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Belkin Tunebase FM Transmitter with ClearScan for iPod | 
 enlarge | Brand: Belkin
Category: CE
List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $61.50
You Save: $28.49 (32%)
New (57) Used (9) from $33.20
Rating:  96 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 2.6 x 5.6 x 7.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: F8Z176
Model: F8Z176
UPC: 722868638088
EAN: 0722868638088
ASIN: B000WW1YVU
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Adapter lets you listen to any docking iPod in your car | | • | Automatically finds the optimal FM frequency to broadcast music for the clearest sound | | • | Line-out option for use with car-stereo inputs or cassette adapter | | • | Built-in auto charger provides power to the iPod | | • | Built-in stand lets you optimally position the iPod |
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Product Description
for docking iPods, including iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch * digital FM transmitter with ClearScan to find open frequencies * 12-volt power adapter * swivel docking cradle * flexible steel neck *
Amazon.com Product Description
 | The Belkin TuneBase FM with ClearScan offers: - the ability to listen to any docking iPod in your car;
- automatic search of the best FM frequency with the cleanest sound; and
- a built-in charger to keep the tunes going all day long.
|  | | The Belkin TuneBase FM with ClearScan lets you easily play the music on your iPod in your car with just a push of the button. 
The flexible steel neck allows many positioning options. View larger. | A Button Press Away from Great Sound
By pushing a single button, Belkin's ClearScan technology will automatically scan to find the best FM frequency so that you can enjoy the music on your iPod static-free in your car. With an improved FM transmission, the sound is better than before. And the large LED tells you at exactly what frequency the music is being broadcast. Once you find a clear station, you can set it to one of two presets on the TuneBase. This is especially useful around your local area and areas that you frequent, because you can quickly return to these stations at the touch of a button. The TuneBase also has a line-out feature that lets you use it with car-stereo inputs or cassette adapters. The built-in PRO setting optimizes the audio and provides a volume boost for the best sound possible. Built-in Charger and Stand Works with All Docking iPods An integrated auto charger plugs into the cigarette lighter so you needn't worry about running out of power while on a road trip. With a flexible steel-neck mount and a swivel cradle, you can position the iPod for optimal viewing and accessibility. The antenna is integrated into the neck for a clean look. Multiple cradles are included for compatibility with all docking iPods. The Belkin TuneBase FM with ClearScan is backed by a 3-year warranty.
Enjoy the music on your iPod while on the road. |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 91 more reviews...
 worst product ever January 8, 2009
I have never had something work so horribly. This thing wont work on ANY channel, I haveto hold it to ground it so it works. DO NOT BUY!!!
 Great!! January 8, 2009
I love this FM Transmitter! It is absolutely great! I have had no problems whatsoever with it. I love that it cradles my iPod Touch and even charges it. The neck is very strong and does not move around. I highly recommend this product. It finds a station fast and the sound is extremely clear!
 Serves the purpose quite well January 6, 2009
The Belkin was easy to use. It scanned and found the best stations. There is a bit of static, but I don't think that can be attributed to the Belkin. All in all I like it.
A bit disappointing January 6, 2009
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
First, the good news. This product looks great. Belkin put some thought into the design .. from the flexible arm to the interchangeable cradles. The LCD screen is bright and easy to read. I like the idea of just dropping my ipod in the cradle and not having to fuss with wires. And, of course, the tunebase keeps the ipod charged. The addition of a line out port is nice, since everyone knows how bad FM transmitters sound.
Now the bad news. The FM transmitter has lots of static (no surprise). Although it performs better than other FM transmitters I've used, it's still not very good. I receive plenty of static even when tuned to empty spots on the dial. How much static? Well, if it was a broadcast station I would skip it. I don't blame belkin for this .. the FCC limits the power of the FM transmitters.
More bad news. The clever line out port is worthless. I plugged this up to my cassette adapter and was treated to the worst noise ever produced by a car stereo. When my ipod is connected directly to the cassette adapter it sounds great, but when connected via the line out port on the tunebase it's a cacophony of terror. Imagine listening to an AM station while using your blender.
I give the tunebase three stars, because it's a really clever design and I like belkin. I wish I could say this product works great .. but it doesn't. It's acceptable when you have no alternatives, or perhaps if you only drive your car in tunnels.
For Ipod January 6, 2009
Belkin Tunebase FM Transmitter with ClearScan for iPod
The only problem I enconter was that you need to keep changing the stations because of a bad signal.
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