FM Transmitter with USB option

[saku]

Is this adapter any good? Does anyone have used this transmitter? How would be the sound quality in a small city?

http://i1.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/7c/4d/6acc_1_bl.JPG

http://www.wnsimage.com/elec/IMG_0359_M.jpg

Details in this link (http://cgi.ebay.ca/Car-LCD-FM-Transmitter-for-iPod-Sony-Sansa-MP3-w-Remote_W0QQitemZ200060310093QQihZ010QQcategoryZ798 35QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Thanks.

[CompWizrd]

i have an fm transmitter that has 4 usb plugs up front.. had to take it apart and adjust a pot inside to change the frequency.. not very good

the part that makes it all crap is it can only provide 1.5 watts to all 4 usb ports, so i can't charge my phone AND run the mp3 player.

that usb flash one would be more interesting to me if it would provide +5V over the usb link

[saku]

i have an fm transmitter that has 4 usb plugs up front.. had to take it apart and adjust a pot inside to change the frequency.. not very good

the part that makes it all crap is it can only provide 1.5 watts to all 4 usb ports, so i can't charge my phone AND run the mp3 player.

that usb flash one would be more interesting to me if it would provide +5V over the usb link

It seems you have a crappy mp3 transmitter (of course, ebay) more like the one i am looking for. How will be the sound quality??..never tried one b4. Since, this version has only one usb output, it shd be well enough to charge ur mp3 player. FYI, u have the option to plugin a usb memory drive to play mp3 format songs..remote feature seems to be handy..any suggestions on this one..

[CompWizrd]

It seems you have a crappy mp3 transmitter (of course, ebay) more like the one i am looking for. How will be the sound quality??..never tried one b4. Since, this version has only one usb output, it shd be well enough to charge ur mp3 player. FYI, u have the option to plugin a usb memory drive to play mp3 format songs..remote feature seems to be handy..any suggestions on this one..that one seems more like what i was looking for, make sure whatever you buy has a wide range of possible stations to use.. the sound quality on mine, not a clue.. i'm profoundly hard of hearing/deaf. it sounds ok to my brother who has above average hearing.

I do notice that you have to turn the radio way louder than normal on mine, compared to CD or regular FM.. mine's obviously not a quality fm transmitter

[rfdrfd]

How about this one from Sony?

Its on special for $29.99 right now.

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=1003375

[saku]

How about this one from Sony?

Its on special for $29.99 right now.

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=1003375

Any good reviews on it? Added to cart, showed 29.99$..Sony shd sound better than ebay stuff.

Free nationwide delivery.

[rfdrfd]

Any good reviews on it? Added to cart, showed 29.99$..Sony shd sound better than ebay stuff.

Free nationwide delivery.

Yup, my thoughts exactly. So i bought one yesterday. When it arrives, I'll post here again

It also comes with that long wire, suposedly broadcasts better? Who knows. I HOPE Sony ones sound better than a non-brand name one.

Its $29.99 + tax... oh well, not sooo bad. A Belkin II is selling for $40 at FS and BB right now. So heck, why not.

[saku]

Yup, my thoughts exactly. So i bought one yesterday. When it arrives, I'll post here again

It also comes with that long wire, suposedly broadcasts better? Who knows. I HOPE Sony ones sound better than a non-brand name one.

Its $29.99 + tax... oh well, not sooo bad. A Belkin II is selling for $40 at FS and BB right now. So heck, why not.

:cheesygri

2 quick questions..

does the 3ft cable has 3.5mm (obviously) or 2.5mm (suprisingly) jack?

I will be surprised if this unit acts as a standalone mp3 player with an external usb memory stick?

[saku]

http://www.sonystyle.ca/common/images/slideshow/DCCFMT50U_en_1.jpg

http://www.sonystyle.ca/common/images/slideshow/DCCFMT50U_en_2.jpg

http://www.sonystyle.ca/common/images/slideshow/DCCFMT50U_en_3.jpg

90 degree flip - i love it..;)

[rfdrfd]

:cheesygri

2 quick questions..

does the 3ft cable has 3.5mm (obviously) or 2.5mm (suprisingly) jack?

I will be surprised if this unit acts as a standalone mp3 player with an external usb memory stick?


The cable if you are talking about the one i think you are, is a transmitter. Not a jack for the MP3 player.

[saku]

The cable if you are talking about the one i think you are, is a transmitter. Not a jack for the MP3 player.

So, you cannot connect ur mp3 player other than usb port? I wonder why? Most of the fm transmitters have an option to connect with 3.5mm jack of external CD/mp3 player.

[saku]

The other end of the cable connected to the transmitter has 3.5mm jack.

Some useful details from an older version of sony transmitter (http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000BDIREM)

[rfdrfd]

So, you cannot connect ur mp3 player other than usb port? I wonder why? Most of the fm transmitters have an option to connect with 3.5mm jack of external CD/mp3 player.

Not sure if I understand your statement. Here's what I think this Sony one can do:

Plug MP3 player into the device, it will broadcast it to a FM station. Then, at the same time, you can connect a USB cable from the MP3 player to the device as well. This will charge the MP3 player.

But it does state this charging feature only works with Sony MP3 players. But it may work for other brands.

[saku]

The cable if you are talking about the one i think you are, is a transmitter. Not a jack for the MP3 player.

oh..ok! You answered my 2nd question..thanks

[rfdrfd]

The other end of the cable connected to the transmitter has 3.5mm jack.

Some useful details from an older version of sony transmitter (http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000BDIREM)


NEAT !! Didn't know this existed. Gee, this is same price too. But I guess its not digital tuner. But who cares.

[saku]

Not sure if I understand your statement. Here's what I think this Sony one can do:

Plug MP3 player into the device, it will broadcast it to a FM station. Then, at the same time, you can connect a USB cable from the MP3 player to the device as well. This will charge the MP3 player.

But it does state this charging feature only works with Sony MP3 players. But it may work for other brands.

Thank you...i am clear. i apologize for the confusion.

[rfdrfd]

Thank you...i am clear. i apologize for the confusion.

No problem ! :)

[saku]

No problem ! :)

Thanks again..I just called sonystyle regarding the 2 wires attached to the transmitter. One of it is an antenna and the other one has a 3.5mm jack pin. USB is an additional option to connect ur portable mp3 player to the transmitter as well as 2 charge it..

;)

[rfdrfd]

Thanks again..I just called sonystyle regarding the 2 wires attached to the transmitter. One of it is an antenna and the other one has a 3.5mm jack pin. USB is an additional option to connect ur portable mp3 player to the transmitter as well as 2 charge it..

;)

Thanks for calling them !! Great info. Can't wait till mine is delivered.

[saku]

Thanks for calling them !! Great info. Can't wait till mine is delivered.


Ordered mine...! 2 to 5 business days to 3r, Quebec. :D

More details here (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000HZRIN0/streetprices151-20)

Featuring a USB connector and stereo mini plug, the Sony DCC-FMT50U unit allows you to connect a hard drive, flash memory, CD/MD Walkman(R) or even your mobile phone if it sports a standard stereo jack. Allowing you to select the full FM range of frequencies from 88.1 MHz to 107.9 MHz, you can conveniently enjoy the music on your car stereo receiver.

[rfdrfd]

Ordered mine...! 2 to 5 business days to 3r, Quebec. :D

More details here (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000HZRIN0/streetprices151-20)

Hey hey !! Its sitting at my house right now !! Tracking shows it got delivered!!!

Can't wait till i get off work hehe

[saku]

Hey hey !! Its sitting at my house right now !! Tracking shows it got delivered!!!

Can't wait till i get off work hehe

Congrats!

Where do u live and from where it was shipped?

How long does it took to get delivered from the day of order?

thanks.

[rfdrfd]

Congrats!

Where do u live and from where it was shipped?

How long does it took to get delivered from the day of order?

thanks.


Ordered on Dec 18 - around 10am
Shipped Dec 19 - from Whitby Ontario

Arrived to me on Dec 20 - in Toronto

[saku]

Ordered on Dec 18 - around 10am
Shipped Dec 19 - from Whitby Ontario

Arrived to me on Dec 20 - in Toronto

Fast shipping! Cool..thanks.

[rfdrfd]

Just tried the Sony FM transmitter out this morning in my Accord.

It was not that good. In Toronto, there is practically NO radio FM station that is NOT used. Sometimes it was stong, and I can hear the song through the car radio, but it was like picking up a weak FM station, static, etc.

So to me, it is not good enough to listen to. I'd rather plug in ear phone and drive with them !! (Not sure if that's legal).

Ya, so na, it wasn't that good at all. Maybe if you were outside the City of Toronto, there will be less radio stations to jam up with.

[saku]

Just tried the Sony FM transmitter out this morning in my Accord.

It was not that good. In Toronto, there is practically NO radio FM station that is NOT used. Sometimes it was stong, and I can hear the song through the car radio, but it was like picking up a weak FM station, static, etc.

So to me, it is not good enough to listen to. I'd rather plug in ear phone and drive with them !! (Not sure if that's legal).

Ya, so na, it wasn't that good at all. Maybe if you were outside the City of Toronto, there will be less radio stations to jam up with.

another disappointment product from SONY. Sorry to hear that and thanks for the short review. Here at 3r, there are only a few radio stations (10, i guess or even less). So, i do have enough options to tune in.;)

[rfdrfd]

another disappointment product from SONY. Sorry to hear that and thanks for the short review. Here at 3r, there are only a few radio stations (10, i guess or even less). So, i do have enough options to tune in.;)

I wouldn't say its Sony's fault. Its just that Toronto has so many radio stations and they signals are so powerful. My other friends with their Non-Sony FM transmitters also say its static-ky.

[mlc2000]

Yep, I had one of these things, a Belkin....only one station in Toronto, 90.1 came in reasonably clear.

What are people doing with external Satellite radios?

[springbok]

I recently bought a Kensington fm transmitter, from wal-mart. I have had no issues and very happy with it. I googled some reviews and most of the ppl concur.

fwiw: the Scosche line of fm transmitters get awesome reviews too. I struggled to find any in Canada though. Found one in wal-mart too, hidden below some cables.

[saku]

I wouldn't say its Sony's fault. Its just that Toronto has so many radio stations and they signals are so powerful. My other friends with their Non-Sony FM transmitters also say its static-ky.

To rfdrfd: I admit! Are those two wires connected to the transmitter is for antenna and 3.5mm jack?

My 1 cent for Toronto RFDers (basically, i am not good at electronics),

If you can connect your external antenna to a toggle on/off switch and when the switch is in off mode, you have more chances on eliminating most part of the strong external FM signal that interrupts sony's transmission. This can be done more easily by disconnecting the external signal receiver.

[funky_monkey_99]

Just tried the Sony FM transmitter out this morning in my Accord.

It was not that good. In Toronto, there is practically NO radio FM station that is NOT used. Sometimes it was stong, and I can hear the song through the car radio, but it was like picking up a weak FM station, static, etc.

So to me, it is not good enough to listen to. I'd rather plug in ear phone and drive with them !! (Not sure if that's legal).

Ya, so na, it wasn't that good at all. Maybe if you were outside the City of Toronto, there will be less radio stations to jam up with.

use 104.9 as the station. it is the best for me. i am in hamilton and when i head up to toronto on this station it still works flawlessly. however, i have the iRiver transmitter which i don't think should make much of a difference. try out that station and see how it goes.

[rfdrfd]

CORRECTION!! I stuck the magnetic end of that wire like the manual says to the passenger seat's underneath metal bar, and WOW, what a difference.

When its working good (in a good location while driving), I'd say the sound is 95-98% good. Quite enjoyable.

90.1 works pretty good mostly. But let me try that 104.9 tomorrow. Thanks!


Gee, I guess it is good to read the manual eh?

[rfdrfd]

I recently bought a Kensington fm transmitter, from wal-mart. I have had no issues and very happy with it. I googled some reviews and most of the ppl concur.

fwiw: the Scosche line of fm transmitters get awesome reviews too. I struggled to find any in Canada though. Found one in wal-mart too, hidden below some cables.

Which Kensington Transmitter is that? Can you give me a link or model # ?

Thanks

[saku]

CO


Gee, I guess it is good to read the manual eh?

There is no point left 4 me to read the manual. :D

Cant wait until evening to plugin this piece and listen to songs in my mio c310..wooh haha!:lol:

[saku]

Which Kensington Transmitter is that? Can you give me a link or model # ?

Thanks

Kensington is way expensive if u didnt find it on RFD hot deals. :razz:

$50 and more...I saw it on US walmart site for USD59

[rfdrfd]

Kensington is way expensive if u didnt find it on RFD hot deals. :razz:

$50 and more...I saw it on US walmart site for USD59


LOOK!
http://boxingday.redflagdeals.com/index.php/boxingday/image_full/78/

$29.99 + taxes. Is that the good Kensington FM Transmitter?

[saku]

LOOK!
http://boxingday.redflagdeals.com/index.php/boxingday/image_full/78/

$29.99 + taxes. Is that the good Kensington FM Transmitter?

I wont regret for the sony transmitter i received today..here at 3r with many fm signals left out, i have good reception with Sony...

I love this one..;)

[rfdrfd]

I wont regret for the sony transmitter i received today..here at 3r with many fm signals left out, i have good reception with Sony...

I love this one..;)


Congrats. So you think this Kensington the good one? Should I try this one?

[saku]

Congrats. So you think this Kensington the good one? Should I try this one?

Hell no..yes, if u got lot of money. Personally, i have no problems with Sony and if u do have some static issues, it is all because u live in Toronto.

FYI, all of these transmitters were MIC (made in china)..All transmitters use the standard frequency modulation to transmit signals wirelessly. The market price solely depends on (in priority) brand, place of manufacture, features, finishing and quality of the chip.:D :D Either kensington or Sony or ebay, no noticable improvement in the quality of sound.

Merry Christmas and happy new year :)

[springbok]

Weli, I paid $47 i think at walmart for the kensington.

I looked at the link above for the boxing day sale at best buy, and yup, that looks like the one i have.

looking at the box, which i havent thrown away yet, the model number which is listed just above the barcode is:

K33383EU.

[GangStarr]

keep in mind FM transmitters dont work too well in the City since most frequency's are taken up by more powerful commercial FM broadcasters

[can2000]

Can both kensington and the Sony one be used for iPod and other MP3 players?

Thanks

[rfdrfd]

Can both kensington and the Sony one be used for iPod and other MP3 players?

Thanks

Yup, absolutely. Because these FM Transmitters simply plug into the earphone hole (port) of the MP3 player. Not the iPod special connectors.

So ANYTHING with a hole for your earphones will work. Even Old Walkmans, Archos, Zen, etc.

[can2000]

Yup, absolutely. Because these FM Transmitters simply plug into the earphone hole (port) of the MP3 player. Not the iPod special connectors.

So ANYTHING with a hole for your earphones will work. Even Old Walkmans, Archos, Zen, etc.

Thanks! which one is better? kensington or Sony? Thanks again!

[rfdrfd]

Thanks! which one is better? kensington or Sony? Thanks again!

hehe, excellent question. Its hard to answer because it depends on WHERE (which City or non-city) you are using it in.

Sony - I'm in Toronto and its quite hard to get a station empty enough to hear it clearly, but someone else posted here said they got it pretty clear because he is outside the City.

Kensington - one person posted here saying it was quite good. Not sure if he was in the City or outside.


The Sony one has an extra wire that acts as a flexible transmitter, so I ASSUME it would be better.

I guess the only true way is to try it out yourself. Look carefully at their refund policy. And open the packages CAREFULLY, so you can at least bring it back as if it was never opened.

[saku]

hehe, excellent question. Its hard to answer because it depends on WHERE (which City or non-city) you are using it in.

Sony - I'm in Toronto and its quite hard to get a station empty enough to hear it clearly, but someone else posted here said they got it pretty clear because he is outside the City.

Kensington - one person posted here saying it was quite good. Not sure if he was in the City or outside.


The Sony one has an extra wire that acts as a flexible transmitter, so I ASSUME it would be better.

I guess the only true way is to try it out yourself. Look carefully at their refund policy. And open the packages CAREFULLY, so you can at least bring it back as if it was never opened.

It is me someone else. I second rfdrfd. Sony comes with a lenghty antenna, which when u stick it at the right place, u feel sony is better.

It seems that u need to connect both USB (for charging) and 3.5mm cable (for music) to charge and hear the music.

All above, if u live in big cities like toronto, u have to compromise on sound quality. anyways, it is not bad.

[can2000]

Is the GRIFFIN TF456LL/A ITRIP FM TRANSMITTER just for iPod only? Thanks

http://cgi.ebay.ca/GRIFFIN-TF456LL-A-ITRIP-FM-TRANSMITTER-W-LCD-FOR-IPOD_W0QQitemZ260066709166QQihZ016QQcategoryZ73836 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/itrip/

[can2000]

How about this one from Sony?

Its on special for $29.99 right now.

http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=1003375

Can we get this deal in store? Then we can use Sony Store gift cards.