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(More customer reviews)I've had an iPod for quite a while, but no way to listen to the music in my car. I have an older factory-installed CD player, so cassette adapters were out, and the unit doesn't have a line-in. I heard terrible things about portable FM transmitters from pretty much everyone I spoke with, but with a couple of long road trips planned I decided to bite the bullet and try the Transpod. I am very pleasantly surprised.
The unit combines a car cradle, a charger, and an FM transmitter in one. There's a short arm that plugs into the car's lighter port, an optional extension arm, and a cradle for the iPod with tuner buttons for the transmitter (along with a backlit LCD - nice touch) on the face.
The FM performance is very good. I have tried the Transpod in both rural and urban areas and the signal comes through my radio clean and clear. The unit has four presets, but except for a longer trip to another city I have not needed to change stations at all so far.
The Transpod has a line out port on the side, so if I ever upgrade my stereo or purchase a new car I can use that option without having to buy a new cradle and charger. The unit plays music through the data port (it came with an adapter for the iPod mini, and a foam backing for the new, slimmer models - no idea if it fits the Nano) so volume is controlled through the car stereo only.
A couple of minor complaints. On the first Transpod I bought, one of the tuner buttons broke. I was able to exchange it with the retailer. No problems with the replacement. Also, a hard bump can jar the charger loose in the lighter port on my car, and sometimes requires a jiggle to reset it. When it loses power it shuts off completely and the sudden burst of static is jarring.
Still, I'm very satisfied with the Transpod.
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The DLO TransPod is the ultimate iPod car accessory. The TransPod plays music from your iPod over your car stereo, it charges your iPod, and it mounts iPod wherever you want it--and it works perfectly with the new video iPod and iPod nano. The TransPod broadcasts the iPod's music to any FM radio frequency from 88.1 to 107.9 while simultaneously charging and cradling the iPod in the car. Instead of spending a small fortune on a separate transmitter, charger and cup holder cradle, the DLO TransPod combines all of these features into one elegant, cost-effective device. This model comes in black, but it's also available in silver and white.
The all-new DLO TransPod features a smaller, sleeker design with a beautiful curved form and easy-access controls. Its new intelligent power control automatically turns the TransPod on when the iPod is docked and off when the TransPod is not in use. It features front-based tuning buttons for easy navigation of FM stations and side-based buttons that control backlight and preset functions. Features:
Play, charge and cradle your iPod with one simple, secure device
Fits ALL dockable iPods - including new 5G video iPod and iPod nano
Transmits iPod's music to your existing radio already in your car
Uses any available FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.9
Charges iPod's battery while in use
No install necessary - simply plugs into any available Auto Power Outlet
Available in White, Silver and Black
4 assignable Presets let you jump to commonly used frequencies
TransPod Input lets you connect and transmit ANY other MP3 player or game system
iPod Line Level Output available for car based Auxiliary Inputs or Cassette Adapter
iPod Compatibility iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video
What's in the Box Transpod cradle, charger arm, extension arm, iPod mini insert, iPod nano insert, fit pads, printed user guide
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