Listen to your iPod while you drive

I’ve been able to save hours of reading time by listening to audio books while I drive to work. This is made possible by hooking up my iPod Touch to a FM Transmitter and when tuned to an unused FM frequency, you can listen to your music or audio books through your car stereo system. This is not new technology but it was previously illegal in the United Kingdom to use a FM Transmitter in your car. Since the law changed, I finally got around to buying a FM Transmitter to use in my car.

There are many brands of FM Transmitter you can buy from high street shops or even online and the prices range from cheap to expensive. I bought mine from Amazon.co.uk and I decided on the Belkin iPod TuneBase FM Transmitter with ClearScan. I decided on Belkin with ClearScan because it allowed me to charge my iPod Touch while I listened to my audio books and ClearScan made it easy to tune the gadget.

What is ClearScan?

The ClearScan technology will automatically scan to find the best FM frequency and it eliminates the static. With ClearScan you can enjoy listening to music and audio books on your iPod static-free in your car. I know how annoying it can be to listen to your favourite music while you endure all the hissing static. ClearScan technology claimed to be best at auto scanning and deliver static-free music. I tried it and I agree with Belkin’s claim.

TuneBase presets.
Once you find a clear station, you can set it to one of two presets on the TuneBase. This is especially useful around your local area and areas that you frequent, because you can quickly return to these stations at the touch of a button.

Other plus points I like
1. The Belkin comes with a flexible steel-neck mount and a swivel cradle which allows you to position the iPod for optimal viewing and accessibility.
2. Supports various generations and types of iPod.
3. The TuneBase built-in PRO setting optimizes the audio and provides a volume boost for the best sound possible.
4. Large display on the from to tell you exactly what frequency the music is being broadcast.
5. Works a treat as an iPod charger which you can easily plug into your car cigarette lighter.
6. The TuneBase also has a line-out feature that lets you use it with car-stereo inputs or cassette adapters.

Any minus points?
Yes, only one…the price. It costs £40 from Amazon.co.uk but if you buy it from an Apple Store or any High Street shops, you could be forking out between £60 – £70.

Would I still recommend Belkin iPod TuneBase FM Transmitter with ClearScan to the readers?
It’s a definite Yes. If you look beyond the price, you will appreciate the technology. You get what you pay for and in the case of this gadget, you will not be disappointed.