iSimple Tranzit Connects iPods to FM Car Stereos
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iSimple has unveiled the TranzIt, a universal interface that can be used with any car stereo via an antenna bypass, letting iPod and iPhone owners connect their devices to their car stereos.
The $89.99 (MSRP) device claims to offer static-free listening via any FM car stereo—the driver sets radio preset as an iPod channel (such as 87.9 or 88.3 FM, the same as with wireless FM transmitters), plugs in the iPod, and turns on the iSimple Tranzit. I’m assuming that means that although there’s no static via this method due to the wired connection, you’re still restricted to the frequency response of an FM station, meaning that the signal will top out at around 15 KHz and won’t sound quite as good as a solution (like the iSimple Gateway) that uses the dock connector or even the headphone jack.
Once connected, the owner can browse and select tracks using the iPod directly. An iPhone owner could conceivably stream Internet radio via Pandora Mobile, AOL Radio, or Last.fm as well. The connection also offers battery charging while the iPod or iPhone is docked; it’s compatible with the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPod touch, and newer generations of the iPod nano. Users can also substitute a headphone-style auxiliary input to use with other MP3 players.
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