I did a few hours of research before I bought this adapter. I had bought a Tunebase for my brother on a road trip a year ago, and really liked using his, though it was an older generation.
This TunebaseFM for iphone and ipod does not throw error messages when you place the iphone 3G in the dock in your car (many others do, they still work, but it’s annoying). It just works the way it’s supposed to. Though it doesn’t say it’s specifically for the 3G, it works as if it is. Be aware that there are two models of Tunebase, one that says it’s for ipod and one that says it’s for ipod and iphone. That iphone version is different. I believe there’s a new one coming out as well that can talk to the dock connector, I’m not reviewing that one.
As for usability, I have it plugged in through the aux port, which is conveniently located just below the LCD screen instead of on the charger, like on the other one I tried. The LCD seemed to occasionally have parts of the number disappear when I first got it, but that seems to have gone away with use. I’m not using it anyway, so if you’re reliant on the LCD part, heads up. I’d say if it hasn’t cleared up within a week or two like mine did, then there’s a problem. It would have still been usable even when the display acted weird had I needed to use it.
The sound quality is great. Before I had an official iPod dock rigged into my car and it wasn’t a good way to go. This fits perfectly and gives a lot less gsm/cell phone signal buzz and engine whine. It turns to the side for landscape viewing which is occasionally useful. The cigarette lighter adapter holds the thing pretty tight, maybe too tight for some ports. It doesn’t fall over, even on hard cornering from either the lighter plug or the landscape swivel. Aside from some bouncing in the neck, it stays where you put it.
I would recommend this product.
I purchased it from seller: mariadias . The item was shipped promptly, properly and with a faster service than I ordered, but since I was at a new address the post office tried to forward it to the person who used to live in my new place. Maria was prompt in answering my questions about shipping (verified the address) so I could get things straight with the post office and get my Tunebase FM for iphone and ipod ASAP. Couldn’t be happier.
Feature
- Features ClearScan technology
- Includes line-out for use with car-stereo inputs or cassette adapter
- Pro setting optimizes audio and boosts volume
- Transmits audio wirelessly on multiple FM channels from 88.1MHz-107.9MHz
- Multiple cradles fit any docking iPod or iPhone
Overview
You can now listen to the music from your iPhone in the car with Belkin’s TuneBase FM for iPhone and iPod. Featuring ClearScan technology, with one push of a button both FM transmitters will automatically seek out the best FM frequency to play the music from your iPhone or iPod. TuneBase FM also conveniently mounts and powers your iPhone or iPod in the car.
List Price
$124.99
Offer Price
$88.95
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