Belkin TuneBase

[iPodRy]

Hey I got a Belin TuneBase FM transmitter for my birthday a few weeks ago. I havn't opened it yet because I don't get my licence untill August 2nd so I still have some time to think about it. Anyways I was just wondering how well does it work? How many people actually own it? And is there any better FM transmitters out there? I just don't know if its worth the price.

[mrdantownsend]

The TuneBase is not good

I had it, but then i gave it to my Brother down in Florida with my iPod Mini, and of course got a photo ;)

If you like your bass loud, don't count on it from the TuneBase

IF you like your acoustic guitar music, DON"T OPEN IT

and if you don't want fuzzy playback and random blurts from other stations, DON"T OPEN IT

Cheers (and good luck on your drivers test!)

[used_nick]

I bought only the tunebase no transmitter...is it any good?

[bobb-mini]

Guys, just go up to the top menu. Accessories -> Review, it's all there.

[schneida]

totally agree with mrdan. All FM transmitters suck. I've used both the itrip and TuneBase both were basically useless. The transmitted signal was always cracking and cutting out and if u get a decent signal, dont expect to turn the volume up very high as both will start giving out weird sounds. I recommed directly hooking your pod to your car sterio!

[jvandyke]

I've had a TunebaseFM for years but only used it as a cradle and a charger as the stereo had a cassette deck, so I used that for the iPod. Cassette player is now dead. Can't seem to get the iPod to display any frequencies. It's been so long. I looked at my manual and it seems that plugging the iPod into it should start up the transmitter, what am I missing? Is there something to install on the iPod?

[jasoncordelle]

I use a Tunebase FM - it works great so long as i can find a decent channel to play it on - yes there's some interference occasionally, but generally it's very good.

Here in Auckland we have something like 36 FM radio stations - from 88.1 to 107.7, so it's quite hard to find a frequency when you first set the thing up, but once you've found one that works, it's great. Add a second frequency to the 4 presets for when the main one is down (i.e. in the central city) and I just don;t see the issue.

Sure the sound quality isn't as good as a direct connection, but that doesn't bother me.

[jvandyke]

Okay, but about the software thing? There isn't anything you need on the ipod right? Mine charges but doesn't show any frequencies or anything.