Introduction

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters is a new sponsor to us here at ThinkComputers. If you have not heard of them they make some really cool products for iPods. Today we will be taking a look at a product that allows you to play your iPod's music over any car stereo while keeping your iPod charged as well. The TransDock Micro is one of DLO's newest products and one of the most useful as well, so let's take a look...

Specs

Here are the specs from DLO's website...

FM Transmitter Module
Modulation: FM Radio
RF Output Frequency Range: 88.1 - 107.9 MHz
Default Preset Frequencies (MHz): 88.1, 94.9, 100.9, and 107.9
Frequency Adjustment: 0.1 MHz per step
Frequency Response: 5Hz ~ 20KHz
Transmitter Power: 1.5 Watts
Transmitter Range: Up to 27 feet (8.2M)

DOCK Connector
USB to iPod 30-pin Dock Connector Cable: Length 48"
Aux Input Jack: 3.5mm Stereo Mini jack
Direct Output: 3.5mm Stereo Mini jack

Power
USB Output: 500mA @ 5VDC (for charging external devices)
Input Voltage: 12 - 16 VDC
Input Current: <300mA @ DC12V~16V

Price: $69.99

First Looks

The TransDock Micro comes in one of those hard to open clamshell cases. It is clear so you can see everything inside that you are getting. The back of the packing lists all of the features and what iPod's the TransDock Micro is compatible with. It is compatible with all iPod's, even the Shuffle.

Getting everything out of the package we have the following items: TransDock Micro unit, removable dock cable, Velcro mounting system and instructions.

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