XtremeMac IPU-IFM-10 InCharge FM Wireless Transmitter for iPod - Black

Review from iLounge. This is the review I used to qualify this purchase. I had written a manual review prior to this but it seems Amazon 'lost' my review. So, I'm reviewing it again the lazy way. I hope you find it informative. I was originally considering the Monster or the Belkin brand prior to this purchase. Now, I'm glad I went with this purchase instead.
Surprises -- particularly good ones -- are very rare in FM transmitters these days, as the Federal Communications Commission's crackdown on overpowered radio broadcasting devices has compelled many companies to broadcast just within the U.S. government's legal limitations. Over the past year, we've become familiar enough with those limitations that it seems obvious when a device is unhappily struggling to match them or blowing right past the marks, hoping not to get caught. Though we might be wrong, XtremeMac's combination FM transmitter and car charger InCharge FM ($70) seems to be in the latter category: two sample...Read more

I have been through 3 similar products (2 Belkin, 1 Griffin) with my iPod Nano (2nd generation) and was extremely unhappy with all 3: they were cheaply made, flimsy, broke (wires came out of unit, or batteries compartment kept falling open for example). I have quite a long commute, and listening to podcasts makes those hours into productive and enjoyable time. But I am THRILLED with this unit and highly recommend. I agree with the positive points described in the other review. This design works very well: the power supply to both the transmitter and the iPod are integrated all-in-one so there is only 1 wire in the car (which is plenty long) and only 1 connection to make, between the power supply and the iPod. The power supply plug is quite large and just fits in my cigarette lighter (is it still called that?), because of the USB port converter on its top -- this has not been a problem at all. The transmission/sound is very clear (perhaps because this model goes to lower...Read more

I recently sold a car that had dedicated IPOD controls for the car stereo. I was a little bummed when I found out the new car I bought didn't even have an AUX input for an MP3 player. So I decided to research the FM Transmitters out there for IPODS that can also charge them. The best reviews I found were from ILounge. I really wanted one that wasn't too bulky and that was more of a "cord" type rather than a "dock" type transmitter. I decided to get teh InCharge FM transmitter from XtremeMac, and so far, I couldn't be happier with the choice.
There are really two things to look for with these devices. One is its clarity in transmission, and the second is the quality of sound delivered. To the first point, I live in a pretty urban area, but had no trouble finding crystal clear stations at both the very low and very high end of the dials. (Yes, this transmitter does broadcast at 87.9, which many don't) Second, I am no audiophile, but I felt this transmitter delivers a very...Read more