DLO TransDock Micro FM Transmitter for iPod (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: DLO
Category: CE
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $35.00
You Save: $34.99 (50%)
New (5) from $35.00
Rating:  57 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5 x 2 x 2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 003-8890
Model: 003-8890
UPC: 836258388900
EAN: 0836258388900
ASIN: B000EOOQUW
Release Date: March 15, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Broadcasts to any FM frequency in your car while charging your iPod | | • | Four assignable Presets let you jump to commonly used frequencies | | • | Removable charge and sync cable can be used at home or on the road | | • | Easy-access, dash-based tuning buttons on each side of the unit | | • | Compatibility: iPod Classic, iPod Mini, iPod Nano (plus 1st & 2nd generation), iPod Shuffle (1st generation), iPod Touch, iPod Video, iPod with Color Display and iPod (4th generation). |
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Product Description
The iPod has gone wireless and its contents can be transmitted over select FM radio stations. And that's not all! You can also use this with any MP3 or digital media player - even a PSP! Say "Hi" to the newest member of the DLO TransPod family, the TransDock micro. Enjoy your iPod's music in your car while you keep your iPod fully charged with the DLO TransDock micro. The DLO TransDock micro is based on the award-winning design of the DLO TransPod. It plays any iPod's music over any car stereo. The TransDock micro is the most flexible, cost-effective car solution for the iPod you can buy. It comes with a removable USB charge and sync cable that can be used at home or on the road. That's an added $20 value! TransDock micro also features a beautiful black and white color scheme that matches any car's interior as well as your iPod. The TransDock micro broadcasts the iPod's music to any FM radio frequency from 88.1 to 107.9 while keeping it charged. The new TransPod micro is a complete iPod solution for your car, yet it requires no installation. This makes it a great alternative to expensive custom installations. Its all-in-one functionality and superior sound quality elevate the TransPod micro above lower-end, bottom-mounting FM transmitters. Like the TransPod, the TransDock micro also features an auxiliary input, allowing it to broadcast the audio from any MP3 player or audio device like an iBook, MacBook Pro, a Sony PSP gaming system or a travel DVD player. The DLO TransDock micro also gives you the choice of connecting to your car stereo with a cassette adapter or mini plug cable with it's auxiliary line output. Allows a user to set up to 4 preset stations Easy-access, dash-based tuning buttons on each side of the unit Bright, dash-based LCD readout Mounts iPod shuffle and includes Velcro mounting system for iPod nano USB to iPod 30-pin Dock Connector Cable - Length 48? / Aux Input / Output
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| Customer Reviews: Read 52 more reviews...
 Works well, but not perfect December 31, 2008
Bradley Nelson (Minneapolis, MN)
I really miss my old transmitter that would run on 87.9, the only airwave that seems to work flawlessly for iPod transmitters. Alas, this one tends to work pretty well on 88.1 most of the time, though I do occasionally have to change it up. The button configuration for presents doesn't seem intuitive and is a little annoying. I've taken to just changing the frequency manually every time, but at least it's only on rare occasions. Although it does seem overpriced.
 Gets the Job Done, but Feels Cheap November 2, 2008
Frank Gagliardi
I bought the DLO TransDock Micro because I wanted to play my iPod over my car's stereo system without having to take apart my dashboard and install expensive equipment. I've been pretty happy with this product, although the sound quality is far from spectacular. Thankfully, my MP3s are encoded at 192kbps; they would certainly sound worse over the TransDock Micro at the default 128kbps.
I find changing the broadcast frequency on the TransDock Micro while driving to be very distracting. For local driving, I'm able to keep it tuned to one station, and for long trips that might require a frequency change, I usually have a passenger with me who can handle the controls. I would not recommend taking on the phone *and* playing with the TransDock Micro while driving.
The thing that bothers me the most about this is that the build quality feels cheap, but the price is still premium. I rarely take it in and out of the car, but when I do, I feel like I'm going to break the thing in half. Also, I don't know why they made the top of the unit bright white. The rest of the unit is black, and blends with the interior of my car, but the white top just screams "There's an iPod in this car! Break in and take it!"
Overall, I'm glad I bought this, because it suits my needs and I get good use out of it. At the same time, when I'm ready to buy a new car, I'm sure it will have iPod compatibility built-in, and I will be glad to not have to use the TransDock Micro any longer.
you get what you pay for.. October 9, 2008
B. Dumas (Louisiana)
This product is worth what you are paying for. Of course it has static 50% of the time, but that all depends on where you are, but turn it up and it's not so terrible...but it's still kind of lame. It hasn't broken yet since i've had it...which has been a month. Not a bad product!
Pretty Good September 1, 2008
C. Volenec (Phoenix)
I read alot of good things about this transmitter working well and having a large fm station base to search from. And it definitely delivers in that aspect. I'm glad I didn't waste my time or money with the low budget ones I saw. You have to turn the volume up on the device before you plug it into the transmitter or it sounds weak. If you try to turn the volume up once it's all connected, the difference in volume is severly minute, however if you disconnect the device, turn it up, then reconnect, the volume is much louder and clearer, I've found. I try to remember to turn my mp3 player up before I connect it.
My only real gripe is that when the item was deliverewd, the faceplate was popped off and the volume buttons on each side had fallen off. It wasn't that tricky to get it back on. I did have to tape the faceplate on to keep it from falling off and spilling my volume buttons again, but whatever. There is infrequent hissing and buzzing, but that's radio for you.
The housing around the faceplate is not very sturdy, but the sound and frequency of channels make this device worth the money in my opinion.
Not quite Happy July 4, 2008
T. Munyer (San Diego, CA)
I have conflicting thoughts on this item. It didn't fit in my lighter because it stuck out too far for my gear shift, so I had to put inside my center console outlet leaving the cord hanging out. Luckily it is very powerful and the signal makes it to my radio fine through the closed console.
The major downside, is I do not have many available fm channels so I get interference, hissing and sometimes a morse code sound.
It is very simple to use, and I will continue using it until I can get a hard wired stereo.
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