Showing posts with label itouch accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label itouch accessories. Show all posts

5/13/2012

1/25/2012

Scosche passPORT Charging Adapter for iPod & iPhone (Black) Review

Scosche passPORT Charging Adapter for iPod and iPhone (Black)
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Well, I don't know exactly why the passPORT won't work for the 1-star reviewer, BUT IT WORKED FOR ME! I got a Panasonic CQ-C7303U radio 2 years ago and then the iPod adapter for it over 1 year ago. At that time, I had the 5th gen iPod video, then after that crapped out on me, I got the 3rd gen. nano (8GB). Then I upgraded to the 4th gen. nano almost as soon as it came out, so I could have double the memory (16GB).

Well, once I got the 4th gen. nano and plugged it into my radio, everything worked (it played/controlled through the radio), but I would get this message at the bottom of the nano's screen saying: "Charging is not supported for this accessory". (Or something like that.) And indeed the nano lost battery power much faster than it would listening to music through the headphones. (It makes since that more juice would be sucked up listening to music through the docking port.) Since I mostly listen to my nano in my truck (Panasonic radio), I depended on the radio to keep it charged up instead of having to plug it into my computer whenever the battery gets low. After doing some reasearch on why this was, I found out that for all the newest ipods (4th gen. nano, 2nd gen. Touch & iPhone 3G) Apple changed the way they charge that only allows 5 volt sources (USB, Apple AC adapters, etc.) and no 12 volt sources (firewire and most 3rd party accessories).
To make a long story short (too late!), I found a link to the passPORT, ordered one and plugged it in. I plugged in my nano on top of it and the message at the bottom of it now just reads: "Accessory is plugged in". (Or something like that) After looking real close, the charge icons appear in the battery symbol (showing charging or charged) and when I unplug it, the battery is fully charged or charged fuller than it was before. It kinda sucks to have to pay $30 to get back a feature that shouldn't have been taken away in the first place, but I guess that's the price of progress?
Well...OK, despite the title, I guess I did have more to say than IT WORKS!**UPDATE**: Just bought a 64GB Ipod Touch (3rd Gen.) and the passPORT works just fine with it too!

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The Scosche passPORT USB charging adapter allows accessories that do not support USB charging to work with iPod and iPhone.

Firewire-to-USB Charging Pass-Through If you have an older iPod interface in your car, battery backup system, or similar product, you might find that charging is not supported with your new iPod. The Scosche passPORT solves that problem with Firewire-to-USB charging capabilities, providing a 12V to 5V solution for iPod nano 4G, iPod touch 2G, and iPhone 3G.
Using passPORT is simple:
Plug the dock connector into the female side of the passPORT.
Plug the passPORT adapter into your iPod or iPhone.
Select a song from your iPod or iPhone and begin enjoying your music while charging

Great for Vehicle iPod Accessories The passPORT is perfect for older car integration accessories that don't support charging for the iPhone 3G and iPod models released in September 2008 or later. The passPORT is compatible with: several aftermarket head-units as well as Acura, Audi, Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mercury, Mini Cooper, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Pontiac, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Suzuki, Toyota, Volvo, and VW. (Not compatible with select Pioneer head-units that use the CD-iB100 or CD-i200 iPod to IP-Bus adapter.)
Note: The passPORT is specifically designed to fix the charging error associated with several iPod and iPhone accessories. If the accessory you are intending to use does not initially support the audio or video functionality of the iPod or iPhone, the passPORT will not enable these features.

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6/09/2011

5 in 1 Fm Transmitter (Black)/ iPod Video, 30GB, 60GB, Nano 1,2,3, Mini, Classic iTouch, and Photo Review

5 in 1 Fm Transmitter (Black)/ iPod Video, 30GB, 60GB, Nano 1,2,3, Mini, Classic iTouch, and Photo
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I had been looking for a FM transmitter for my iTouch for about two weeks and very concerned about everything I had read about different ones. I am very pleased to say that this product exceeded my expectations. I have had no issues with this unit so far. It was a breeze to connect and the clamps that hold the unit allow for a silicone case to remain on the iTouch. There are also tabs on the bottom that the iTouch rests on that are adjustable to allow for all connections. The unit will move, but I expected this because it is on an adjustable mount and it bounces when you vehicle bounces (a good thing I think). Overall I would highly recommend this product for anyone looking for an inexpensive FM Transmitter that really does what it is supposed to. I have also not experienced any interference or beeping noises that I had read in other product reviews. This unit is an "Allkit" brand device, FYI. 5 in 1 Fm Transmitter (Black)/ iPod Video, 30GB, 60GB, Nano 1,2,3, Mini, Classic iTouch, and Photo

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Compatible With Apple: iPhone 3GS 16GB / 32GB / iPhone 1st Gen. 16GB / 4GB / 8GB / iPhone 3G 16GB / 8GB / iPod 1st Gen. 10GB / 5GB / iPod 2nd Gen. 20GB / iPod 3rd Gen. 10GB / 15GB / 20GB / 30GB / 40GB / iPod 4th Gen. 20GB (Color Display) / 30GB (Color Display) / 40GB (Photo) / 60GB (Color Display) / U2 Special Edition / iPod Classic 120GB / 160GB / 80GB / iPod Mini 4GB / 6GB / iPod Nano 1st Gen. 1GB / 2GB / 4GB / iPod Nano 2nd Gen. 2GB / 4GB / 8GB / iPod Nano 3rd Gen. 4GB / 8GB / iPod Nano 4th Gen. 16GB / 8GB / iPod Shuffle 1st Gen. 512Mb / iPod Shuffle 2nd Gen. 1GB / 2GB / iPod Touch 1st Gen. 16GB / 32GB / 8GB / iPod Touch 2nd Gen. 16GB / 32GB / 8GB / iPod Video 30GB / 60GB / 80GB / U2 Special Edition / BlackBerry: Pearl 8110 / 8120 / 8130 / Curve 8300 / 8310 / 8320 / 8330 / 8900 / Bold 9000 / Storm 9500 Thunder / Pearl Flip 8220

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5/28/2011

DLO TransDock 3.0 FM Transmitter for iPod (Black) Review

DLO TransDock 3.0 FM Transmitter for iPod (Black)
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I can't imagine an easier product to use. You just:
1) Open the box and snap the three pieces together.
2) Plug the TransDock into your car's cigarette lighter.
3) Plug your iPod into the Transdock.
4) Press the center button on the TransDock. It will find the best (least interference) FM frequency and display it.
5) Tune your car radio to the indicated frequency.
Now whatever you play on your iPod will play on your FM radio. I'm not an audiophile, but the sound quality is very good and clear to my ears. In my rural area, this works great. I've also had no problems in a nearby mid sized city (300,000+) (and never had to change frequencies). I have heard that in major urban areas you may have problems finding a frequency without competing signals. I haven't yet taken this to a large city, so I don't know.
The construction and looks of this unit are very good. It is black and blends very well with the dashboard in both our Honda Civic and our Toyota Tacoma (both with black dashboards). In both cases it looks well integrated - much less kludgey looking than most aftermarket GPS units, for example.
It fits very snugly into the cigarette lighter - it never moves around while I drive over bumpy roads. The gooseneck can be bent a little if you need, but is very rigid and holds its shape. The neck is fairly short - so the bottom of the unit will be about 3 - 4 inches above the lighter socket.
You can't tell from the photo, but the gooseneck attaches near the top of the unit, not the bottom.
There are a couple of jacks in the bottom of the unit marked "AV OUT" and "AUX IN". I haven't had a reason to use them. They are completely out of view in the car since they are on the bottom side.
Other comments:
Since this unit is so easy to plug in and remove (and is so small), it would be very easy to take with you in a rental or friend's car.
My (possibly naive) assumption is that the AUX IN port will let you plug in a non iPod mp3 player.
I have a new 4th generation Ipod Nano. It wasn't clear when I bought the Transdock that it would work with the new Nano. No problems there.

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Play Your iPod Over Your Car's FM Radio Enjoy your iPod music and videos in the car while your iPod is securely mounted and charging in the elegant TransDock. And now with IntelliTune, finding an open FM frequency is easier than ever. With one click, TransDock finds the ideal station for transmitting your iPod over your car's FM radio.
Intelligent Design TransDock broadcasts your iPod to an open FM frequency between 88.1 to 107.9. And with IntelliTune technology, you can scan for these open FM frequencies automatically with the simple push of a button.
Multimedia Experience in Your Car With the new and improved TransDock, broadcasting iPod music is only the beginning. Using the AV-Out port and the appropriate cable (available separately), you can channel iPod video downloads through popular flip-down screens or in-headrest monitors. The AV-Out port can also be used with your cassette adapter or car auxiliary input for supreme audio transmission directly into your car stereo. Plus, with the Aux-In jack, all it takes is a standard mini-to-mini cable (available separately) to transmit the audio from any other MP3 player, laptop, or gaming system over your car stereo.
Plug in and Play TransDock requires no installation and is a great alternative to expensive custom installations. The 8-inch flexible gooseneck support arm allows you to easily position the TransDock, while the dock itself rotates for horizontal positioning--great for the intuitive use of Cover Flow on your iPod touch. TransDock takes mobile entertainment to the next level. So go ahead, take your show on the road!
Compatible with the following iPods: iPod nano 1G, 2G (aluminum), 3G, 4G; iPod touch 1G, 2G; iPod 4G; iPod classic; iPod with video; iPod with color display.
What's in the Box? DLO TransDock 3.0 FM Transmitter for iPod (Black).
About Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) Founded in 2001, Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) began by producing the world's first iPod sport case. Soon ideas began flowing well beyond iPod cases. Revolutionary ideas included the trail-blazing TransDock--the all-in-one car solution for the iPod. More recently, DLO introduced the HomeDock Deluxe--the first home entertainment dock with on-screen navigation for iPod. DLO now produces an entire line of computer and digital music player accessories that are sold around the world. We've got you covered from cases and cables to remotes and mobile speakers.

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5/06/2011

Mini Microphone for iPhone 3G/iPod/touch/classic Review

Mini Microphone for iPhone 3G/iPod/touch/classic
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I have an iPod Touch 2G. Got this to record my stand-up classes and ended up using it for interviews as well. Great recording quality, easy to use.
You do need to purchase the iTalk premium app ($2 or so) and make sure you download Italk Sync to your computer.
Great quality, even in less than stellar rooms with lots of background noise.
Can't go wrong with this, esp considering the price.
Only drawback: you can't listen to it while you're recording because it uses the headphone jack. But, I just set it and forget it until I'm done recording.
Then I sync with my Mac and open with iTunes. Done. I've even dropped it into Bias Peak and other audio editing programs so I could send portions of the audio to classmates.
All very convenient and quick.

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Price is for Piece. Whether conducting an interview, taking lecture notes, or capturing the sounds of life happening around you, simply attach Mini Microphone to your iPod or iPhone for immediate voice recording capabilities. Features * Plug and Play. * High quality microphone, fine sensibility. * Small and portable. * No need battery. Specifications * Size: Length 36mm, Diameter 13mm * N.W.: 4.5g * G.W.: 31g * Packing: blister D178 x W120 x H25 (mm) Compatible with * Compatible with iPod nano 4G and 120GB iPod classic (with software already on the device). * Compatible with iPod touch 2G, iPhone 3G (need downloaded software such as iTalk Recorder or Easy Recorder etc.) Use Means * Simply attach NT-056 Mini Microphone to the earphone socket on iPod nano 4G or 120GB iPod classic, it'll unlock the voice recording software already installed on the device. * When using it on iPod touch 2G, iPhone or iPhone 3G, you need to download and install recording software such as iTalk Recorder or Easy Recorder etc. on the device first.

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