IPOD owners, i have a question for you

[AlCzervik]

ok, i just bought a Belkin audio adapter so i can use my ipod in my car, before i open the package do you know if i need anything else? Once i open it cant be returned and the people at Bestbuy wern't big helps. Thanks

[cheezus]

1. bestbuy has a 30-day return policy even on open items

the belkin adapter you're talking about -- that the iTrip? heard nothing but good things about it. want to get one for my 2nd gen iPod

[AlCzervik]

2. the package say it's a belkin Auto-kit

for Ipod but that back also says you can use with the tunecast mobile fm transmitter. I'm hoping i only need this one product.

[BlackVelvetElvis]

3. It's a lousy product.

No power whatsoever with lots of interference.
I bought one, tried it for a day and returned it.

[AlCzervik]

4. Ok, i'll give a chance but will save the packaging and receipt

with that in mind.

[politicat]

5. the 4 channel version? Take it back.

It''s the battery operated one with the 4 channels? It's rotten in station-heavy areas. (We can't use it in Norfolk, VA, Denver, or Boston. Haven't tried it anywhere else recently.) Also, it chews AAA batteries like gum.

We own both the Belkin kit and the iTrip. We use the iTrip almost exclusively. We use the Belkin only when we're in the truck, which has a pissy electrical system (because the iTrip really needs the iPod to be plugged into the car charger) and we only use the truck when we're going to the back of beyond, anyway. (In other words, with gas @ $2 a gal, we never use it.)

Your mileage may vary of course, but the 4 channel Belkin thing was a waste of money mostly. I know nothing about the multi-channel belkin adapter.

You do not need any software for the 4 channel adapter.

Pcat

[AlCzervik]

6. This one has no batteries, just the dock connecter and the a/c thing to

plug into the what used to be the lighter. how much is the Itrip thing?

[politicat]

15. froogle has the iTrip from $25 to $39.99

try here.
http://www.more4mymoney.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/18364

That one that you're talking about is different than the one we bought from Belkin in July.

Is this what you have?



http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=2062&pcount=&Product_Id=149006


This is what we bought that sucks rocks. Link: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=2062&pcount=&Product_Id=140984

So....

Pcat

[emulatorloo]

7. URGENT - need clarification on your part

Does your auto stereo have a cassette player?

Then you need one of those Cassette to mini-plug adaptor thingys. . .



Or is it CD only with FM radio?

Then you need an FM transmitter for iPod thingy. . .Griffin iTrip is the best.

I am not sure which Belkin you have. . . .what is in the package?

[AlCzervik]

8. cd only

the package just says auto-kit for ipod.

[emulatorloo]

9. Pick it out from this page --

I think you just have a power adaptor which allows your to power the ipod, but no audio connection


http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatSectionView.process?Section_Id=2062

[AlCzervik]

10. it's this one

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=2062&pcount=&Product_Id=149006

[emulatorloo]

11. Ok - that has an audio out, but requires something else to get to your

stereo.

Does your stereo have an audio line in? Then you just need a audio cable. (Some car stereos do have a line in on the front. . .but it is not that common)

If not you will need the fm thingy. . .

I have Belkin Tunecast FM transmitter - HATE IT.

Here is a place to buy iTrip -- it depends on the model iPod you have which one to get.

http://www.macconnection.com/Search.asp?Id=21&Term=itrip&Offset=0&om=search

[AlCzervik]

12. I see it now, i have a mini so i think i'll have

to order it online, i didnt see anything at the sotre for mini's.

[emulatorloo]

13. A mini! - Cool. . .see this website for iPod stuff reviews

http://www.ipodlounge.com/reviews.php


iTrip for mini:

http://www.macconnection.com/ProductDetail?sku=5201792

[AlCzervik]

14. Thank you, i'll be heading back to BB to return this thing

and ordering online for the wireless thing.

[emulatorloo]

16. yr welcome -- and have fun. . . EOM

[AlCzervik]

17. Just wanted to tell you thanks again

i went back to BB where i was treated like i had the IQ of Bush because i had to actually return something. I got back home and called Macconnection where they were more than happy to assist me. My order will be here by friday. No more BB for me.

[emulatorloo]

18. LOL - probably nothing to do with you at all = they were probably just

thinking about how much they hate working there. . .especially if the car stereo dept was cranked up and distorting.