Best Ipod FM Transmitter...
07 December 2006, 10:08 AM
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Best Ipod FM Transmitter...
Looking to buy a few of these as christmas presents, any recommendations / experiences of these little gadgets?
any help much appreciated
any help much appreciated
07 December 2006, 10:18 AM
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I bought a plug-in holder/charger/transmitter the other day for my nano/30gb ipods, it works great but its a nightmare trying to change tracks or select new albums as its positioned to far away from you!
An untethered transmitter/charger is probably the best option as you can mount it nearer your field of view
An untethered transmitter/charger is probably the best option as you can mount it nearer your field of view
07 December 2006, 10:27 AM
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Yes - Don't buy one. Just get an adaptor for you head unit instead - better sound & full change control on the head unit rather than trying to operate the ipod whilst driving.
07 December 2006, 03:19 PM
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Thanks for the info guys, seem to be mixed reviews about the technology as a whole. I think I will order one and see how it plays........dynamix you got an online store?
If it works in my car then a few more for christmas pressies will be the order of the day.
If it works in my car then a few more for christmas pressies will be the order of the day.
07 December 2006, 03:23 PM
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Thanks for the info guys, seem to be mixed reviews about the technology as a whole. I think I will order one and see how it plays........dynamix you got an online store?
If it works in my car then a few more for christmas pressies will be the order of the day.
If it works in my car then a few more for christmas pressies will be the order of the day.
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07 December 2006, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dynamix
yes I have but i am not an advertiser on here so cant post a url for it.
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07 December 2006, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dynamix
I have to be honest and all of them are pretty dodgy quality of sound wise (and I sell the things ) - sound quality is better with a cassette adaptor or something that connects via the aux in socket on the back of the head unit.
) - sound quality is better with a cassette adaptor or something that connects via the aux in socket on the back of the head unit.Skype looks a bit like hard work, but feel free to PM me.
07 December 2006, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by hail-hail
lol, it's hardly an advert, you advised me not to buy them
Skype looks a bit like hard work, but feel free to PM me.
Skype looks a bit like hard work, but feel free to PM me.
07 December 2006, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dynamix
yes I have but i am not an advertiser on here so cant post a url for it.
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Question- I really want a docking station with remote control, but I have found these unusable as you can't see what is happening as you change songs.
Idelly I want a remote control with an LCD display that shows me the info from my Ipod screen, does such thing exist.....?
Pity you don't resell the Bose docking station as I need to buy 2 of those, I also have a couple of Ipods and a few FM transmitters on my christmas shopping list, so get that order out on time and I'll be back
Nice site btw, easy to use, setup account and order, you may not be able to advertise, but I can pass on helpful info to my fellow scoobynetters
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07 December 2006, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by hail-hail
Idelly I want a remote control with an LCD display that shows me the info from my Ipod screen, does such thing exist.....?
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Seriously - It's the *only* decent way of connecting your mp3 player to your car stereo.
07 December 2006, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by PeteBrant
Yes, it's called a head unit adapter
Seriously - It's the *only* decent way of connecting your mp3 player to your car stereo.
Seriously - It's the *only* decent way of connecting your mp3 player to your car stereo.
The docking station question was aimed more at a home rather than car solution. I do not want to have get up of my fat **** to change songs on my ipod that is sitting at the other end of my living room.
07 December 2006, 09:28 PM
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There are units like the Belkin Tunestage or Griffin Bluetrip that will work with the mini.
What they effectivly do is turn your ipod into the remote control and transmit your music via bluetooth to a received that is plugged into your stereo (home hifi) and play through that.
I hope that helps.
What they effectivly do is turn your ipod into the remote control and transmit your music via bluetooth to a received that is plugged into your stereo (home hifi) and play through that.
I hope that helps.
07 December 2006, 10:08 PM
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Just get the adapter that replaces the CD changer for an iPod connector.
Unless the law has changed, the FM transmitters are illegal in the UK as you have to have a licence to own and operate 1.
Which is why you've never been able to buy the from Apple UK.
Unless the law has changed, the FM transmitters are illegal in the UK as you have to have a licence to own and operate 1.
Which is why you've never been able to buy the from Apple UK.
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Still wouldn't have 1.
I have a Kenwood link as I have Kenwood headunit. I have full control over my ipod via the headunit or remote with no messing about. And Ipod out of the sight of prying eyes.
I have a Kenwood link as I have Kenwood headunit. I have full control over my ipod via the headunit or remote with no messing about. And Ipod out of the sight of prying eyes.
07 December 2006, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dynamix
There are units like the Belkin Tunestage or Griffin Bluetrip that will work with the mini.
What they effectivly do is turn your ipod into the remote control and transmit your music via bluetooth to a received that is plugged into your stereo (home hifi) and play through that.
I hope that helps.
What they effectivly do is turn your ipod into the remote control and transmit your music via bluetooth to a received that is plugged into your stereo (home hifi) and play through that.
I hope that helps.
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