Review Of
Full Range 0.7" LCD FM Transmitter with IR Remote + Car Charger for iPhone 3G/4
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At first look, this product doesn't look that much to brag about, but it's actually a very powerful device. I've been using this radio transmitter for three days so far, and my thoughts of it are mostly good. I yesterday used it while having a CD player around with a radio function, I connected the Transmitter to the iPod, found a song, chose a frequency and found the frequency on the Cd player, and listened to my favorite music. I've also had great experience using it inside a car. We where driving to a skiing center when I suddenly wanted to try it out, and because the music the play on the radio stations sometimes aren't my style. I chose a song and enjoyed the music. I must admit that it's awesome!
The packaging was slightly damaged, and the box was a bit smashed. The things inside were however intact and in good condition. The FM Transmitter comes in this "nice", package. Without taking in consideration this package with a transportation damage. Generally, this is a nice package, a nice transparent frontside and elegant black color.
The backside of the packaging also has this nice elegant black color with white text. There is different information about the product, some info about the frequencies, the voltage for charging the iPod through the Transmitter, and some compatibility info, even though it works with all iPods, iPhones and iPads!
When you open the package and slide this out of the box. This is how everything inside looks like and how it's packaged inside. The remote control is in a plastic bag with a protective plastic protection. The radio transmitter itself is packaged exactly as on the picture and the car charger is inside a plastic bag.
Pros:
- The FM transmitter is very compact and small!
- It's light and super simple to use. Just connect and use!
- The buttons on the transmitter is very easy to use. Choosing a frequency is just pressing the buttons and deciding which one to use.
- When you connect it to the iPod, it will light up blue. The blue LED light is nice for indicating when it's connected and not. In handy for nighttime use.
- Can overpower all radio stations, the known ones as well.
- Well made and solid.
- Has an including car charger. Great to have during long car trips.
- The packaging is nice and cool! Nice black elegant color.
- It transmits perfect sound quality. Depends however on where and how you place the transmitter together with the iDevice.
- This is no bad quality Chinese product.
- Super simple to use, every tech newbie could do this and perfect for those that don't like spending long time understanding tech instructions.
- A remote control is included so it's great to use when you lie in the sofa and want to change a song.
- Works with all Apple Music Playing Devices!
Cons
- The design of the FM transmitter itself has a lack of attraction. If I wouldn't have needed this and if the functions of this device wouldn't satisfy me, the I wouldn't have bought it. This still doesn't mean that I buy things because of the design. I'm just telling you that, design is important! One of the main reasons and the first impression of an product is the design.
- The signal can sometimes be weak and disappear randomly. I tested out the device, by moving the device from left to right some meters away from a room, where a FM receiver was placed. The signal can really vary. Just moving it slightly 2 cm, can affect the signal, but that's only happened to me once, and it can also depend on the megahertz frequanzy you have chosen.
- Even though the FM transmitter is solid, compact and well made. Somehow the material that it is made of seems weak, and the plastic feels that it can't stand much force.
The radio transmitter is shiny and elegant, but unfortunately the material feels weak and easy to brake. However, this products isn't meant for climbing, skiing and using it while doing sports.
The same device, from another angle. The buttons, could maybe have been colored in a lighter black color, maybe a grey or a white color, but I assume they wouldn't do this on purpose. Because the production costs would increase.
The car charging cable. The material of this also seems weak and of bad quality. The end is connected to the hole on the picture below. It around 40 cm and is just the right lenght for using it inside the car.
In this little hole below, is where you'r supposed to connect the output connection side of the car charging cable. It ridiculously small, and I didn't notice it until a day ago, and cause everything is black colored, then it wasn't a surprise.
The remote control is actually very simple. There is a power button that I don't understand why there is, because you can't turn the FM transmitter off. Neither the MENU and some other buttons. Mute, repeat, shuffle, channel down, channel up, volume plus, volume minus, forward, backwards, pause/play have I tried out. I also think that those are the only necessary functions!
Totalt Conclusion
My total conclusion would be "buy, buy, buy", this a an cheap, very in handy accessory. Maybe you want need it now or in the upcoming days, weeks or even months. This can be used for many things, not just creating a radio station. You can prank bus radios and play your own music, playing music through the car speakers in the car, pranking at the shopping center and many other cool things like interrupting school radios. I didn't hear about this accessory before, but I'm glad I did! This is actually one of the most smartest things I've ever bought. There is so many things you can do with this little, cheap, compact and smart gadget. This is honestly something that everyone should have, it seems like it isn't neccessary, but it can really be practical sometimes. This is recommended for iPads, iPhones, iPods and iPod Touches!
Recommended!
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Written By Luka
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