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Belkin TuneBase FM Transmitter for iPod with Dock Connector (Black)

Belkin TuneBase FM Transmitter for iPod with Dock Connector (Black)

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Brand: Belkin
Category: CE

List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $51.99
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Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars 116 reviews

Format: Cd
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 8 x 8 x 3
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: F8Z049-BLK
Model: F8Z049-BLK
UPC: 722868581551
EAN: 0722868581551
ASIN: B000EF1820

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Features:
  • Built-in FM transmitter wirelessly connects to your car stereo, operates on multiple FM channels from 88.1MHz-107.9MHz
  • Four single-touch, programmable preset buttons; uses iPod display for quick and easy FM tuning
  • Flexible steel-neck construction that positions easily inside your car
  • Custom-designed swivel-cradle for a secure and stable iPod connection
  • Compatibility: iPod nano (1G and 2G), iPod mini, 4G iPod with click wheel, iPod Color, iPod Video (includes docking adapters)

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The versatile TuneBase FM plays your iPod tunes through your car stereo as it powers and charges your device. By seamlessly integrating an FM transmitter with the versatility of a car power adapter, the TuneBase FM for iPod offers the outstanding convenience of an all-in-one solution on the road. The holder secures your iPod and features an innovative, flexible-steel neck for easy repositioning. This package includes tray adapters to fit various iPod models. Offering improved FM transmission, TuneBase FM delivers crisp and clean audio performance for an unsurpassed listening experience in your car. Its built-in FM transmitter wirelessly connects to your car stereo and operates on multiple FM channels from 88.1MHz-107.9MHz. This lets you listen to your iPod on the best available frequency. Four programmable memory slots let you easily find the clearest frequency, and toggle among them for best performance.

Amazon.com Product Description
The versatile Belkin F8Z049-BLK TuneBase FM for iPod plays your tunes through your car stereo as it powers and charges your compatible iPod. By seamlessly integrating an FM transmitter with the versatility of a car power adapter, the TuneBase FM for iPod offers the outstanding convenience of an all-in-one solution on the road.

The Belkin F8Z049-BLK features improved FM transmission that delivers crisp, clean, best-in-class audio performance for an unsurpassed listening experience in your car. The built-in FM transmitter wirelessly connects to your car stereo on the full range of FM channels, from 88.1 MHz to 107.9 MHz, letting you choose the best available frequency so you are sure to find a channel without interference.

This unit lets you use the iPod display for quick and easy tuning, and features four, single-touch programmable preset buttons that let you find the clearest frequencies, and toggle among them for optimal performance. The TuneBase's holder provides a secure and stable connection to your iPod with a custom-designed swivel cradle, and features an innovative, flexible-steel neck construction that allows for easy repositioning inside the car.

With tray adapters allowing compatibility with most iPods with a dock connector--including the iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 4G (Click Wheel), iPod color, and iPod 5G/5.5G Video--the F8Z049-BLK comes in black, and is backed by a manufacturer's 3-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Belkin F8Z049-BLK TuneBase, interchangeable trays for iPod video, 4G, photo, nano and mini, user's manual and warranty information.


Customer Reviews:   Read 111 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars Pretty disappointed   September 2, 2008
I was really just looking for a charger unit and couldn't find one so I bought this one. I plug into an Aux port in my car and the FM transmitter on this unit kept overriding the Aux input and would keep trying to automatically tune the radio and would shut the Aux input off. This made this unit effectively useless to me.


1 out of 5 stars Awful   July 23, 2008
The first day I got this on Christmas last year, it fell apart putting it in my car jack. I rigged it so it would work anyway. The audio was never clear, but that's probably the same with all of these similar products. Changing the tuner channel is an enormous hassle. The final straw fell today when, upon attempting to remove it from my car jack, it completely fell to pieces. A good chunk of it is actually now lodged in my AC adapter in my car. Good reviews on here should be treated as anomalies and very lucky buyers: this thing is a terrible product.


1 out of 5 stars NOT COMPATIBLE WITH 3G NANO   June 23, 2008
Contrary to what the technical details of this product says, it IS NOT compatible with the 3RD GENERATION iPOD NANO. This website says it is, the Belkin site says it is, the BOX even says it is.

But it is not.

After opening the box and consulting the User Manuel (where is clearly lists that it is not compatible with 3G) I called Technical Support and was reaffirmed that 3rg Generation needs a different transmitter.



1 out of 5 stars Good item, then turned to Junk!   May 22, 2008
I bought this item a year ago and totally loved it. It worked perfectly, until about a month ago. This item totally fell apart after taking out of outlet. I tried putting it back together, but it kept doing the exact same thing. Worked great until that point. Has a 3 year warranty, sending for a new one now, so we'll see. I'm sure it will break again, two more years and I will buy another non-Belkin brand. I'm glad they lowered the price because I paid $80 for mine...$80 of trash. That could've been a weeks worth of gas! haha

Just an FYI...If you want something that will last, get something else.



4 out of 5 stars Great Sound   May 19, 2008
This adapter is great for the iPod, but I find that it gets in the way in our older Honda CR-V. I like the sound on this one much better than others I've tried.

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