Most city dwellers will have no problem finding a crystal-clear station within the advertised 87.9-to-107.9 range, thanks to the TransPod's virtually unlimited choice of stations and robust transmission signal. The TransPod, available in white, silver, or black, features a handy auxiliary output plug in case you decide to use a cassette adapter or a 1/8-inch miniplug as well as an audio input for other external devices such as PVP and handheld gaming systems. The TransPod is fully compatible with any iPod and includes plastic inserts for both the Nano and Mini series to ensure a tight fit in the dock.
Our road tests yielded surprisingly positive results with very little to no static depending on the radio station; we like to use 88.1 in the Bay Area. Of course, each consumer's experience will vary based on location signal strength and the stereo quality, but our rigorous tests in foggy San Francisco yielded an uninterrupted in-car dance party all the way across the city (approximately 10 miles). Compared to many other FM transmitters, the TransPod worked well and sounded good enough to impress the entire CNET digital audio staff.
Overall, we were thoroughly impressed by the player's accessibility and ease of use after the initial setup. With useful details such as an auxiliary output jack, an in-line battery charge indicator, and a virtually limitless amount of station options, the TransPod finally delivers a static-free FM transmitter that integrates seamlessly into your drive home. iPod Shuffle owners should check out the DLO TransPod Shuffle, which also delivers, though not as well as the TransPod.
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Where to buy
DLO TransPod (second generation, black):
$177.99
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