Monster iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter with Auto-Scan for iPod
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Manufacturer: MonsterBrand: Monster
Edition: Electronics
Format: CD
Model: A IP FM-CH 200
Publisher: Monster
Studio: Monster
Music Label: Monster
Product features:
- Exclusive Monster AutoScan automatically finds the clearest available FM station.
- Smart Digital Charger technology charges your iPod while you drive.
- iPod screen displays station information.
- 3 programmable station presets.
- Simple, intuitive 3 button control.
- Works with Legacy iPods only.
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Customer Review: Best so far, but far from best
Summary: 3 Stars
I commute across Los Angeles, CA on a daily basis, and the FM band is literally cheek to jowl with radio stations. Most FM transmitters (and I've tried at least 6-7 of the high-end ones) on the market are practically useless for me as the huge radio stations out here just walk all over their weak signals. This one has proven to be most effective, even with low-volume podcasts. If you are just listening to music, it will usually work well enough, assuming you can find those precious dead spots in the FM band. Some big caveats:
1. The dock connector chassis is wider than the actual connector, making it completely unusable with most form-fitting cases and skins. I've yet to find one that allows me to keep the case on and plug in this transmitter. The connector needs to fit absolutely flush with the bottom of the iPod or it will cut in and out as the connector wiggles loose. If I had known this before buying it, I might have gone with another transmitter (though as I mentioned above, this one has proven to be the best so far out of many +$50 transmitters).
2. Selecting stations with this device is sluggish, and nigh impossible in any kind of driving situation. We are talking up to a full 3-5 seconds of lag between a button press and the transmitter reacting to your press. Repeated pressing will only result in chaos as the device scrolls through menus, scans up and down, etc. I believe this is due to the fact that the transmitter is using the iPod operating system to control the various menus and frequency adjustments.
3. Whenever you connect the transmitter, it will autoplay the first track on the iPod, whatever that happens to be. Not the last thing you were listening to - it will always be the first track of all your media files, whether that is an music file, podcast or video.
A previous reviewer indicated that adjusting the volume on your iPod should improve the quality of transmission, but I don't believe that is true, as the output through the dock connector is pure digital. I could be wrong, but I've tried the same trick without any discernible difference in transmission strength.
Was it worth the ~$70 I bought it for? If you live in a big city like LA or NY where the FM band is crowded, it may be more hassle than it's worth, as you will be frequently changing frequencies while on the road, an unsafe practice at best. However, if you live in an area where there is more space on the radio dial, this transmitter might be a good fit for you.
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