We already know that the GrooveTransmit is popular with our customers, but now the biggest technology news sites are realising it too.
CNET Australia have listed their top three FM transmitters, and our GrooveTransmit is there! Journalist reviewer Derek Fung says:
Not all iPod FM transmitters are created equal — some have dodgy cradles that fling your iPod around the cabin, others roll over at the first sign of interference. We pick three of the best, so you have your tunes everywhere you drive.
No matter how good an FM transmitter is, it will never be a match for a direct connection to your iPod or MP3 player, but if your car's sound system lacks an auxiliary input or USB port, and you're not willing to rip it out and install a new unit, then it's the easiest option.
'If you need a cradle for your iPod and a few more pre-sets the Cygnett GrooveTransmit is a worthy choice.'
MacWorld UK agree, with Nick Spence saying:
'The Cygnett GrooveTransmit is a FM transmitter for iPhone and iPod that gives you the freedom to play your favourite tunes, audio books and podcasts over your car's stereo.
Out the box a little assembling is required to attach the dock to the rather stiff but sturdy gooseneck arm. Plug the gooseneck into your car's cigarette lighter adaptor, adjust the arm for comfort and usability and slide your iPhone or iPod into the padded rubberised cradle. Once you have connected your device to the iPod dock connector you can squeeze the cradle’s adjustable arms to ensure a tight fit for travel. The unit comes with a separate cigarette lighter support collar with rubber ring for an extra secure fit.
A switch on the back of the adaptor, although facing you, activates the unit. It doesn't require any additional power or batteries other than your car's cigarette lighter adaptor. The front of the cradle offers some basic but intuitive controls for frequency up and down and comes with four memory presets along with a frequency display.
If you are familiar with FM transmitters set up is fairly straightforward via your car's radio and the unit’s controls include a handy auto-scan function. Cygnett promises the optimum sound possible by finding the best FM frequency and in our tests playback was impressive. Sound reproduction depends both on audio bit-rates and the quality of your car's stereo.
The Cygnett GrooveTransmit automatically charges your iPhone and iPod when docked so you can enjoy a long journey without your batteries suddenly dying. The dock's rubberised cradle should ensure your iPod doesn't get marked or scratched with constant use.'
