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| Brand: | Scosche Industries |
| Item Height : | 15.2 centimetres |
| Item Width: | 5.1 centimetres |
Product Specifications
Technical Details
- Multiple transmitting FM frequencies for better signal
- Charges iPodĀ®, cell phone, PDA, etc.
- Transmit music from iPodĀ® directly to FM radio
- Digital LCD display
- Made with quality by Scosche.
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Product Description
This Universal Scosche FMDT1 shifter Style FM transmitter is a perfect accessory for any gadget lover and owner. With a digital display and multiple frequencies to transmit to, you'll also be able to charge any device that uses USB input to charge, and will also be able to transmit music through the 3.5mm audio input/output cable that is included.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
With some improvements, could be great
11 Aug 2008
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I've been using this product for a month now. I gave it 4 stars because my gripes are relatively minor. For one, on a sunny day the LCD screen can be almost impossible to read. I've had occasions where I've had to physically cup around the LCD in order to guess at what station I'm on. My other problem is with the uncomfortable placement of the USB port on the device. The port is right on the side of the device so I have to put my usb cable in it before I put it in the cigarette lighter. The usb cable will be bent all over after use.
The device however really works as it should. A few design flaws don't change that. Make sure to find a station with very little signal out on it already and you'll get nice sound. Not CD quality or anything but I think it's been better than the Griffin ipod car dock I used to have (that I can play my Zune, my old Ipod Nano, and my cousin's sirius portable).
I've attached the usb cable to an old usb hub I had laying around so I can power multiple devices on the very rare occasions that I do. I recommend using an old hub either way so you have your usb slots available to you at any time. Even an extender will do well for you.
If the manufacturer made one with a nicer LCD screen and a more comfortably place USB slot, I think they'd have a winning product just on the versatility alone.
The device however really works as it should. A few design flaws don't change that. Make sure to find a station with very little signal out on it already and you'll get nice sound. Not CD quality or anything but I think it's been better than the Griffin ipod car dock I used to have (that I can play my Zune, my old Ipod Nano, and my cousin's sirius portable).
I've attached the usb cable to an old usb hub I had laying around so I can power multiple devices on the very rare occasions that I do. I recommend using an old hub either way so you have your usb slots available to you at any time. Even an extender will do well for you.
If the manufacturer made one with a nicer LCD screen and a more comfortably place USB slot, I think they'd have a winning product just on the versatility alone.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Nice look, nice performance but still an FM Transmitter
8 Jan 2009
Great look. I initially thought this wouldn't work too well in my car becuase of the permanent angle it has to it but I was wrong, looks great in my 06' ford focus and is very functional the way it sits. A big plus is nothing is hanging off of the unit, no cords and no additional mess.
The USB placement is very POOR. As others have said you may find that you have to plug in the USB cable before plugging in the FM transmitter and the cord will likely be bent after the use - not the point where it ruins your cable though. If they would have placed the port facing to the side rather then the back this would get full stars.
I find to get the best sound I turn my player (Slacker G2) up all the way and adjust the car radio level from there. I find this is necessary because I don't have any blank channels and only a few static stations where I live and will tend to get static if I have to crank my radio volume. Overall this was just figuring out what worked best for me.
For those of you that don't truly understand what a FM transmitter is then let me try and explain. A transmitter put your signal out to your radio, if you search through your stations and can't find one that is blank or just static then don't buy one... no matter the brand. Those that complained they can't find a radio station to tune to and blame the transmitter are in need of this information as NO FM transmitter will work - look for a FM modulator instead.
Overall I am happy with this and surprised that it works this well. By design FM transmitters play lower quality then hooking directly to your radio via a direct input or a CD would. If your radio doesn't have this and you don't want to spend the money to buy a new radio, buy an upgrade kit for your current radio or a FM modulator then in general a FM transmitter is you best option.
This is solid unit that gets the job done!
The USB placement is very POOR. As others have said you may find that you have to plug in the USB cable before plugging in the FM transmitter and the cord will likely be bent after the use - not the point where it ruins your cable though. If they would have placed the port facing to the side rather then the back this would get full stars.
I find to get the best sound I turn my player (Slacker G2) up all the way and adjust the car radio level from there. I find this is necessary because I don't have any blank channels and only a few static stations where I live and will tend to get static if I have to crank my radio volume. Overall this was just figuring out what worked best for me.
For those of you that don't truly understand what a FM transmitter is then let me try and explain. A transmitter put your signal out to your radio, if you search through your stations and can't find one that is blank or just static then don't buy one... no matter the brand. Those that complained they can't find a radio station to tune to and blame the transmitter are in need of this information as NO FM transmitter will work - look for a FM modulator instead.
Overall I am happy with this and surprised that it works this well. By design FM transmitters play lower quality then hooking directly to your radio via a direct input or a CD would. If your radio doesn't have this and you don't want to spend the money to buy a new radio, buy an upgrade kit for your current radio or a FM modulator then in general a FM transmitter is you best option.
This is solid unit that gets the job done!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
It's okay.
29 July 2010
I wasn't that impressed with this product. Living in the suburbs of Chicago, it's kind of hard to find a good stations. So when traveling like at a distance of 20 miles, I would have to change stations at least 3 or 4 times. I was about to return this item, but I ended up switching the 3.5mm cable that came with the transmitter, for something with better quality. The results were shocking; before I would get lots of static with some stations and would have to constantly change stations to get a good one. But with this better cable quality I didn't have that problem and now I have gone almost a distance of 40 miles and only had to switch the station once. The sound became better and the hizz went away. Another complaint with this product was the placement of the USB port, it's so hard to put in a usb cable while it's in the socket. Other than that, this product had good looks and does what it says. Would I recommend this item, maybe, only if you get a new 3.5mm cable.
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