XtremeMac IPV-APV-00 AirPlay Boost FM Transmitter for iPod Video (White)
- FM transmitter in white matches exact width of iPod for video 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
- Compatibility: iPod Video
Product Description
Upgrade to the wireless convenience of the AirPlay Boost FM Transmitter and never mess with the clutter of cords again! Simply plug AirPlay into your iPod Video, tune to the same frequency as your FM radio, and push play to hear your tunes through your stereo. AirPlay has sleek looks to match its superior performance. It's as thin and narrow as the iPod and features three programmable station presets that allow you to conveniently recall your clearest transmission frequencies. AirPlay also has a mono mode for better reception in crowded radio markets, and a large, bright display for easy viewing, day or night. AirPlay draws its energy from the iPod and uses a minimal amount of power, which allows for hours of playback time. It connects to the iPod through its Dock Connector and features an additional pass-though female Dock Connector for connecting chargers-enabling you to operate and charge the iPod at the same time.
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XtremeMac IPV-APV-00 AirPlay Boost FM Transmitter for iPod Video (White)
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- Publisher: XtremeMac
- Label: XtremeMac
- Studio: XtremeMac
- Average Customer Review:
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Summary: I wouldn't recommend this product. 2008-02-27
Comment: This product gives you more static that anything else. It doesn't give you a lot of FM channels to choose from, but when you have it on the channel that has no frequency, you hear the static more than the music from your IPOD.
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Summary: Just OKAY 2008-01-02
Comment: I might have been impressed with this if I had not first used the Griffin iTrip (that plugged into the top of my old iPod). I purchased this to go with my new iPod Classic because my old iTrip couldn't be used with the new one. I decided on this one because I can use it while I'm charging the iPod (using the A/C charger). With the antenna on the side it does not plug into my Bose docking station (even with the insert for the Bose removed). It seems you need to keep the iPod pretty close to the radio for good reception. I wish they made iTrips like the old ones that plug into the top for the new Classic iPods!!!!!!!
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Summary: Easy install and works great 2007-12-18
Comment: Worked right out of the box. Signal is short-range as some others have mentioned, but the unit works fine for me. I sit it on my stereo or on the seat of my car.
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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: Good Style, poor performance, LOUSY CUSTOMER SERVICE 2007-03-23
Comment: To start with the AirPlay Boost has a nice design and good functionality, and this is the only reason it gets 2 stars. The unit I received is defective. It works but the volume level is only about half what it should be. In other words, compared to radio stations I have to turn the volume up on my radio over twice as high to hear the AirPlay at the same level. Also the transmitter power is no better that my first generation iTrip.
So I contacted XtremMac's techsupport. I was informed they would replace the unit, no questions. They would mail out a replacement unit with pre-paid return shipping for the defective one. Sounded fine to me, I've done this many times in my line of work. TWO WEEKS later still nothing in the mail. I contact techsupport back to find out what is up. It isn't until then I am informed that the replacement is coming from OVERSEAS and would take 3-6 weeks from the time it was shipped. It was shipped ONE WEEK after I contacted techsupport. So at best I could see the replacement a full month after contacting techsupport the first time. This is by far the WORST warrantee service I have every received.
Bottom line, there are plenty of other FM transmitters for the iPod. Do yourself a favor and buy one of them instead. I should have stuck with iTrip. My iTrip for my G3 iPod still works perfectly. lessons learned.
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