iPod FM transmitters

We all have to admit that the major benefit of iPod is the fact that it is so compact and easily portable. Comparing it to a deck of cards, it is barely higher. You can effortlessly store thousands of your favorite songs and audio books on your iPod, and because of its comparatively fat battery, you can play it for hours and hours. However, the portability of the iPod can become a predicament, because how can you take you music along when driving in a car?

People with BMW have no problem, thanks to a joint effort between BMW and Apple. Those of us that don’t have a BMW are a little unlucky, right? Well not quite! However, our options are kind of limited. There is something called the ‘cassette converter’ option. It’s a bit messy, because it requires a wire connection between the cassette deck and the iPod.

For those of you who don’t want to go with the cassette option, you could go for the after integrated iPod controllers, which are a bit pricy and not quite portable and if you ever decide to sell your car, the chances of selling it without the iPod controller are very slim.

You are then definitely left with no choice than to buy yourself an FM transmitter. Do you want to know how they work? Well, they are incredibly easy to use. Here are the three most popular transmitters for the iPod: Griffin Technology iTrip, Belkin Tune Cast II FM Mobile Transmitter and the Exonic EXF2030 FM Transmitter.

The iTrip is quite attractive and impressive. With the iTrip transmitter comes with the cleanest signal because all radio stations are tuned in so that you get the ultimate best performance. Special station codes are played from the iPod itself.

An additional advantage of the iTrip is that it requires no batteries because it receives little amounts of energy from the iPod. It is said that the Original iTrip can rotate out the way to power up the iPod while in use. No more batteries.

To support this theory, is the fact that there is no power switch. All you have to do is plug in and go. The iTrip is an accessory that allows you to listen to the music beyond your earphones.

Basically the iPod FM transmitter is only necessary if you want to listen to your own music when driving and not to whatever is playing on the radio stations. They usually have clear easy to read LCD screens that display track numbers and other files and folders.

There are even iPod FM transmitters that are capable of charging your iPod while you drive and listen. Most of them have a built in antenna which will ensure that you get clear reception wherever you are traveling no matter what you want to listen to.

This is a great an innovative accessory, so look around and you will probably find one best suited to your iPod and its needs.

Pros and Cons of Used iPods

iPod too expensive for you? Why not try the secondhand stores that sell used iPods? You can find these stores almost anywhere since iPod has already became a household name. If you’re one of those iPod addicts that need to upgrade your iPods on a regular basis or as soon as there is a new model, why not sell your used iPod to secondhand stores, and others in turn can buy these? There is not much variation between the used iPods than the new iPods since they have the same features and abilities except that the secondhand iPods are the older versions, and newer models are being produced regularly. Used accessories for your iPod can also be found in these stores. Choose well what kind of iPod you want though.

What most buyers are hesitant about buying used iPods is that one is never sure about the real condition of the used iPod. There is the usual wear and tear of the iPod, but the battery is very important to be able to use it. If the battery is already dead, then the best option for it is to repair the iPod since the battery is enclosed in the casing of the iPod. But there is little to be worried about the condition of the battery since it is a Lithium Ion battery, and it does last a fair amount of time. They can hold out for 300 to 500 charging and discharging cycles, and it is doubtful that the battery will have a problem.

But before you buy a secondhand iPod, be sure that you know of a secondhand store with a good reputation because other stores might pass off an iPod as good but has a damage that is not seen. Be wise and ask for information about the used iPods, the essential documents that comes with it and the guarantee information.