Posted by Benz on Sep 8, 2010
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LCD Full Range Fm Transmitter and Charger for Microsoft Zune HD 16 32 GB
Categories: Zune | 5 comments
- Custom designed for Microsoft Zune HD
- Securely holds Zune HD in place
- Full range of FM frequency
- Intergrated Charging Function
- Brand New in Retail Package
Product Description
Use this unit to listen to your Zune HD or any other MP3 player through your car FM stereo receiver. This wireless FM transmitter wirelessly transmits music to FM channel. Just plug the FM Transmitter into the Zune HD dock connector and select one of the available frequencies. The unit comes with an optional connector for all other MP3 players. This unique transmitter is compatible with all version of Zune, not limited to Zune HD only like most fm transmitter for Zu. . . More >>
LCD Full Range Fm Transmitter and Charger for Microsoft Zune HD 16 32 GB
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I purchased this item a few weeks back and it works like a charm! For the price it can’t be beat. There is very little to no noise from the FM station that you’re tuning in to. Almost every station works in the FM frequency. Overall, this item deserves high praise! I’m using it with a 16GB Zune HD and it fits every need for the car. The charger works well. I think it charges the device faster in the car than the USB connect to the computer. Go ahead, don’t waster your money on a lesser product that might cost 5x as much.
Rating: 5 / 5
There were two little quirks I noticed when I first plugged this in.
First, when scrolling through the stations, some of the LCDs flicker a lot so it’s not easy to tell if you’re on 88. 5 or 88. 8, but that’s not a big deal and may not be the case for every one of them.
Second, I cranked my Zune HD 16GB all the way up to 30 and had to turn the radio up to about 80% to even hear a whisper! But, and this is why I call it a quirk, after a couple minutes, I had the radio volume back down to about 20% and it was still loud enough to hear clearly in the middle of traffic. So if you have a similar problem, don’t yank it out, scream at it, and send it back. . . give it a couple minutes to see if it has the same quirk mine does.
Once everything was working well, I tried it out on several stations spanning the FM frequencies. Every station I tried sounded great, even if it was a frequency I know has a local radio station. There was little if any bleed-through by the broadcast station and on channels where there was no competition, the sound was crystal clear. If I had to choose, I’d say the sound is slightly better in the lower FM frequencies, but any clear frequency will do.
I really like the adjustments you can make to the angle of the holder. A fairly easy to reach and turn knob lets you loosen and tighten the hinge so you can set the Zune to the angle you like best, then lock it down so you don’t have to worry about it flopping all over the place when you go around a sharp corner. The holder is adjustable and holds the Zune quite firmly. It can be a little tight putting the line-out jack and charger on the Zune if you press the bottom into the holder too far, so it’s best to hook those up and then put it in the holder.
There is one thing that bothers me: there is no documentation at all about the remote! There are four buttons (I was hoping for some kind of volume control from a couple of them) but only two seems to work, used to change the transmitter frequency up and down.
This is not just a great Zune HD accessory for the price. . . this is a great Zune HD accessory! I cannot imaging any of the transmitters costing 5 times as much (or more!) could give any better sound than this does. The remote is convenient for me since I have radio controls on the steering wheel, I can use the remote and my radio controls to find a clear station without ever having to lean over and adjust things (I think this is much safer, but that’s just my opinion).
Rating: 5 / 5
First I should mention how “lucky” I’ve been with this item. Within the first 10 minutes of opening, I almost broke the remote’s battery slot, thinking it was trash. (It has a non-removable iPod sticker on it that led me to believe it was just a demonstration piece). Next, when I tried widening the jaws so that the cradle area could hold my Zune, they popped out violently and sliced my thumb open!
Reception is just plain terrible – I got absolutely nothing except for 107. 9 FM with my Zune volume way up and my car speakers blasting. Even then, it was still 80% static. I gave it 2 out of 5 because it works fine as a charger, though.
Rating: 2 / 5
this product has not worked since the day I got it. I should have known that at the price it was being sold at, it wasn’t going to be a steal. Realoistically, it would probably cost me as much as I paid for it to ship it back and insure it. My reccomendations, don’t buy this
Rating: 1 / 5
First let me start by saying I have tried a couple of these type of devices in the past, form big brand name manufacturers, that cost at least four to five times as much, and I was disappointed to say the least. I wound up returning them in disgust.
I own a 2007 Honda Accord EX, which otherwise I love, except for the limitations on the sound system.
Although I have the “Premium” JBL sound system, my stereo will not play MP3 CDs, nor does it have an aux port input like other cars.
So when I saw this device that would allow my to play my Zune HD in my car, and that it was highly rated for only ten dollars, I was skeptical to say the least, but I figured it was worth a shot.
First off, let me say that you will not be disappointed. When I first received this product and I saw the inexpensive packaging and “Chinglish” (Chinese-English)instructions, I did not have high expectations.
When I actually used it, I was surprised. This product WORKS!!! It allows you to tune to any frequency in the FM band, in 0. 1 MHz increments. I say this, because some manufacturers have only a handful of presets that you can use (typically 3 – 5).
It even comes with a little remote control (cheesy looking, but it works) that lets you preset to a number of different frequencies.
So if you are looking for an inexpensive method to play your Zune HD in your Honda, this is it.
One last comment. The lower jaws that hold the Zune HD player are adjustable. At first I thought they sent the wrong product because my Zune HD would not fit. It was after fiddling with it that I realized that the cradle is adjustable. So please note before you make the same error.
Happy listening.
Rating: 5 / 5