iPod accessories

[pseudonym]

Have any of you bought those FM transmitters for your iPod so that you can use them in a car? I'm looking at picking one up cause I've got some driving to do tomorrow and was just curious if anyone here had used them or knew someone who has.

[entropy]

Alright. Couple things. Do you really want it to be Apple branded? If not, you can get regular FM broadcasters for ~$20 that take the headphones signal. I'd hate to think what Apple charges for a fancy-shmancy one.

Also. Why not just get a tape adapter? :confused: It's easier than futzing with a broadcaster, and it'll always be way better quality than the FM signals (albeit they're very close... so they might be pretty decent).

Edit:
I guess the iPod-specific ones are pretty cheap anyway, or at least some brands. So nevermind that.

Oh, and here's the one I was thinking of but couldn't remember. Granted, it's at TigerDirect, so shipping will kill you, but you could probably find it elsewhere: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=442762&CatId=193

[Gargoyle]

I'd definitely go tape adapter if you could. If you do get an FM adapter, get one with the largest amount of selectable frequencies you can find. I have one with 4, and all 4 are occupied with radio stations around here, so it's no good to me until I get out in the middle of nowhere (interference). There are probably a lot more radio stations around you than there are in northern New Mexico, too ;)

[pseudonym]

I don't get the tape adapter cause my car doesn't have a tape deck.

I found a really sweet one called the Airplay but no one sells it in stores around my house so I guess I won't be getting it before tomorrow.

[Justin]

FM adapters are great. Just make sure they are on the lowest frequency possible and you should be in good shape.

[Buddy J]

My bro-in-law has one on his iPizzod. Works great. We drove from OKC to Denver and only had to switch the frequency once. I think his is a Belkin, but I could be wrong.