Nov 12
Soundfly SD lets you listen to sound files such as MP3 & WMA file stored in portable memory devices like USB flash memory & SD card, etc through your car radio speakers. It supports RDS (Radio Data System), so while listening to music, you can see the song and artist’s name displayed on your car stereo. Soundfly SD transmits to all FM frequencies (88.1MHz – 107.9MHz) and memorizes up to 7 FM frequencies. It comes with fully functional remote control. You can also transmit music from other Mp3 players such as iPod, Zune etc. Just plug USB or SD card in Sound-Fly & Enjoy music!
Technical Details :
* Transmits on all FM frequencies (88.1MHz-107.9MHz) – Memorizes up to 7 FM frequencies.
* Simple plug & play – Powers on & off automaitcally – Reads MP3 & WMA files.
* Standard USB port, SD slot & 2.5mm stereo input – 3.5mm cable included for use with iPod, Zune.
* Remote features: Folder shift – Fast Forward & Rewind – Repetition of defined Section- Bookmarking.
* ID3-tag information via RDS: Wiev song information on your compatible radio display. (USB only).
Customer Feedback :
1.) Sound – This is tricky. The sound is good using USB and SD cards as your source. However, the sound is great when you use the Analog input(2.5mm input) I would have expected the sound to be better with USB/SD cards.
2.) Power – This is powered by a 12v cigarette lighter plug. I wanted to use it in the house and power it from an AC outlet.
3.) Ease of Use – This unit has a very simple display that can be cryptic if you don’t read the instructions. It is easier to use via the remote control,than the buttons on the unit. Most notable is the equalizer display which also doubles as a Volume Unit ( VU) meter.
4.) RDS – This is the feature I was most curious about. The instructions say that RDS only works with the USB memory port, however that is not true. It also worked with the SD card port too, which was a nice surprise. The SD card hides away neatly.
5.) Transmission Range – This is the only area where I was disappointed.
Nov 12
The Griffin 9501-TRIPCB iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod combines Griffin’s renowned FM transmitter technology with an integrated charger. Designed specifically for use in the car, the iTrip Auto powerfully transmits clear music from your iPod through your car stereo, while the large, easy-to-read backlit LCD screen affords quick, precise station selection and status at a glance.
The Griffin 9501-TRIPCB is the most versatile iTrip to date, accommodating every dock connector iPod, including the iPod Nano and 5th-generation iPods videos. The iTrip Auto uses the audio line out from the iPod’s dock connector and optimizes the output volume, allowing speaker volume to be controlled solely from the car stereo controls, without having to adjust the iPod’s volume level. This unit features all the innovations of its predecessors, including selectable LX and DX modes for best-quality audio under real-world conditions, best-possible RF technology, and Griffin’s world-class industrial design.
The Griffin iTrip Auto is constructed with a built-in FM stereo antenna and a high-stability crystal oscillator with phase-lock loop control. This unit can operate anywhere from the 88.1 to 107.9 MHz frequencies, with a frequency response ranging from 50 Hz to 15 KHz, at a range from 10 to 30 feet. The 9501-TRIPCB is powered by an included 12-volt cigarette lighter power adapter that features an easily replaceable fuse through which it also charges your iPod.
Technical Details :
* Combines a powerful FM transmitter with an integrated charger in order to recharge your iPod.
* Transmits clear music through your car stereo.
* Features selectable LX and DX modes for best-quality audio under real-world conditions, best-possible RF technology, and Griffin’s world-class industrial design.
* Can operate anywhere from the 88.1 to 107.9 MHz frequencies; range of 10 to 30 feet.
* Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod mini; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G.
Customer Feedback :
This device works exactly as advertised: it charges your iPod and broadcasts the audio on an FM frequency at low power. If you have no other way to use your iPod in your car. The sound quality isn’t fabulous, but it’s as good as normal FM reception.
