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Kensington LiquidFM™ Deluxe for iPod FM Transmitter K33424US | 
| Brand: Kensington
Category: CE
List Price: $114.95
Buy New: $10.99
You Save: $103.96 (90%)
Rating:  25 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 8 x 6 x 2
MPN: K33424US
Model: K33424US
UPC: 085896334248
EAN: 0085896334248
ASIN: B000VD18N4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New. Sealed Retail. Full Warranty. All orders ship the 1st business day after the order is placed. Customer Service is our # 1 Priority, contact us with any questions. We cannot ship to APO/FPO addresses.
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| Features:
| • | ClearFM technology delivers superior sound | | • | QuickSeek technology finds the clearest station in seconds | | • | Charges your iPod while it plays | | • | Compatible with iPod nano (Gen 1,2,3); iPod (Gen 1,2,4); iPod Classic; iPod Touch | | • | On/Off switch avoids car battery drain |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
PRODUCT FEATURES:ClearFM technology delivers superior soundQuickSeek technology finds the clearest station in secondsRDS enabled to display song and artist name on your car stereoCharges your iPod while it playsMade for current iPod models with dock connectorFits most iPod models in a case3 station presets for instant tuningConvenient on/off switch
Amazon.com Product Description
Your car should be this loaded. LiquidFM Deluxe for iPod charges your iPod while it plays, and displays title and artist name on RDS-enabled car stereos. The device features three station presets, and superior sound through ClearFM technology.Tune into any FM setting, from 88.1-107.9, to enjoy your music interference-free. Quickseek technology does it for you, finding the clearest station in seconds. LiquidFM Deluxe fits all iPod models with dock connectors. It's powered by the cigarette lighter/power outlet in your car, and also boasts a convenient on/off switch, so you can turn it off without unplugging it. With RDS-enabled stereos (offered in many models by leading automakers) you'll be able to view the artist and song names while you listen. LiquidFM Deluxe is backed by is backed by the Kensington 2-Year warranty. What's in the Box
LiquidFM Deluxe for iPod FM Transmitter
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Thought the problem was with my car, but I guess not ... December 28, 2008
Erich D. Musick (Brookfield, WI)
I picked up this device for $20 at Fry's the other day and had the same shoddy experience that many others have described. Before reading about others' experiences, I thought it might be the location of the cigarette adapter in my car (2002 BMW 330Ci), but I am no longer convinced that is the case.
The "auto tune" feature would land me on stations that either had a lot of static or were broadcasting loud and clear. So, I resorted to the manual tuning functionality.
When I finally found a relatively clear frequency (which is difficult in the Chicago suburbs), the volume of the iPod transmission was very very faint. I moved the wire around, placing it on top of my dash, wrapping it around my iPod mount, etc, and that helped only somewhat. This reminded me of when I was a child, always adjusting the rabbit ear antenna trying to get better reception on the TV. I think the cause of this problem is that the transmitter's signal is very weak, and therefore does not overpower any other garbage that is on the airwaves.
When I got out of the Chicago area on my way to Decatur, the open frequencies were clear enough to allow the LiquidFM Deluxe to work all right. Not having tried other FM transmitters with my iPod, I can't speak to the clarity as compared to other devices. But, I'm convinced it could be better.
Because most of my driving takes place between Chicago and Milwaukee, I will be returning this item promptly.
Utter rubbish, do NOT buy this. December 26, 2008
C. Edwards
Wow. My first review and only because this product is so bad it's scary. Truly horrifically atrocious. It's not just that I'm ultra-picky or somthing, I promise you if it was even SLIGHTLY acceptable I'd be happy with it. The "clearseek" picks up the strongest radio stations (duh...) and when you do get transmitter and radio in line, the static interference is so bad it's unlistenable.
Do NOT waste your money. The positive reviews in here are obviously from Kensington "plants" trying to hang on to revenue streams.
Oh, the good times... September 16, 2008
:: ultranol :: (Brazil)
My old Kensington radio transmitter (a white one) has almost two years of use, so it is getting worn out, like, the wire has a bad contact, it's dirty, so, I thought: let's buy the new one. Even with some bad reviews, I decided to give it a chance, because if the company could make a product that good as it was the case of the previous transmitter, things could not go that bad, right?
Then, after I got it, I tried to use this product in: big cities, roads in the middle of the nowhere, different stations, different countries... all with the same result: complete and utter failure. It's like if the signal that it emits was in 10% of what the old white transmitter used to produce.
Epic failure.
I read somewhere that the US regulations forced them to do that, to lower the potency of the signal... if that's the case, they should stop making these things. It's better than trying to sell something that doesn't work.
Now I'm thinking of how to fix the old transmitter...
Threw it out the window! July 22, 2008
A. Hettrick (CT)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
After less than 10 minutes of having this device that Kensington mailed me for free to replace an older worn down model, this thing found itself on the highway complete with the instructions so hopefully some highway worker has an iPod...but with how crappy this thing picks up signals he won't get much use out of it either!
 Form your own opinion!! July 19, 2008
Chris Marciano (Boston, MA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For a while, I was the proud owner of a Kensington 33199 Digital FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black), yet, after much wear & tear, the wires became loose and it was time to get a new one. During my search, I stumbled upon the "Kensington LiquidFM(tm) Deluxe for iPod FM Transmitter K33424US", noticing that it was the most recent version of the one I had owned for about a year. Since I was pleased with my previous purchase, the obvious choice was to invest in this one. The choice became not-so-obvious, however, when I read these terrible reviews. Now I don't mean to call the other reviewers liars, but mine recently came in the mail, and I have yet to experience any of the nightmares some of these other customers have claimed to have experienced. So what is my advice? Form your own opinion! But keep in mind that if you live in a large city where there are apt to be hundreds of pirate radio stations, maybe you should put your money towards a Monster Cable iCarPlay iPod Cassette Adapter (AI CAS-ADPT) instead.
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