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Date:         Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:15:40 +0000
Reply-To:     joe trussell <vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         joe trussell <vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Ipod FM transmitters
In-Reply-To:  <BAY103-F139D5ECF93118798F0A30EC7860@phx.gbl>
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I did some research and decided, based on the fact that I currently don't have much time to pull the stereo, that I'd try out the Monster Ipod Fm Transmitter/charger.

It's a very small device, really just a power cord with a little screen section and three buttons. Very easy to use.

When I first found a blank station, the sound was fuzzy and BAD. I tried another station, same result. And another. At this point I was ready to pack it on up and take it back, but decided to try one more.

On this fourth try, there was no static and excellent sound. I haven't had any fuzz, fading, nothing, just good clear sound, and it charges the Ipod at the same time.

So, I believe that the folks on Amazon.com, Circuitcity.com, etc. who gave bad reviews to this device maybe just didn't have enough patience. In any case, it cost me $50 and about five minutes of labor. It's very compact, I can move it from car-to-car, and it works. (oh--it also works perfectly on the same frequency in my wife's Passat.)

So while I'm sure the sound quality doesn't match a hard wire, I'm very happy with it.

Thanks for all of the suggestions!

Joe T.

>From: "Bruce Nadig" <motorbruce@hotmail.com> >To: vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM, vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: RE: Ipod FM transmitters >Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:29:55 -0700 > > >Joe, > >I have an iPod, a Vanagon, an FM transmitter, and a cassette adaptor. > >I prefer the cassette adaptor for using my iPod in my Vanagon. It is >convenient, the sound is pretty good, and it is an inexpensive solution >(assuming that your head unit has a cassette player). > >A friend gave me an FM transmitter for my birthday about 1½ years ago. >While it works well, when possible I prefer to use the cassette adaptor. >The quality of the sound seems to be better using the cassette adaptor >method. However, there are times, such as in rental cars, that the cassette >adaptor just isn't an option. For these occasions, the FM transmitter is a >good solution. > >The transmitter I have runs off the iPod for power. This frees up the 12v >power source for things such as my portable GPS. I don't remember what >brand of transmitter I have, but if you drop me a line I can take a look >for you. > >It comes down to this: if you have a cassette player in your Vanagon, I >highly recommend the cassette adaptor. If you will be using the iPod in a >vehicle without cassette, the transmitter is the way to go. Of course, >because the cassette adaptor is so inexpensive, it is always easy to carry >both just in case. > >Cheers, >Bruce >motorbruce > >>From: joe trussell <vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM> >>Reply-To: joe trussell <vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM> >>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>Subject: Ipod FM transmitters >>Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 17:10:36 +0000 >> >>Happy Monday, >> >>Hope the Dads out there had a good Father's Day. >> >>We went camping up at Rocky Mountain National park and I actually PASSED a >>Taurus going UP a canyon road. God Bless Fuji Heavy Industries and their >>remarkable Subaru 2.2 engine. >> >>I was lucky enough to receive a decorated beer coozie from my daughter >>(best >>gift ever) and an Ipod from my wife. >> >>I know there's been talk on the list of the best stereos to buy, >>interfaces, >>etc. but I'm on a tight budget at the moment and am wondering if anybody >>has >>any input, good or bad, regarding Ipod FM transmitters? There's a lot of >>info out there both pro and con, but a lot of it seems to be >>vehicle-specific. >> >>Thanks, >>Joe T. >> >>_________________________________________________________________ >>Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! >>http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ > >

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