FM transmitters allow you to integrate your iPod with your car stereo inexpensively and 'broadcast' your music through any FM station.
DLO has announced its TransDock car system, which broadcasts iPod music through a car's existing FM stereo - including mobile video capabilities.
Users can now enjoy their iPod movies on their car's video screen, while the soundtrack is played through the vehicle's stereo system.
TransDock securely cradles and charges the iPod, while giving users full control of bass, treble and volume settings directly from the car's console. It holds up to four programmable presets to help users jump to commonly used frequencies.
Proporta's Wireless FM Transmitter plugs into any standard 3.5 mm (1/4 inch) stereo output and transmits to a selected stereo frequency.
The Proporta Wireless FM Transmitter can transmit on a number of pre-selected frequencys, which are clearly labelled by a number of LEDs displayed on the front of the Transmitter.
The Wireless FM Transmitter can also be powered by either an internal battery (2 x AAA) for use in your home or office, or a handy in-car power supply.
Griffin Technology began shipping its newly updated iTrip for iPod nano, redesigned to fit the new second-generation iPod nano.
iTrip broadcasts the iPod's music wirelessly to the car or home stereo FM radio. It features one-touch tuning and setup control, a mini USB port for charging, and Griffin’s SmartDisplay on-screen iTrip technology.
The device features a mini-USB port to charge the iPod while in use, and is priced at $50.
Griffin Technology today announced its TuneFlex AUX and TuneFlex AUX for iPod nano is now shipping.
TuneFlex AUX is a flexible charging cradle with line-out audio and provides a custom-look, in-car mount that charges the iPod as it plays over the car's stereo.
This update offers updated support for second-generation iPod nanos, different goosenecks, and comes with a minijack-to-minijack audio cable, designed to be used with newer car stereos' line-in ports.
Tunewear Introduced TuneWave FM at Macworld 2007. This complete FM transmitter set that includes a high quality FM transmitter, a 12V car charger, and a USB charging/sync cable.
Use the FM transmitter and 12V car charger together to listen to music from your iPod on your car's FM stereo while charging the player. The charger has a safety fuse to protect the iPod against power surges.
When using the FM transmitter and USB cable together, you can charge the iPod and sync with your computer at the same time without removing the FM transmitter.
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters announced its DLO TransDock at Macworld, which lets you show your iPod’s movies, TV shows and other video downloads on your in-car video system.
This latest generation of the award-winning TransPod mobile entertainment system, plays and charges your iPod on the road.
With its video-output capabilities, it lets you channel video downloads through popular flip-down screens or in-headrest monitors in your vehicle.
It uses your existing FM radio and 12-volt auto power outlet to stream music from your iPod through your car stereo, giving you full control over bass, treble and volume settings right from your console.
Duracell introduced a battery that boosts your iPod's playback power along with an FM transmitter at the 2007 CES.
Great for the car, this iPod accessory is manufactured by Battery Biz, which licensed the Duracell name for this new product.
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Harman Kardon updated their Drive + Play and announced Drive + Play 2.
Drive + Play 2's screen provides unique music browsing features, including the ability to create a personal DJ that selects music from the same artist, album or genre of music.
You can also create dynamic channels, which allows you to organize your music library into stations or channels like satellite or terrestrial radio.
Other features include:
- a wireless navigation knob
- screen for full browsing capabilities on your portable music device
- Harman Net (an expandability port)
- iPod support
The Brando iTransmitter lets you listen iPod in your car and broadcast your songs with FM frequencies.
Features:
- Full FM spectrum (88.1MHz ~ 107.90MHz)
- Stereo output
- 3 one-touch buttons for 3 pre-set frequencies
- Up/Down frequencies (each 0.1MHz interval)
- Support charging and music playback simultaneously.
iTransmitter comes with an FM transmitter and car charger and is available in black or white.
iPod FM transmitters will be legal in the UK beginning December 8, 2006.
Ofcom, the regulating body for the UK communications industries, has finalized new legislation that allows consumers to use certain low-power FM transmitters.
According to BBC News:
“The devices fell foul of the Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1949, which forbids the use of radio equipment without a licence or an exemption. But strong consumer demand for the devices led Ofcom to rethink the legislation. Liberal Democrat MPs were also prominent in asking for iTrips and similar devices to be legalized. The new Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 mean that certain low-power transmitters will now be legal.”
