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DLO Transdock Micro/iPod FM Transmitter + Car Charger Options
Thing Fling
#1 Posted : Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:46:39 PM

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Enjoy your iPod over your car stereo (while your charge it) with the smart little transdock micro from Digital Lyfestyle Outfitters. This baby broadcasts your iPod music to any FM radio frquency from 88.1 to 107.9 while with inteli tune technology you can scan for these open FM frequencies automatically with the simple push of a button. It is road ready, so there is no installation required. Just take it out of the package, plug it in and it is ready to go.

The Transdock retails for over $40.00. ThingFling.com price is only $7.99.
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enchanter100
#2 Posted : Monday, December 22, 2008 12:46:11 AM

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I don't own an ipod so no fling for me.
AzNxTran
#3 Posted : Monday, December 22, 2008 10:45:19 AM

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i was gonna buy this but i fell asleep please repost it
UntimelyDeath03
#4 Posted : Monday, December 22, 2008 3:39:25 PM

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AzNxTran wrote:
i was gonna buy this but i fell asleep please repost it


same here, please repost, i really need one for me and one for my brother
UntimelyDeath03
#5 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 1:03:46 AM

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Does anyone know if this works with the lighter plug in the car or just the auxiliary?
aintnoglykme
#6 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 1:40:11 AM

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yeah I need to know if it works with the lighter plug too..
krhamit
#7 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:39:54 AM

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This is a very versatile unit. You can play your I-pod through it, or a guest can plug in their Zune or Sansa. You can use the fm radio, or output through the 1/8" jack to aux or tape adapter. Power to charge I-pod and run Dlo unit comes from the lighter socket. Did you think it pushed the FM output into the lighter socket ?
nickels
#8 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:15:36 AM

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I am going to assume this works for the iPhone 2g. Can anyone confirm this or should I just take the chance and hope it works? Most iPod stuff is compatible, I figure at the worst it will only do the FM Transmitter and not charge the iPhone.
UntimelyDeath03
#9 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:29:53 AM

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thanks krhamit. I was just confused about the product description since it didn't mention using the lighter jack. my car doesn't have auxiliary so I was concerned. is the lighter jack necessary to power the unit, or is it just used to charge the iPod? I know some fm transmitters don't need to be plugged in (I guess they use batteries?) but it's cool because you can use them not only in your car but anywhere.
UntimelyDeath03
#10 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:07:40 AM

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omg! missed it again!!! d'oh! Brick wall if it gets re-posted I'm just going to get one right away
sarveshvaity
#11 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:05:19 PM

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nickels wrote:
I am going to assume this works for the iPhone 2g. Can anyone confirm this or should I just take the chance and hope it works? Most iPod stuff is compatible, I figure at the worst it will only do the FM Transmitter and not charge the iPhone.


Can someone please reply to the question . I am interested in buying in case, 1 ) this works for iphone 2g mainly as charger. 2) it gets reposted here anytime soon Laughing .
krhamit
#12 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 8:09:01 PM

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UntimelyDeath03 wrote:
thanks krhamit. I was just confused about the product description since it didn't mention using the lighter jack. my car doesn't have auxiliary so I was concerned. is the lighter jack necessary to power the unit, or is it just used to charge the iPod? I know some fm transmitters don't need to be plugged in (I guess they use batteries?) but it's cool because you can use them not only in your car but anywhere.


reading comprehension 202...
Power to charge I-pod and run Dlo unit..... comes from the lighter socket

Come back tomorrow, and bring me an Apple, please.
krhamit
#13 Posted : Tuesday, December 30, 2008 8:14:43 PM

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marytara's Full Review: Digital Life Outfitters TransDock micro FM Transmi...
So, I had a horrible experience with the Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter dock. My husband, who had given me the iTrip as a gift decided to give me a different one in hopes that I would have better luck. Since he has been using the DLO Transpod he decided to get me a similar model. The one he selected for me is this DLO Transdock micro FM Transmitter for me to use with my iPod 2nd Gen. Nano 4GB.

What it does...
The DLO Transdock micro enables me to listen to music on my Nano through the FM radio of my Dodge caravan (the mom-mobile). Unlike the iTrip, this is a corded FM Transmitter. So, now I have one more thing plugged into the car lighter socket (I'm so glad I have one of those 1 to 4 type adaptors on it!). Plug it into the car socket and then plug the other end into the Dock of your iPod. I use mine with a Nano, though my husband initially helped me set it up and using his iPod Video. You set the transdock (which has an LCD screen on it) to an unused FM radio station and set your radio to match that station. Turn both your iPod and the radio on and enjoy your favorite music! Other neat features of the DLO Transdock include the fact that its a charger, and that the cable running between the actual transmitter box and your iPod can be removed from the dock and used 'on the fly' since its a USB cable.

What I like...
First and foremost, I like that this works! I really can listen to my iPod music in the car and not listen to static! Its interesting because my iTrip would only work on one very low frequency but my husband was able to help me set up this Transdock on a completely different frequency with no problems. The transdock can hold up to 4 preset stations so I may add a few more on if I run into interference on the one I'm using now which works great for local area driving.

I love that the Transdock is also a charger for my iPod. The iTrip, when it worked, sucked away my charge very quickly. Then, if I wanted to use my Nano when I was out (with earbuds) I couldn't, until I recharged it. The Transdock charges it as it goes so when I unplug its not drained. I can also just plug it in and use it as a car-charger (not listening to music). This eliminates me from carrying a separate car charging apparatus for my iPod. Plus, I couldn't have my Nano charged into both my charger and the iTrip at the same time - because they both require the iPod dock. I'm thrilled that the Transdock charges too.

Audio quality through the Transdock is to me quite similar to listening on the radio. I do notice on some of my music a small buzz in the background when I have it on lower volume settings. I believe this is a reflection of the quality of the specific MP3s that I have and not a reflection on the actual Transdock unit.

The Transdock can be used with any iPod that has a dock connector, which is pretty much all of them except for the 2nd generation shuffle (which I don't have). We can use my Transdock with my Nano or with my husband's iPod Video and not have to change any settings. (His Transpod transmitter requires an adaptor for him to put my Nano in .. another piece that I would lose if I had it).
pghmark
#14 Posted : Saturday, January 10, 2009 7:26:03 AM

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I just got mine from one of the last offerings.

It works with the IPod Touch (2nd Gen), I assume it will work with the 3G IPhone.

The IPod connector disconnects from the actual Transdock (it's a USB port on the device). It can charge other devices. Unfortunately replacing the IPod sync/charge cable with one for a Zune doesn't make this multi-device capable for playing through the FM transmitter.

I've tried several different FM transmitters in my Explorer and my S10 (Belkin and Griffin) but they did not work well. Unless the stars were aligned just right the transmitter couldn't seem to get a signal to my antenna.

Transdock worked fantastic. It's transmission immediately locked in...it was even powerful enough to over-ride the FM transmitter in my Sirius satellite radio (which Sirius wanted me to replace because the transmitter was more powerful than the FCC allows -- yeah right).
kresler
#15 Posted : Monday, January 12, 2009 2:10:35 PM

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i'm hoping to love it......still haven't gotten mine. 13 days...9 business days. ..waiting patiently Silenced
Spadman
#16 Posted : Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:17:36 AM

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FedEx Smartpost stinks! Ordered on 22 Dec and still waiting. Last entry in "tracking" is dated 8 Jan when the package entered USPS in Seattle, about 200 miles from my home.
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