6 in 1 Car Kit for Ipod (Black) Car Charger / Fm Transmitter / Holder Full Range Frequency / USB port / Remote Control for iPod, Touch 1G/2G
by Satechi
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Customer Review: Not any better than competing products
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this because the reviews made me think it would perform better than the Belkin Tunebase I had. But it doesn't - static problems in the same locations. Given that, in comparison to the Belkin Tunebase:
Pros: Less expensive, remote, easier to change the size of the device it holds, not restricted to just Apple dock-connector devices
Cons: Requires connecting a cable to the iPod/iPhone (as opposed to docking), no adjustable arm to position it away from directly in front of the power adapter (slightly interferes with the gear shifter (and I have a manual stick!), compatibility warning when used with iPhone 3G
Additional con added later: unusable when EDGE data is being transmitted/received - lost of loud static (I didn't notice this until my first trip outside 3G territory when I tried to use Maps while listening to music)
Customer Review: Nice unit, does it all
Summary: 4 Stars
I liked the unit for it's All-in-One-ness - It's a charger, a holder, an FM transmitter and a USB charger.
I only gave it 4 stars because it doesn't quite fit right in my car (Camry) - I can't tilt it back as I'd like because it bumps up against an overhang above the power outlet. Other than that, it's been great. I had to take some time to find a good 'empty' frequency (which meant figuring how to manually tune the car radio...not a big deal), but once there, it sounds good and clear. The remote works nicely too. Onenote - with an iPhone, some iPod options will not work as they would on a 'regular' iPod. The play controls work though, and that's what I really wanted. I also found that the iPhone works great as a speakerphone through this.
So, to sum up - very nice device, does what it's supposed to do and nicely priced.
Customer Review: Love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I actually bought this unit with pretty low expectations but have been so surprised at how GREAT it actually works. I have had an FM transmitter (the kind with three frequencies to choose from on a cord) in the past that was poor quality at best. It served the purpose of playing my mp3 music in my car but sound was never very good and I got a lot of static and had to change the station all the time.
I don't know if this unit is so good because the transmitter ends up being right up against my radio but the sound quality is fantastic - you can't even tell it's not playing directly. The unit looks sleek and blends into the dash nicely. I have yet to get any static or have to change the channel regardless of whether I'm at my house (in the 'burbs) or in a busy urban area. In short, I highly recommend this product!
Customer Review: Better FM-Transmitter Out There? I Doubt It.
Summary: 4 Stars
I love this unit and actually bought a second for my wife two weeks after I bought my original one. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is that it's not a very snug fit for my wife's 2nd generation Nano - and tends to let it slide out occasionally. For my full-size 30GB, it fits beautifully - as it would for the new, wider Nano.
The sound quality is outstanding.. especially compared to the Belkin TunecastII I had before this one. It's frequency range is excellent - full range from the 87s where fewer stations broadcast (the Belkin starts at 88.1 as I recall.
The USB port for charging my phone while still using this unit is a nice add-on that can really come in handy and I also use the remote more than I ever thought I would.
Kudos to Satechi... they really nailed it with this one.
Customer Review: It's alright - if you like cheap products
Summary: 1 Stars
Within the first day the plastic arm snapped when plugging the unit into the AC outlet. I noticed the USB port was not working and would not charge anything -- ipod, GPS, etc.
Overall the sound quality sucked. I guess all these RF devices have pretty bad sound though.
I would recommend just saving your money and purchasing a new CD player that has an 1/8in. jack for ipods or other mp3 players. This is what I will be doing. I would rather have a tape player so I could use my old tape adapter with my ipod. That works much better than this thing.
I don't think I will EVER by a RF device again - I guess if you only drive around a 10 mile radius you might be okay - still the sound quality is pretty laughable... especially when you've got windows up and not much outside noise.