DLO TransPod (second generation, black)

• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 14 reviews
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• 2 stars

  Have only found models that are 88.1 to 107.9 does not work well

  by publicshortage on February 14, 2007

  Pros: it matches the color of my black IPOD

  Cons: constant static on all channels.

  Summary: I used this and the DLO Micro without the docking station and have had nothing but problems. My friend has a model that goes from 87.9 to 107.9 ...

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  Summary: I used this and the DLO Micro without the docking station and have had nothing but problems. My friend has a model that goes from 87.9 to 107.9 abd his works perfectly in his Dodge truck. I can now only find models that go from 88.1 to 107.9. Why is this? I am using it in a Saturn SC2. Is it the car? or is it that fact that newer models of the DLO only go as low as 88.1.

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• 2 stars

  Very Disappointing Tech Support and Product

  by harrythan on October 26, 2009

  Pros: There is nothing good about this product. Do NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT

  Cons: Very bad product and bad technical Support

  Summary: I have this unit for a year now and now the unit is failed, can't scan any FM station now. When I call the tech support they cannot do ...

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  Summary: I have this unit for a year now and now the unit is failed, can't scan any FM station now. When I call the tech support they cannot do anything about it but to dispose. It is a horrible product and the worst Tech Support for DLO. Do not buy this product

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• 8 stars

  Best bang for the buck

  by yarnek on January 25, 2008

  Pros: Solid cradle for iPod; excellent sound quality

  Cons: Long, ugly connector/bracket

  Summary: If only it wasn't quite so ugly!
  
  I couldn't decide between this item and the Monster iCarPlay Wireless Plus, so I bought both. If you could combine the
  
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  Summary: If only it wasn't quite so ugly!
  
  I couldn't decide between this item and the Monster iCarPlay Wireless Plus, so I bought both. If you could combine the good features of each, you'd have a real winner.
  
  While I like the fact that the TransPod creates a good solid mount for the iPod (so you don't have to fish for it at the end of a cable), you do have to unplug your earphones to use it. I sure hope the earphone jack doesn't wear out! Transmitter is also stationary, so you don't have to "hunt" for the best place to put it like the iCarPlay. I also wish it would cradle my iPod nano better because I have a rugged rubber case on it, and it just barely docks. I haven't had it jump out yet, but the streets in my city will definitely put it to the test. It's great that it powers itself off because I'm always worried my iCarPlay will run my battery down.
  
  The bracket is something that's just plain ugly. Plus, it's very long. As other reviewers have said, you will have to put up with watching the whole thing bounce up and down while hoping it doesn't break. I'm trying to use mine by just hooking the lighter adapter directly to the cradle and not using the articulating joint, but I can't get it into an easily readable position. Hey , DLO! Can you give us a swivel adapter that will hook up closer to the lighter adapter?
  
  All-in-all, I find myself using this product more than the iCarPlay, so that one goes in my wife's car.

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• 1 stars

  DONT BUY IF YOU LIVE IN A BIG CITY!

  by jhoffend on October 11, 2007

  Pros: Static is clear and constant...

  Cons: It doesn't work in a big city - constant static!

  Summary: This product is the biggest waste of $80 I have ever spent. I live in Dallas and there are 2 spots on the entire dial that this product can tune ...

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  Summary: This product is the biggest waste of $80 I have ever spent. I live in Dallas and there are 2 spots on the entire dial that this product can tune to...but even those are intermittently hit with static.
  
  If you want a free one drive down I-635 because I chucked mine out the window and it's laying on the side of the road!

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• 4 stars

  Great when it works. Beware of the extension arm.

  by stephanieplum on May 30, 2007

  Pros: Easy to use; good sound quality

  Cons: If you need to use the extension are, beware. It is not stable and ulitmately will cause the unit to fail.

  Summary: Due to my car's configuration, I used the extension arm, which is unstable, held together by a number of plastic finger bolts which loosen easily. The arm will fall ...

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  Summary: Due to my car's configuration, I used the extension arm, which is unstable, held together by a number of plastic finger bolts which loosen easily. The arm will fall to the side, literally, on a sharp turn. Over time, the whole system shorts out. At that point, reception is unreliable and the unit is essentially unusable. I was very happy with the unit for the 2 months that it worked, even when I drove from San Jose to San Diego and had to find new open channels fairly regularly (not difficult to do). DLO doesn't provide a help line or a warranty worth discussing, so if the unit goes south on you, you're out of luck. The lack of support should have been my clue about DLO's confidence in its product. Ultimately, a very disappointing product and company.

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• 9 stars

  Great tone, easy to use, cheaper then inferior products

  by nobelson on April 19, 2007

  Pros: amazing sound quality, easy to install

  Cons: none so far

  Summary: I have had my transpod for about six weeks. Easily found several stations that the transpod would work on. I am not sure about thee comments of the arm being ...

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  Summary: I have had my transpod for about six weeks. Easily found several stations that the transpod would work on. I am not sure about thee comments of the arm being flimsly. Made of heay plastic, I have found the are to be easy to adjust and hold the postionI have set it to.

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• 9 stars

  Excellent all around Fm Transmitter

  by Powerslave15 on March 7, 2007

  Pros: Charges the Ipod, Docks the Ipod, Minimal (if any) static while driving, 4 presets make on the fly changing a breeze

  Cons: Weak plastic arm, can be awkward to position in some vehicles, constant charging will likely effect battery life

  Summary: I was surprised at how well this transmitter actually worked. After much research I purchased the DLO Transpod and have been very pleased. I was skeptical at first after hearing ...

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  Summary: I was surprised at how well this transmitter actually worked. After much research I purchased the DLO Transpod and have been very pleased. I was skeptical at first after hearing one of my friends Transmitters, but this one is really top notch. You ovbiously wont get cd quality sound, so its not for audiophiles, but if there is no other alternative to connect your pod, this is the transmitter to get. Keeping in mind that your audio equipment in your car, and the location of the antenna for your stereo will effect the quality of the sound. Static is to be expected with transmitters, but I dont notice very much with this one. Take the time to find the best possible station that has the most clarity and dont get frustrated right away if you hear static. Recommended!

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• 3 stars

  Very Disappointing

  by Shanshu311 on February 13, 2007

  Pros: Quick Setup, Nano compatible, easy operation

  Cons: Lots of static, hard to hold a station, arm cradle is weak, device quick to die

  Summary: My girlfriend bought me this device for my birthday on Wednesday, and on Thursday we used it for an 8 hour road trip.
  
  At first, it seemed to work great.
  
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  Summary: My girlfriend bought me this device for my birthday on Wednesday, and on Thursday we used it for an 8 hour road trip.
  
  At first, it seemed to work great. The music almost always had some static, but that was to be expected. What was annoying was that we had to keep changing stations to find the best reception. I would estimate that we were forced to change stations every 5-7 minutes, which is ridiculous.
  
  Then, after about 2 hours of listening, the device just decided to stop working. No station reception, no signal...nothing. It just up and died on us for no reason whatsoever.
  
  When it worked, it worked well. But it didn't work for long so I can't say it evens out.
  
  I will be returning this item, first chance I get. Stick to using your iPod ear buds until a better product comes on the market.

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• 7 stars

  Great concept, but "line out" technology leaves something to be desired

  by Frogmariah on December 27, 2006

  Pros: Extremely easy setup without any software installation; very good connection to radio

  Cons: "Line out" connection does not always give best sound quality

  Summary: I will admit, this will probably not apply to most of the people that will be purchasing this device, but I enjoy taping live performances and playing the .mp3's ...

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  Summary: I will admit, this will probably not apply to most of the people that will be purchasing this device, but I enjoy taping live performances and playing the .mp3's on my iPod. Unfortunately, given the "line out" connection of the Transpod, these recordings, which come out quite loud, are extremely garbled and impossible to hear over the radio.
  
  With the old iPod and iTrip, I was able to use the iPod's volume control to correct this. This "line out" idea, which for the most part works wonderfully, does not allow me to use the iPod's volume control.
  
  For anyone that just downloads songs and plays them off the iPod, you will have little or no problems...the device is really a wonderful idea. If anyone has any ideas for my overcoming the "line out" plight, please let me know!

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• 6 stars

  Good, but disappointing sound

  by Gringo5000 on November 22, 2006

  Pros: Attractive, easy to change stations, adjustable mounting

  Cons: Disappointing sound quality

  Summary: As this is my first iPod FM transmitter, perhaps my expectations were too high, but the sound quality I got sounded flat, distant and a bit muffled. I went through ...

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  Summary: As this is my first iPod FM transmitter, perhaps my expectations were too high, but the sound quality I got sounded flat, distant and a bit muffled. I went through every static frequency and found some better than others, but I was hoping for radio-quality sound, which mine does not give. Also, the sound settings on the iPod don't seem to make a difference to the output sound. It was also a little frustrating to set the presets - just make sure you select the preset you want before going to another frequency to select it as that preset.

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