Belkin Mobile Power Cord for iPod with Dock Connector (White) Reviews

• Better than using the FM transmitter

  
  By A24N3TNSU40W97 on 2005-06-22
  This is an extremely useful product for people who want to listen to their iPods in their car.
  It beats having an FM transmitter if you connect a cassette adapter to the charger's audio jack, because then
  1) Only 1 cable connects your iPod to the charger, and you get both power for the iPod and audio from the car speakers.
  2) The iPod automatically goes into pause when your car (and its speakers) is turned off... something the FM transmitter cannot possibly do. This is perhaps the most underrated and undermentioned feature of the iPod and this charger. You no longer have to fiddle around with the iPod to stop it when you park your car.
  
  

• A great alternative to the F8V7058-APL

  
  By AF1Q9X0FQXGZ3 on 2004-08-16
  Belkin's F8V7058-APL Auto kit (the newest auto kit from Belkin) for the IPod gets some mixed reviews.
  
  If you're OK with having a tried and true device then this is the car adapter for you. This mobile power cord is great and if you buy the Belkin Tunecast II IPod version, you can power the FM transmitter off of the power cord (using a 14 inch DC power cable that comes with the Tunecast II model F8V3080-APL).
  
  It works perfectly, has a light and it has a fuse that can be easily replaced. Save yourself the money and get this rock-solid, perfectly great AC adapter. It functions exactly as you would expect.
  
  

• killed my ipod

  
  By AJJW0HFQDC5QY on 2006-05-02
  this item has killed my ipod twice. the first time i wasnt sure if it was just a faulty ipod so i had it replaced because it was still under apple's 1 year warrenty, but this time it is no longer covered. i am now filing a claim with belkin and they may be replacing it, but seriously, why even risk this?
  
  i wish i never bought this.
  
  

• Doesn't work

  
  By A1NZYGYVDRR4ZX on 2005-05-05
  It won't work in my vehicle. I've tried it in both the lighter plug and the alternate power source. I tried it on my wife's vehicle also, but it didn't work there either. The light comes on, but nothing happens when I plug it into my iPod. At first, I thought it was because I had just unplugged the iPod from the dock so it was fully charged, so I played it for a while so the battery would drain a little. The bar went down noticably, yet nothing happened when I tried to charge it up using this cord. I have the model F8V7067-APL.
  
  

• Freezes up!

  
  By A1GUP776CLI8LH on 2005-06-07
  Worked great at first, but now it freezes my ipod up just about everytime I try to use it. Once it freezes I can't get it to work again. I have to wait until the battery completely dies out and charge it back up at home.
  
  
• Car Charger for iPod
  By A3T2X1JQLQ0TMV on 2004-07-31
  I purchased this item for a bit more at a local retailer. A worthwhile investment for any iPod fan who loves the itunes blaring in the car. I can't tell you how many times this accessory has come in handy. Well worth buying.
  
  
• perfect
  By A296NY3RKKN9Y8 on 2005-05-20
  charged AND listened to my mini during an 8-hour car trip. it works perfectly!
  
  
• Locks up generation 3 ipod
  By A2OG8QX0JFLJI on 2005-06-29
  From the first time I used this I am having problems with the ipod locking up. Everytime the hard disk starts spinning to read a song it locks up. This charger is fine for when the ipod is off, but its a hassle when it has to charge and play songs at the same time.
  
  
• Works as advertised with one consideration
  By A3UJMLPJKSO3TQ on 2005-08-23
  The charger fits the dock connector snugly so no worry of it falling out. Be careful not to take off the "top" sticker otherwise you will not know what side to plug in the dock connector without trial and error. It does what is intended to do.
  
  One word of advice, for those using this in conjunction with the Griffin iTrip; I notice a small amount of static with the charger plugged in while using the iTrip. It could have been just my setup but as soon as I unplugged the charger, the static went away.
  
  
• It works, but...
  By A1TLKLFUROWCJP on 2005-08-27
  I have a 3G iPod and I have not lockup problems like other users said they had.
  However, it does introduce some hiss sound to your music. It bothered me at first but then I just forgot about it and enjoyed my endless music traveling time. Some said this can be fixed by adding some kind of "filter" to the AC connector in your car.
  I would say, it's a decent charger with a decent price tag.
  Hope it helps.
  
  
• Caution!
  By AZ9PPFCBFHXF9 on 2005-09-08
  The charger worked fine for a week, then when plugging it in one morning it fried my IPOD. I was using the Itrip and plugged it in, then nothing. Apple said it was completely dead and i had to get a new one. I'm not sure if it was a faulty socket in the car or a faulty charger but i'm sticking to the mains charger from now on!
  
  
• Killed my iPod - twice!
  By A2NH4OSKZGP3FU on 2006-03-13
  The unit worked very well for a while, but, one day, I plugged it in and the iPod just went dead. It did not register in the computer, and would not play any music. I returned the iPod to the Apple store, and they gave me a new one. But, a few months later, the exact same thing happened again! This time, however, I'm beyond the 1-year warranty, and do not think Apple will help me out again.
  
  Beware of this product! Don't trust your expensive music player to a cheap power cord - buy a different brand and save yourself a headache.
  
  
• As Expected
  By A1EBJ5RWW5FHK3 on 2006-03-16
  I received this as a gift and had wanted it for several weeks. Looking around at the options this was sounded the best overall and is doing quite well for me daily.
  
  
• killed my ipod
  By A3NLCKD7EHSIS4 on 2006-05-18
  I was using this power cord in conjunction w/ the belkin fm transmitter during a recent 4 hour car ride. when I unplugged the ipod, it was incredibly hot, and now it does not work (I get the folder w/ the exclamation point on the display). I tried to restore the ipod, but it is toast.
  
  
• BEST SO FAR
  By A15XPNVT5S9O78 on 2006-07-16
  I wish I been found this, i have spent money on various fm transmitters & this is the best.I love the fact that you can also recharge your ipod while listening to it in the car
  
  
• Exactly as expected
  By A1Y9CPGKF720MQ on 2007-05-14
  I haven't noticed that my iPod goes into pause when I shut the speakers off - I connect it with a cable to the auxiliary jack, and I always have to turn my iPod off when I park, but this charger does exactly what I expected it to do. The light is a nice feature that lets you know that your iPod is plugged in and charging without having to look at the screen. The only thing I wish is that I had been able to find it in black to go with my black iPod, but that wasn't even an issue that would have kept me from buying it. All in all, exactly what I would expect from a Belkin product - sturdy, fits well, and performs as it should.
  
  
• It works fine....but
  By A3QZMQKLVV0LP6 on 2007-09-06
  This product works fine, by charging my I-pod on the go. But, Please understand that this item only charges the I-pod, it does NOT play your songs from ur cars's speakers. For playing the songs through your speakers, you have to buy a cassette adaptor or the FM tuner. But I think this really charges the I-pod really quick.
  
  
• Fabulous! The perfect solution!
  By A1EBFVSYGKGKPZ on 2005-07-01
  This is wonderful for my 3G iPod. As a college student, my iPod is crucial. I spend a lot of time driving and previously, the battery would only last a couple of hours if I was skipping around on songs a lot. Now, I can just hook it up to the charger and go forever! It's also great because it will charge while playing--then when I'm done driving and am walking to class or working out, I still have full battery. The absolutely perfect solution, I can't see how I ever lived without this before; I get so much more use out of my iPod now!
  
  
• Locks up 3G ipod
  By A2X0SNBBG7G1T6 on 2005-07-18
  as mentioned in previous reviews, this item does not really work well with my 3rd generation iPod. It freezes the unit which then must be reset.
  
  
• Works as expected.
  By A1BB5H88S6S2VK on 2005-08-09
  I noticed some noise from the iPod when the car engine was not running. With the engine running it was fine. The instructions mention that it works best when the engine is runing.
  
  
  
• Works well, but fell apart after 3wks
  By A3K3HLP90MIM21 on 2005-08-28
  Works well, but after 3wks of occasional use the casing on the plug to the ipod came apart!
  
  
• Great Product
  By A1E3L0MZ58MNWQ on 2006-02-21
  It works perfectly.
  
  Also, I read that if you have it plugged in and attactched to your ipod, it might mess up ur iPod, so yeah, be careful when turning on the car and what not.
  
  
• a must have...
  By A2I12UAEU0V1SB on 2006-03-08
  if you plan to use the ipod in your car with the belkin tunecast II. It cut the static down and interference considerably as opposed to using the tunecast II with the batteries only.
  
  
• Works Great
  By A2330EJX8MA1RN on 2006-07-10
  This item does exactly what it's suppose to do. It also makes the signal stronger therefore you get better reception. Worth the money. Only drawback would be, there is a lot of cord hanging around.
  
  
• Works Great!
  By A3CU3GIPZUCB1I on 2005-10-19
  Works perfectly, and I like the "iPod" styling that it has. Price was better than some others as well.
  
  
• Absolutely Perfect
  By A238WU0753MDVJ on 2005-12-06
  Very fast charger, great design. Kudos to the engineers for the great design. Also has a great price. Don't buy anything else!
  
  
• Great Product, Great Buy!!
  By A1WZP0R2GSS4ON on 2005-12-28
  This is by far the best car charger for the iPod at the best price.
  
  I have read other reviews, which state a possible surge when the car starts if connected to the iPod so I always make sure to plug it in after I start the car. I don't believe this product is as bad as some of these reviewers say it is since I have been using it for many months now with no problem.
  
  This is much cheaper and better than the other Belkin car charger. It has worked great, as advertised, and is especially good for long car trips when my iPod battery dies. Thus, I highly recommend this product and belive it is the best iPod car charger on the market.
  
  
• Belkin power cord
  By AZRZHCQ8VIHJM on 2006-03-24
  I bought Belkin FM transmitter to hook it into my portable DVD player. Use the Belkin power cord to power FM transmitter instead of using conventional battery.
  Power cord should be supplied with a filter to avoid a nuisance humming interference noise from car generator.
  
  
• Worthless Time Wasting Product
  By A3SX16JBUY7KIU on 2006-03-25
  If You are thinking of buying a Belkin Product DON'T. There products are hard to find, and you will get conflicting information from their vendors. This is what happened to me. I was told to order this product by a salesperson at Circuit City. I went to Bestbuy, Radio Shack and then Circuit City to find it. None of these stores had the product available. I was told at Circuit City that this product would solve my problem by allowing me to charge my Belkin wireless FM Receiver which I purchased for Christmas for my Daughter from Costco. The product didn't solve the problem. I still have to buy batteries for the Belkin Wireless FM Receiver. Which by the way uses quite a lot of them. After all the time I spent trying to fix this Belkin Product I purchased a Sony Product online that was cheaper, easier to get and did the job better than any Belkin Product.
  
  
• Good price AND works with the new Ipod Classic
  By A2Y0J4UXEQ5FXP on 2008-02-25
  The packaging does not explicitly say that the charger works with the new iPod Classic, only that it works with "Ipod Video". Well it works just fine with the 160 GB Classic and saves you a bundle over ipod's more expensive car charger. It was made in China though, so be sure to keep young children from chewing on it :-) I just wish I could find stuff NOT made in China.
  
  

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