| • | 24k gold contacts for maximum signal transfer and corrosion resistance. |
| • | Plugs into your car's 12v DC lighter socket: no batteries required. |
| • | Connects to the headphone jack on portable audio players. |
| • | Listen to your portable audio tunes through your car's FM radio wirelessly. |
| • | For use with mobile phones with 3.5mm jack, iPod®, portable MP3, CD and DVD players, and laptops. |
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I bought this device over 9 years ago when I got my driver's license to play my (first generation) Ipod in the car. At first I was annoyed because it did not charge my Ipod while it played. However, now that I just got a Blackberry I am happy to realize I can play my BB's Pandora stations AND my (4th generation) Ipod when I so desire with this device. Is still in perfect working order after almost a decade of constant use. Only complaint is the buttons are sensitive and sometimes I will blast my eardrums when it accidentally changes to a static station (you must turn the volume up highest through the device not your car speakers for the best results).
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I've owned this FM transmitter for two years and it worked like a charm until today. It is very powerful and will even broadcast up to eight car links away. My friends could follow me around town in their car and tune to the same FM signal to listen to my iPod shuffle. I have a GPS unit with a built-in FM transmitter and it barely works inside my own vehicle much less eight car links back.
On the flip side it broke today. It stopped broadcasting in stereo and is crackling when I move it around. I'm guessing a wire has come loose inside. If you only need this item for a couple of years you will be satisfied.
One minor draw back is that it doesn't use the full FM band so you may have trouble finding a clear FM signal in all places but it is powerful enough to override most weak signals if you turn the volume up on your mp3 player. FYI: I've driven around Atlanta without any problems.
I'm off to buy another one.
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I have tried numerous FM transmitters and have used a Monster similiar to this one. I purchased this yesterday and spent [$] DEFINITELY NOT WORTH it when you get a wistling through the ONLY 3 STATIONS IT PICKS UP!!!
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Just purchased today, hoping to use this for a long, long time. I have a long commute, and use this to listen to mp3s of talk show podcasts, without dangerous earbuds. So far, I am pleased with the setup, construction and design of the product.
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This unit was a lifesaver for a long trip through an area where there are not any radio stations for hundreds of miles. Easy to setup and use.
| Sound | Noise Level (dB) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Whisper | 30 | Very quiet |
| Quiet Office | 50-60 | Comfortable hearing levels are under 60 dB |
| Vacuum Cleaner, Hair Dryer | 70 | Intrusive; interferes with telephone conversations |
| Food Blender | 85-90 | 85 dB is the level at which hearing damage (8 hrs.) begins |
| Garbage Truck, Cement Mixer | 100 | No more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure recommended for sounds between 90-100 dB |
| Power Saw, Drill/Jackhammer | 110 | Regular exposure to sound over 100 dB of more than 1 minute risks permanent hearing loss |
| Rock Concerts (varies) | 110-140 | Threshold of pain begins around 125dB |
