Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless FM Transmitter for iPods
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Description
You already love your iPod. But think how much better it would be if you had the ability to use it in the car. Monster Cable's iCarPlay wireless FM transmitter gives you just that: great sounding, wireless access to your entire multi-gigabyte collection of tunes, right through your car stere's FM radio. At the same time, the iCarPlay charges your iPod to keep the music playing. Plug the iCarPlay's charger end into the 12-volt DC outlet (cigarette lighter) in your car and plug the other end into the dock connector on the bottom of your iPod. Select an FM station on the iCarPlay (choose from 88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 88.9, 89.1, 89.3, or 89.5), and find the same station on your car stereo. Then pick your favorite song on your iPod and you're ready to roll. Your music transmits wirelessly to your car stereo using FM radio frequencies. Monster Smart Digital Charging technology rapidly charges your iPod, then switches to a trickle charge to optimize its performance. You'll never have to worry about running out of power while using your iCarPlay wireless transmitter.
Product Description
compatible with iPod models equipped with a Dock connector, including iPod mini * 37" cord * cigarette lighter adapter * 8 FM frequency options * Smart Digital Charger provides fast charging * 24k gold contacts maximize power transfer and resist corrosion * warranty: 1 year
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Mixed results - not worth the moneySaturday, May 14, 2005
I'm using iCarPlay in a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder. It works fairly well IF you're in an area where the radio station frequencies are not in use but if I turn on my AC, heater fan etc. I get annoying static sound. In some areas, clashing with radio stations is a big problem. Trying to switch to other frequencies while driving probably isn't the safest thing to do either. The "volume blast" when turning the car on, mentioned in other reviews, is also a major negative.
Overall, I just don't think it's worth the money or aggravation. Will probably return it and try a cassette adapter until a compatible, decent price system comes out to allow direct integration with my factory Bose car CD system.
Great accessory for all ipod lovers!!!!!Saturday, April 30, 2005
Very easy to use, I get great sound and you have 8 different stations to select from. It also has a great look, lights up in red so it's easy to see when driving at night!
0 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:
it more than gets the job doneSaturday, April 30, 2005
I've had the iCarPlay for a month now and am thoroughly enjoying it within its limitations. I move it between 4 cars and a RV trailer. It seems to work best with the car with the worst radio (poor reception on weak stations). The car with the best reception sometimes picks up static from the iCarPlay's limited number of frequencies. The best surprise was when I tried it with the radio in my RV trailer. The trailer is an older model with only a cassette player which limited my music choices/playing time. I plugged the iCarPlay into the 12v accessory outlet and now I can use the trailer's stereo system with my ipod. A plus is that I can charge my ipod when I use it; the only negitive is the limited number of frequencies I can use (8) if there is weak station conflict. One reviewer wrote that he had to play with the ipod volume control, I don't understand this since it is disabled when I plug it into the iCarPlay
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3 out of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Results vary by vehicleWednesday, April 27, 2005
I live in New York, as some other reviewers who have posted reviews. And I can say that the worth of this product seems to vary based on which vehicle it is being used in...
I purchased this transmitter based on some very positive reviews after having tried some of the others available (the Belkin and iTrip models). None of the others I tried seemed to be able to transmit over the weak stations available in New York.
So it was with crossed fingers that I plugged this one into my car. And I was very pleased when this one worked GREAT. Really. Even weak stations (New York has very few empty stations) worked great.
And then...I had to rent a car when mine was being repaired. Needless to say, I expected to be able to play my iPod just as I had before in my own car...the thing is I couldn't. It didn't work at all....I don't know if it is because of the position of your antenna, or where you have to plug the unit into your car for power, but I didn't get the great results of my own car.
So I now understand why some people who live in the same area can come up with different results...
It may very well on what kind of car you own.
7 out of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Works like magic for me who lives in a big, big city.Saturday, April 16, 2005
first I bought the itrip thingy magingy and that did not work at all. So I returned it and bought the icarplay based on reviews I read right here. Well it works like magic straight out of the box. I can hear it loud and clear. I love my icarplay and believe it is the one to buy if you want to play your itunes in your car. Wow! I got the bose system for my home and that is an awesome sound machine, I'm donating my stereo equipment now. All I need is my ipod, the bose system and icarplay. I'm done.