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Kensington 33199 Digital FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Kensington
Category: CE
This item is no longer available
Rating:  296 reviews
Format: Cd
Platform: Windows
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7 x 2 x 6
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: K33199US
Model: K33199US
UPC: 085896331995
EAN: 0085896331995
ASIN: B000IT600W
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| Features:
| • | Combination FM transmitter/car charger for playing iPod through FM stereo speakers | | • | Transmits iPod tunes through any available FM frequency; easy-to-read digital display | | • | Plugs into car's DC power source (cigarette lighter outlet); simple up/down button selection | | • | Compatible with iPod nano (Gen 1,2,3); iPod (Gen 1,2,3,4); iPod Classic; iPod Touch | | • | 3 programmable buttons lock in station presets; ClearFM technology reduces noise |
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Amazon.com Product Description
This Kensington digital FM transmitter/auto charger transmits your iPod tunes through your car stereo while simultaneously charging its battery, making it a versatile two-in-one bargain. The unit includes such features as an easy-to-read digital display, simple up/down pushbutton operation that makes it a breeze to select frequencies, three programmable buttons to lock in station presets, and a safety fuse that protects against power spikes. And thanks to the ClearFM technology, you'll enjoy richer lows, crisper highs, and superior stereo separation with a "concert hall" effect--all through your default stereo speakers. The ClearFM circuitry also boasts Kensington's patented filtering technology, which results in the lowest total harmonic distortion and signal-to-noise ratios of any FM transmitter on the market today--up to three times clearer than Kensington's competitors. Compatible with any iPod with a dock connector--including the iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Click Wheel), iPod color, and iPod 5G/5.5G Video--the Kensington FM transmitter/charger is backed by a two-year warranty and includes free technical support. What's in the Box
FM transmitter/car charger, user's manual.
Product Description
All-in-one Digital FM Transmitter/Auto Charger plays and charges iPods using the car's FM radio and DC power source. Convenient push button operation with digital display. Patented Aerielle wireless technology for superior audio fidelity. For iPod or iPod mini with dock connector.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 291 more reviews...
Great product, but there's always room for improvement September 15, 2008
Jorge Espejo Belmar (Santiago, Chile)
I've own it for a year now and I think it's great. I've been using it on a iPhone 1G and besides the warning asking you to go in Airplane Mode (which I never did) it works great. The preset are the best feature, I've the same stations in the presets in my radio in the same position, and when need to change station I don't even have to see it.
but... I'd love if it didn't turn off when you stop your engines car. And with my new iPhone 3G charging is disabled, but it still work for music, I don't now for sure but I think the signal is a little poorer with the 3G.
So, great product but i think i need a new one, when, and if, i found a better one.
 Not good if you are travelling August 29, 2008
D. George (NY, USA)
I do not recommend this product. This will be good if your car is not moving.Otherwise you will hear only buzzing sound..
 alright for 1 year.. August 7, 2008
Tula (Massachusetts)
I thought it was great when I first got it, the ease of having to push a button and it moves to another set station if it starts to get static. It worked great up until the past couple of months. The charger piece where you plug it into your ipod has been very finicky and the sound cuts out if the wire is moved or touched the wrong way. I am looking for a new adaptor. I think I paid around $50, and it has lasted me one year. Buy it if you want, but beware that the wire may give out after a little while and you may have to cradle it in your lap as you drive to be able to listen to your music without it getting cut out and sound like the singer is in a cave!
Long lasting, totally worth it, FM transmitter. July 30, 2008
Kimberly A. Miller (Twin Cities, MN)
Okay, so I've had this product for over 2 years now, and it just recently started to go bad, it randomly switches which side of the car it plays on. But I am very pleased with this product over all. I go to college out of state so with the combination of driving to school and all the other driving I do, this unit is pretty much in constant use. It works well for me living in a metro area, and through all the country roads I use as well. I also love it on my road trips as it is so easy to quickly change the radio station as I am driving though different parts of the country.
Obviously when purchasing an FM transmitter you have to remember that you are using the last resort for playing outside devices on your stereo. For me this was my only option as I have a custom car stereo with no tape deck and no bluetooth input, to my knowledge anyway. So I went though several FM transmitters before this one. including the ones that just plugged into the ipod without using the dc power outlet in my car, to other ones like the Kensington, with no good results. I gave up looking for one as I figured they where all the same. Until one day my dad brought me home this one and said that the worker at the electronics store had recommended it. So of course I tried it, and it hasn't left my car since!!!! It plays with near perfect quality all the time! This is an amazing product, and I am writing this review after 2 years because I have returned to buy another one!
Not perfect, but not bad. July 19, 2008
Stephen S. Ferguson (Massachusetts, USA)
I have had this FM transmitter for about a month now and I really like it. The sound quality is not crystal clear all the time, every once in a while I get a little static, but it is never bad static, and it never lasts long.
One of the greatest features for me is the iPod charger plug, because I never have to worry about having a dead iPod, when I turn the car off it turns the iPod off and I don't have to fiddle with the iPod volume to make the sound quality good(changing the iPod volume does nothing).
I would recommend this to anyone without a tape deck or aux input who has an iPod.
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