Belkin Tunebase FM with ClearScan

Belkin Tunebase FM with ClearScan
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Manufacturer: Belkin
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5Average rating of 3.0/5

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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Belkin
EAN: 0722868638088
Feature: Adapter lets you listen to any docking iPod in your car
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Label: Belkin
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Belkin
Model: F8Z176
Publisher: Belkin
Studio: Belkin
Warranty: 3 years warranty

Features
Adapter lets you listen to any docking iPod in your car
Automatically finds the optimal FM frequency to broadcast music for the clearest sound
Line-out option for use with car-stereo inputs or cassette adapter
Built-in auto charger provides power to the iPod
Built-in stand lets you optimally position the iPod

Accessories
Apple iPod touch 16 GB without Software Updates
Apple iPod classic 160 GB Silver (6th Generation)
Apple iPod classic 80 GB Silver (6th Generation)
Apple iPod nano 8 GB Green (3rd Generation)

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Editorial Reviews:

The Belkin TuneBase FM with ClearScan offers:
  • the ability to listen to any docking iPod in your car;
  • automatic search of the best FM frequency with the cleanest sound; and
  • a built-in charger to keep the tunes going all day long.
The Belkin TuneBase FM with ClearScan lets you easily play the music on your iPod in your car with just a push of the button.



The flexible steel neck allows many positioning options. View larger.
A Button Press Away from Great Sound
By pushing a single button, Belkin's ClearScan technology will automatically scan to find the best FM frequency so that you can enjoy the music on your iPod static-free in your car. With an improved FM transmission, the sound is better than before. And the large LED tells you at exactly what frequency the music is being broadcast.

Once you find a clear station, you can set it to one of two presets on the TuneBase. This is especially useful around your local area and areas that you frequent, because you can quickly return to these stations at the touch of a button.

The TuneBase also has a line-out feature that lets you use it with car-stereo inputs or cassette adapters. The built-in PRO setting optimizes the audio and provides a volume boost for the best sound possible.

Built-in Charger and Stand Works with All Docking iPods An integrated auto charger plugs into the cigarette lighter so you needn't worry about running out of power while on a road trip. With a flexible steel-neck mount and a swivel cradle, you can position the iPod for optimal viewing and accessibility. The antenna is integrated into the neck for a clean look. Multiple cradles are included for compatibility with all docking iPods.

The Belkin TuneBase FM with ClearScan is backed by a 3-year warranty.




Enjoy the music on your iPod while on the road.




Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: Worked great on a 6 state 1,600 mile road trip
Comment: I was reluctant to buy this given all the negative reviews here and elsewhere but took the plunge at at C***co where it was on sale for ~$50 which included an AC power adaptor, sync cable and aux in cable.

2 weeks in and I'm very impressed - I've just come back from a vacation in South Carolina and travelled 800 miles each way through 6 states. Definitely needed my iPod music handy to pass the time!

Reception was good in both urban and rural areas using the automatic ClearScan feature. For the entire 800 miles I only had to retune (just simply pushing the button) about 4-5 times.

The sound is obviously not quite CD quality but its good enough especially on songs that aren't super quiet. I also have a tape deck adapator and would put this product at the same level.

The mount itself is sturdy but still lets you flex the gooseneck. The base also includes an aux out so you can connect the unit either to your tape player via a cassette adapator or to your car stereo's aux in.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: LOVE IT!
Comment: I have wanted to be able to play my iPod in my car and didn't want to have to go through the hassle of having it wired to do so. My friend bought this at Best Buy for twice the price but said it was really great...none of the problems of earlier versions. I bought it on Amazon at a great price and it works perfectly. I have traveled with it and have had to change the station only once. The channel it says to use is always perfect. I highly recommend it.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5Average rating of 1/5
Summary: Save your money
Comment: This product isn't very good. Add to that, it takes a lot of effort to unpackage it, which makes returning it a chore. The only way I could get this to work clearly, was to make sure I was physically touching the gooseneck on the product. For the most part, all I got was static. And the "Clear Scan" feature is great in theory only. That hasn't worked well for me.

I've gotten close to trashing this several times. Will actually throw it out soon.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: better than expected
Comment: Purchased the Belkin Tunebase with ClearScan with some hesitation. It would have been great to just plug an Ipod into my car, but without the proper connections this becomes an expensive alternative. For the money the Belkin unit was worth a try.
The Tunebase is really easy to set up and use. Multiple, included pieces allow it to work with various models of Ipod. When placed in the power/lighter, the unit stays in place well.
Searching for a clear FM station is as easy as pressing a button and matching the display with the proper station on the vehicles FM radio.
As you travel the system will start to hiss when an FM signal is weakening just like with your radio. Press the Tunebase button, look at the display, change the radio station and back to your recorded music.
You will need to turn up your radio volume a bit higher than usual, but then you will have good sound through the system.
Don't hesitate to purchase this unit for your Ipod.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: clearscan feature not so great
Comment: i found this item to work for me. i live in a rural area & it works great. i drove to pittsburg, pa last week and had to keep changing the channel manually...the clearscan feature isn't all that great. however the Pro setting actually does make a difference in the sound quality. i drive a dodge intrepid and had no problems with my lighter (some people reported having damaged there lighters while using this device). overall i am very satisfied with this purchase and the price was very reasonable. i like the fact that my ipod continues to charge while my vehicle is turned on.


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