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Flexpod Car Mount System for Apple iPhone 3G and 3GS / iPod Touch 2nd and 3rd Gen - Cutting Edge FM Transmitter and Charger with DC Surge Protection and Stabilized Flex-Neck | 
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| Brand: AP
Category: CE
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $39.99
You Save: $40.00 (50%)
New (1) Used (2) Refurbished (1) from $19.99
Rating:  339 reviews
Media: Electronics
UPC: 637836458301
EAN: 0637836458301
ASIN: B001QFXDA2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Superior Mount design combines 3 most important features in just one unit | | • | Hands-free calling , Music Automatically Fades out when Call Comes in and Resumes When Finished Enabling use of the iPhone Speakerphone | | • | Transmitter features LCD screen and best quality sound in today's FM transmitter technology | | • | Simple to use: plug into cigaretter lighter adapter -charge and play; Color: Black |
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Product Description
2nd Generation Enhanced Go Groove FlexPod
Play, Charge, and Mount your Apple iPhone or iPod ON THE GO!
Works with ALL PREVIOUS and LATEST Generations of iPod and iPhone.
Play Music Through Your Car Speakers!
Sound quality is SUPERIOR to most any FM Transmitter on the market, and now features an enhanced FM Transmitting Chipset with DC Surge Protection.
A well designed display and easy to use frequency finder, makes tuning into your Music simple!
Make and Receive Calls on your IPHONE Hands-Free while driving!
Equipped with a convenient Hands-Free Audio Port, it's easy to use your phone while driving.
When calls come in, your music will auto-fade out and allow you to accept a call with one touch of the screen.
Audio comes through your car speakers! After the call, music auto-fades back in. No need for bluetooth or headsets.
DC Stabilizer, Flexible Neck and Rotating Head Provides a Perfect Fit in Nearly ANY Car!
The FlexPod plugs into your DC Car Outlet (Cigarette Lighter Socket). With its Flexible Neck and Rotating Head, you can adjust to fit nearly any make or model.
Holds Your iPod or iPhone Securely
Adjustable locking arms with cushioned rubber grips, and a non-slip rest make this the best at securely and conveniently holding your device.
You can adjust the FlexPod to almost ANY angle! It's the IDEAL Mount for use with GPS Navigation on the iPhone.
Innovative USB Charging Port
Leading the Industry with new innovations
Charge your iPod or iPhone, and ANY USB ENABLED DEVICE!
The Go Groove Flexpod is the PERFECT Accessory for an ON-THE-GO Lifestyle!
BACKED BY A 3 YEAR WARRANTY! This product is not affiliated with Apple, Inc. The terms "iPod" and "iPhone" are used for compatibility purposes only. iPhone and iPod trademarks are the property of Apple Inc.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Great. Does it all. Very happy with it. February 26, 2009
J. Desharnais (USA)
64 out of 68 found this review helpful
Got this on a whim when I saw the sale.
Was worried since I didn't know the brand very well, and I hadn't seen this product in person before.
The build quality of the unit seems good. It's also pretty stylish looking. The back plate and clamps have rubbery foam pads on them which will protect your device from scratches and blemishes.
The digital display and buttons on the top work very well and are easy to use.
The FM Transmitter on this thing is very impressive. I've owned a handful of FM transmitters and this is the best I've had. It completely takes over the station I have it set to and plays very clean audio with zero static, hiss, fuzzy, breakups, or quality loss.
The audio also goes right through the lower dock connector, which is nice. You only need to use the headphone jack if you want to utilize the hands free features of the phone/device. Plugging the small cable (included) from your headhphone jack to the "hands free" port on the device allows you to play phone calls through your car speakers.
While the audio quality won't be as good as a direct auxiliary stereo input, I was very impressed... and I consider myself to have pretty high standards for audio quality. (Just make sure your device volume isn't blasted too high, or it will sound over driven. Be sure to put it at 50-75% and use your car stereo volume the rest of the way). On the plus side, you don't have to worry about tethering your device to the stereo input with this method (FM vs Aux in).
The "Goose neck" is sturdy yet easy to manipulate. The dock is also tilt able and is very easy to angle towards you, no matter where you are looking at it from. The dock holds the device (in my case, an iPhone 3G) very nicely and firmly. I noticed that the best way to ensure a snug fit is to pre-tighten the clamps and then slide the device in snugly, rather than placing the device in the dock first and then attempting to tighten the clamps around it.
I tested the stability of the dock and the fit of the device within the it, and all seemed well. I accelerated quickly, stopped fast, swerved and took sharp corners, etc. Other than a little bit of jitter here and there, it stayed quite stable and I had no fear of my iPhone falling out.
I got this so that I can use my iphone a bit easier without risking serious personal injury while driving. Having no tactile response is dangerous. While a windshield mount may be even better for positioning, This places the iphone within viewable range of my focus. Plus it charges and acts as my FM transmitter, which is great seeing as the iphone has somewhat weak battery life and I love listening to music on my long commute.
Today on my lunch break I had playlist running in the background while I used google maps for GPS and directions to the place I was going. All the while the phone was placed just a short ways above my shifter. Very convenient.
There is even a USB port on the side of the dock, which will charge other USB-chargeable devices.
I definitely recommend this product.
Great Transmitter April 29, 2009
Kevin Anderson (California)
30 out of 32 found this review helpful
I used this for the past few days, and I have to say, it works really well compared to other transmitters I've tried. I had a DLO that just didn't give me the sound or consistency I was looking for.
This FM Transmitter in contrast makes up for everything my old one was lacking. This one has a nice cradle with grips so my IPHONE never rolls around when I drive. Also, locking of the station seems pretty strong... I can use it on a lot of different stations, even though I live in a big city. I rate the sound quality a 9 out of 10, and the design I give a 10 out of 10.
I've never heard of this brand, but it seems like they are good at making FM Transmitters.
One more thing... this is awesome because I can use it with my IPHONE tot alk while I'm driving. It is now illegal to talk on a cell phone in California while driving, but with this thing, when a call comes in, you just leave it in the cradle, the music fades out, then touch the screen, and the call comes through your speakers. I am always skeptical if the caller on the other end can hear me as well as i can hear them, but whenever I ask, they say they hear me just fine... I guess it's just hard to believe that this thing works so well.
I recommend t anyone with an IPHONE or IPOD.
The Wife is Thrilled with this product... March 6, 2009
Donald P. Martin Jr. (Concord, NH)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
After purchasing an Ipod mount system with a "locking wheel" that fell off and disappeared under the car seat within a week, I decided to try this mounting system instead and count the other one as a loss.
I couldn't be happier... and it's not even for me! It's for my wife. She thanks me nearly every day for getting this for her. The reception, she reports, is perfect... no static and no trouble finding a "clear" station as it was with my previous purchase. The flexible neck makes it very easy to position to a convenient location. It is very easy to use. It's also very easy to remove and stow in her purse or to carry inside. The "locking slides" on the side are cushy and make a nice seal to hold the Ipod in place.
We took a ride the other day to run some errands, and I was extremely impressed with the sound quality and the look and design of the unit. I am now going to purchase one for myself (since I just happen to be right here on the page!).
My wife is eight-months pregnant, and if there is anything that makes her driving experience a happy, comfortable one, I'm happy too. I look forward to getting one for my car.
****************** UPDATE *************************
Yes, I did end up getting one for my car, and I love it. My sister-in-law also saw my wife's set up, and she wants one for her birthday. So I absolutely recommend this product... and I am glad I gave it five stars! It deserves that rating.
Oustanding...Does all It's Supposed to Do and Does It WELL!! May 20, 2009
B. A. Jones (Little Rock, AR, USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I needed something that would let me enjoy the contents of my iPod Nano 4G during my anticipated long distance drive over the holiday weekend. I tested this puppy out and it is simply wonderful! As noted by other customers, the FM transmitter gives out the clearest audio I have ever heard--no static whatsoever! It's setup to allow the user to easily control/view their mobile Apple device while having it charge. The plug is ingeniously engineered to where you can easily manipulate this plug from fully plugged in to partially unplugged-- this device is reinforced at the plug to stay put if you leave it slightly unplugged. Awesome!--no constant putting away/setting up routines! The USB jack allows me to trickle-charge my phone. 1 plug for both of my most important mobile devices. I am extremely pleased and impressed! A+++++
EDIT 8 JUN 09--After having used it since my trip, I have noticed the signs of shoddy workmanship that some of the more critical customers identified. I had issues with the bottom "prongs" that give the iPod footing inside the mount. The bottom would occasionally open and cause these things to fall out. If I were to lose either of these pieces it wouldn't be able to hold the device anymore--game over. It also has little to no resistance rotating in the outlet--especially with a heavier iPhone--resulting in more frustration than it's worth. I cannot say I would recommend to another customer at this point, since this thing might fall apart on me I'll probably have to get something else that's more built to last soon. A very good concept, but they have a lot of work to do to make this product perfect. I would now downgrade it to 3 stars.
Great product! October 24, 2009
knitgnome (Indianapolis, IN)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic product. The only problem is the charging cord is a little long and hangs down but otherwise iit is super. I can see what is playing and charge my Creative Zen at the same time. Audio is through vehicle so if you have a good sound system you will love this.
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