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DLO - Transpod FM
by Dena Wiley
December 28, 2005
There are
many solutions on the market today for taking your iPod along
with you in the car, but this little 'gadget' may be the
easiest, most convenient solution. What sets this unit
apart from it's competitors is the fact that it is also a cradle
for your iPod, and a charger. Your iPod rests snuggly and
comfortably in the TransPod cradle (which simultaneously charges
it), which you plug directly into your car's 12v power port (aka:
cigarette lighter). You then tune the TransPod to a radio
frequency not being used by an actual radio station, and tune
your car's stereo to the same frequency. The TransPod can
use the full FM spectrum (other FM transmitters only give you a
handful of choices). It's that easy. No mounting
brackets (unless you want them), no dangling wires sprouting
from your dashboard. Your iPod is secure in it's cradle.
The TransPod even allows multiple positions for the cradle to
provide you with the best possible access to your iPod controls.
Additional features include: Auxiliary Output (for a cassette
adapter or 1/8 " mini plug cable), LCD screen and digital tuner,
and it's iPod Mini compatible. Pricewise, the TransPod
usually retails for $90-100. Competitors with similar FM
transmitter solutions (excluding the Charging and Cradle
features) sell for $30-50. Not wearing down the battery on
my iPod, and having to deal with wires coming out of my car
dash, and knowing my iPod won't be sliding around the car when I
turn a corner or have to slam on the brakes make this product a
hands-down choice.
Quick
Facts:
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Play, charge and cradle your iPod with one simple, secure
device
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Fits
ALL dockable iPods - including new 5G video iPod and iPod
nano
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Transmits iPod's music to your existing radio already in
your car
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Uses
any available FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.9
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Charges iPod's battery while in use
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 No
install necessary - simply plugs into any available Auto
Power Outlet
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Available in White, Silver and Black
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4
assignable Presets let you jump to commonly used frequencies
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TransPod Input lets you connect and transmit ANY other MP3
player or game system
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iPod
Line Level Output available for car based Auxiliary Inputs
or Cassette Adapter
You can buy the Transpod FM on DLO's website for
$99. For more information, visit:
http://www.dlo.com/products/tp_Prod.tpl?command=showpage&cart=1135941457519708
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