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Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter for iPods

Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter for iPods

List Price: $69.99
Your Price: $61.69
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Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Check the left side of your FM Dial before ordering.
Review: Before you order this, check the frequencies 88.1,88.3,88.5,88.7,88.9,89.1,89.3,89.5,89.7 and 89.9 on your car's radio in the area you plan to use this. If you have anything more than light static, you won't be happy with the sound due to other interference. If you can find a clear channel, then the sound is OK.

The LED indicator is fine in daylight, but it's hard to see the frequency markings on the device at night.




Rating: 5 stars
Summary: It works, is easy and looks cool.
Review: Besides giving good sound quality, it is very easy to use. Plugs the ends, find the station and enjoy. The signal is strong enough to use the radio's search function to find the iPod. If a station is using the frequency, push the red button on the transmitter to move to the next frequency and find it on the radio. Very Simple.

I know it's the kid in me but I also like the red glow from the button and end that is in the lighter socket.

Only complaint is that I wish it was easier to read the frequency numbers on the device at night.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Weak FM transmitter
Review: Bought it; returned it. I was prepared for some noise, but I was getting signal fade and FM static even on clear frequencies. Obviously, others here have had better luck. Bought a TransPod instead and was amazed at how much stronger and cleaner that transmitter it. Of course, no FM transmitter is as good as a direct connect cable or a cassette adapter, but those options are not available to me. The Monster iCarPlay will work, but that's about the best that I can say about it.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Good as any FM trasmitter can be
Review: Couple things to note:
- You have it plugged into your car to power the transmitter (Doesn't use iPod battery power for transmission).

- I use this on my commute in a major metro area and find that I have to change the channel while driving often. Yes, there are stations 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1, 89.3, and 89.5 (or stations are bleeding through 2 or 3 point channels).

- I get a lot of noise with more vocal, ambient, or softer music. But if you listen to Rammstein or Skinny Puppy...no problem...

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: iCarPlay wireless
Review: Easy to use. Sound is perfect. Great product! A+

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great peripheral
Review: Great idea and sound execution. I've had mine for over a month now, and the only problems I've encountered are occasional signal losses due to a large number of FM radio stations in the metro area in which I live. I love that it charges the ipod while playing as well...

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Terrible - A total disappointment
Review: I bought this because it was supposed to be so much better than the Belkin model. "The best transmitter Apple's ever seen" yadda yadda. Frankly, it's absolutely not worth the money at all (and wayyyy over-priced). I hate to say it but it's pretty much useless. Constant static. Constantly switching stations only to find more static. I actually returned the first one I bought because Monster tech support said it was probably defective. They sent me a second for free and it soudned exactly the same. Completely useless.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The only accessory you need
Review: I bought three items for using my iPod in the car - this is the only one I needed. I live in NYC area and can easily find a station which receives and plays my iPod clearly. Best yet, it charges the iPod at the same time and more quickly than it charges on the base at home. Highly recommend it!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: No warnings about car compatibility
Review: I can't tell you how well this product works because I can't use it. I did a lot of research about FM adapters before I bought this one and no where did I see a warning that it might not be compatible with all cars. I have a 2000 Saturn SL2, which does not have a cigarette lighter, but just a power outlet (which I have used for phone chargers and other things). This iCarPlay power plug does not fit into my outlet. It is simply too large. So here's a gentle nudge for Monster to disclose which cars its product will work with.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Good Stuff
Review: I got this product for my new iPod (3rd Gen.). The positive things about this product are:
1. Looks good
2. Easy to be used and be programed
3. Perfectly fits the iPod
4. This may be the best thing about it, It Does NOT need any battery or does NOT use the iPod's power instead! It gains its power from the car!
BUT there is only one "negative" thing about this!
1. You have to put it some place good so it can synchronize with your radio perfectly or you'll have some parasites instead.


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