Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

To: an amused spectator
Geez, I would hope so - since they already have an attachment that allows you to pick up your IPod on your radio...

Those wireless attachments are getting better, but the quality still sucks compared to a direct connection. I've tried a couple in the past that were full of static, and had to be within a couple inches of the car radio in order to get picked up. Last month I bought a $20 gadget called VRFM7, looks like a cigarette lighter, plugs in the car power socket, has 7 fm channels to select from, and has a 10 foot range. Has a mini-plug connection and cable, works decently with my iPod and my other MP3 players. Not only that, it has a USB port for my flashcards and has control buttons (prev, play/pause, next, and volume) for flashcards. Sound quality is decent with no static, and doesn't fade in/out like other wireless gadgets.

But I'd still prefer a direct wired connection to the car stereo system. You can buy aftermarket car stereos from $100 up that have iPod wired connectivity.

7 posted on 08/03/2005 8:53:58 PM PDT by roadcat
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies ]


To: roadcat

Hey, that sounds pretty cool!

So the FM transmitter works pretty well? I'm getting tired of hearing the cassette adapter rattle as I play the iPod in the truck.

Where did you find one for $20? The cheapest I could find was $30.


11 posted on 08/03/2005 9:15:50 PM PDT by martin_fierro (threadkiller)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson