| Kensington Digital FM Transmitter/Car Charger for iPod | 
 enlarge | List Price: $95.50
Buy New: $21.90
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 439 reviews)
Category: CE
Publisher: Kensington
Studio: Kensington
Brand: Kensington
Label: Kensington
Format: Cd
Platform: Windows
Media: Electronics
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 5 years warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 84.7 x 56.7 x 20.5
MPN: 33185
Model: 33185
UPC: 085896331858
EAN: 0412351413222
ASIN: B0007XXHNW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Simultaneously plays and charges iPod using the car's DC power source (cigarette outlet) | | • | Transmits iPod tunes through any available FM radio frequency | | • | Simple up/down button speeds frequency selection and three programmable buttons lock in station presets | | • | Compatible with iPod Nano (Gen 1,2,3); iPod (Gen 1,2,3,4); iPod Classic; iPod Touch | | • | Patented Aerielle wireless technology enhances noise reduction and stereo separation |
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Product Description
The 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.
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. Accessorize with Kensington
Get the most out of your consumer electronics products with a full line of Kensington accessories. Whether you're playing it, controlling it, carrying it, securing it, connecting it, or powering it, Kensington offers a diverse selection of products for almost any home office or entertainment need. See the chart for a sampling of products offered by Kensington, a worldwide leader in mobile computing accessories. What's in the Box
FM transmitter/car charger and user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 434 more reviews...
 Mostly OK November 15, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Works well in the middle of nowhere, but forget it if you live in a city. Driving across country, I was able to listen for most of the way, but you do have to retune frequently, which can be dangerous. I am not using it anymore.
Doesn't work as charger for iPod Touch 2g.... October 1, 2008
...unfortunately I just found this out the hard way. I have used it in the past with an iPod Nano 2g and it worked excellently, however. It still works as an FM Transmitter for the iPod Touch 2g, but doesn't function as a charger. Would recommend unless you also happen to have an iPod Touch 2g....
Not a problem September 3, 2008
I bought this device after a lenghty research on reviews for RF transmitters.
Obviously at the end I went for the one that had the least negative reviews. I didn't find any ipod RF transmitter that had only positive reviews.
It seemed to me that it all depended on the radio stations population on the area you live, and the car you have.
In my case with a PT Cruiser living in The Netherlands (Europe) I didn't have any issues. It worked first time right. Even if I leave my ipod inside the CD compartment.
I expect other areas will be difficult to get a clear gap free of radio stations, or moving from a city to another too many local radios will conflict with the free station that you were using before.
Also the car type and the location of the radio antena will influence the reception. Car roofs can shield emisions from this device, as well as the antenna might filter emissions coming from inside the car.
So my advice, go for a device that will not hurt your pocket just in case that you aren't as lucky as me.
The worst thing of this device is the fact that memorised radio stations are lost if the device is unplugged. Still the last one used is mantained, which is an acceptable limitation.
 it's not all of what we are expecting. August 22, 2008
So I'm not BS'ing you people here's a simple overview about me I'm a commercial delivery driver that works in San Francisco, CA as my deliveries range from SF to South Lake Tahoe, Redding, Livermore and finally Monterey. But most of the time my main delivery areas are San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. I have done a full thrall research on the web of the Kensington 33185 Digital FM Transmitter for the iPod. This product has allot of positive reviews as there are few bad reviews, I've read they all.
The last FM transmitter I had was the iRIVER AFT 100 with the universal mini-jack. This transmitter are one of best transmitter that exist on the market, it's just too bad they didn't have an iPod adapter back then. It looks exactly like the Kensington 33185 except its black with a silver finish on the outside of its ends. A gigantic advantage was this product really worked well. From SF to South Lake Tahoe or Redding I had only had to change the channel from 88.1 to 109.7 one time in driving out there. Other then that this product locked on to frequencies as Aerielle did what it supposed to do plus it stayed locked without noise or static. It's a highly recommended product to buy if you attach it to a portable CD player.
Back to the Kensington 33185 is an OK product as it's not the greatest transmitter out there. I'm still searching for the product that resembles the performance of the iriver aft100. Honestly, I think it's a hit or miss on this product of either some people get a good product or not or Aerielle is not replicating nor advancing their technology further to filter out static noises and station locking. In SF financial district there are 2 major areas where you will totally loose your frequency lock as it jumps onto an areal radio station. The good thing that came out of this product is it's wire that leads from the mechanism to your iPod plug due to the rubber is much thinker and it's probably has better shielding. For us people that uses iPod's where ever we get into our vehicles, this is a very convenient product that keeps your iPod charged at all times.
Hoped this helped & thank you.
 Great item August 22, 2008
This was so great I bought 2, one for my husband and one for myself. A great product.
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