I got about 6.5 hours of play over the radio with just the Nano battery.
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XtremeMac Airplay Boost FM Transmitter for iPod nano 2G (Black)
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