Tricod iQfm Extreme fm-iqfmexbl - Digital player with RF modulator Review

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(More customer reviews)I drive a Toyota RAV4 and wanted some way to play the music I want, since the radio station selection where I live is pretty poor.I've been doing music downloads, CD ripping and burning for a while, and I was pleasantly surprised to find these FM modulators that would allow me to take my digital music with me in the car.

Pros:
1.Plays WMA format.
2.Simple to use (once you figure out a couple of small things)
3.Decent sound (but what do you expect from an OEM stereo system, in a vehicle that has quite a bit of wind/road noise?..the RAV4 is NO concert hall!)

Cons:
1.If you're a true audiophile, this device probably won't do it for you.
2.Very skimpy instructions...when I first set it up, I had no idea what to look for to see that my car "recognized" the device.When it powered up through the cigarette lighter, the display instantly showed a bunch of icons in the VERY tiny display window.I did see some words that read "No Device."When nothing else happened for a while, I went ahead and inserted my SD card in the slot.Nothing changed, and nothing played.I knew I was on a clear FM station, so I figured the Tricod just didn't work and wasn't transmitting a signal to the stereo system.When I had more time later, and took a close look at the display, I could see that the "No Device" message referred to the SD card (there was a vague outline of an SD card next to the words.)Turns out I had inserted the SD card upside down.So please note that you need to insert the card label side DOWN.Once I turned the card over and re-inserted it, the device started working as advertised.However, this lack of information in the instructions is why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5.

A surprising thing..once the device started working on the totally clear FM channel, I found that I had to turn the stereo's volume to the max to hear the music above a faint level.I was still ready to return the thing, when I decided to try tuning in to some of the other FM stations.When I tuned in to another one of the Tricod's designated frequencies (a station that was clearly in use), the Tricod's signal was actually stronger, and I could hear the music just fine at a more normal volume level.Strange...

I've never used any of the other FM modulators, so I can't compare the Tricod with them.

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Product Description:
With iQfm, you can listen to the best sound quality on your stereo; adjust the bass, treble, fader, and balance as desired. You don't have to hassle about remembering to turn off your iPod and hiding it from thieves or severe temperatures. iQfm draws the power directly from your vehicle's DC12V output (cigarette lighter). It is turned off when you unplug your car key. There will be no more battery recharge problems.iQfm is an innovative device to play your desired songs in your car or boat. It does not require permanent and complicated installation. iQfm offers an "installation-free" convenience. This product is an innovative wireless device that will let you play any music you download from your computer. None of these features requires an iPod or Mp3 to operate.iQfm connection will give you a reasonable good sound quality, allowing you to listen to the music on your car player by turning your radio to a specific clear frequency. The sound quality is as good as your original car radio player.An iQfm is played and functioned on a flash drive (USB memory chip) and compatible with SD and MMC card. iQfm is a device that serves as a single music player in your car. USB drives are the most popular and common method to download your music files. Most desktops or portable computers have an USB port. All you need to do is plug and transfer files to the drive (chip), then plug it into your iQfm.