XtremeMac Airplay Boost FM Transmitter for iPod nano 2G (Silver)
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000K5VD1U
Manufacturer: XtremeMac
Average Customer Review: 
(From 13 total reviews)
List Price: $49.95
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Features
- Compatibility: iPod nano 2G
- FM transmitter in silver matches exact width of iPod nano for a sleek look
- External antenna boosts signal for superior transmission–no batteries needed
- Seamless integration with on-screen display and tuning; three programmable station presets
- Pass-through dock connector lets you charge for unlimited playtime
Editorial Reviews
Product Description:
Airplay Boost streams your music over any FM frequency. By tuning AirPlay Boost and an FM stereo to the same open frequency, you get an instant, wireless connection. Making that signal as strong as possible is AirPlay Boost’s external antenna. This design element significantly increases how clear the transmission is.Using Airplay Boost couldn’t be easier. Three easy-access buttons right on the front of the sleek aluminum case make controlling the unit a snap. Tuning, settings and all controls are displayed on your iPod nano screen.Airplay Boost lets you use the entire permissible FM range. You can save and jump to the best ones with Airplay Boost’s three pre-set frequencies. Since broadcast radio varies from city to city, XtremeMac includes a Stereo/Mono setting to let you find the clearest signals.Every part of Airplay Boost was designed to be easy. You get a wireless stream immediately without any installation, software or even batteries. There’s also a special pass-through connection. With it, you can charge your iPod nano with any standard dock connector charger without disconnecting Airplay Boost.
Customer Reviews
Just what I’ve been looking for. by Dan A. Arnold
I just got this a couple of days ago and it has been working great. The radio in my pickup doesn’t have any problem picking up the signal from it and it plays my music loud and clear.
I tried one of those big blocky things that you plug into the cigarette lighter with the built in FM transmitter and clamps onto your iPod. It’s suppose to charge your iPod and transmit to the radio at the same time. It charges my iPod OK but I only got the thing to transmit twice for less than a minute.3 in 1 Charging and Car Holder FM Transmitter for iPod, iPod 5G [Video] (30GB, 60GB) iPod Nano (1GB, 2GB, 4GB) iPod Photo (30GB, 40GB, 60GB) iPod Mini (4GB, 6GB) iPod 3G/4G (10-40GB, U2 Edition)
Now, with this neat little transmitter I can use it and the other thing to charge my iPod.
There is one little thing about it. It does run down the battery in the iPod after a little while. I set it to playing over the radio in my garage while I was working on a project the other day and it lasted for about 4 hours before the battery ran down.
When I first tested it with my home theater sound system set to FM radio it didn’t want to work unless it was right next to the receiver and I was starting to get disappointed.Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX265 Home Theater System But I think its more the Sony receivers fault than this little transmitter. Other radios that I tried it with, in my truck, the small one in my garage, my dads bigger boom box, it worked great with all of them.
So overall, I very happy with the performance, ease of use, price, and looks of this little doodad.
Works by Vanessa Pelham
Don’t really like the antenna on the side and the range isn’t all that great but it does allow me to listen to my iPod Nano through any radio.
Airplay boost by Chad Swenson
Not impressed with this particular transmitter. I have had earlier models for the larger Ipod that have worked much better. Reception can be a little hazy. However, RFI or other interference could be the culprit. The additional antenna should have increased distance and reception, but from testing it, I found that the maximum distance you can travel from the receiver is about the same as other XtremeMac devices.
Very, very weak by Mark Brixis
One of my most disappointing product purchases of any kind. Flimsy design and requires placement almost right next to the car’s FM antenna to even be audible over car stereo. Even then, mostly static.
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