Improved Sound Through Radio Speakers

[MichaelK]

I have just purchased a FM Transmitter for my Dell Axim X5 and I am delighted with the results. It connects through the headphone socket and plays the sound track on the PDA through the car speakers. You have to tune the radio to a "dead" frequency and then set the FM Transmitter to the same frequency, that way when a message, tune or sound is broadcast it plays through the car radio speakers.

Now when I use my Tomtom the instuctions are crisp and clear. I found the best setting is to set the volume on the PDA at about a third and then to tune the volume on the radio to suit. I used to get so frustrated with the tinny sound on the Dell machine and just felt that I wanted to share this great news with all PDA users. This was one gadget that I did not know about. It was designed primarily to be used with ipod players, but I can confirm excellent results with the X5.

I guess it works perfectly with music files as well.

[Mahstah]

Sounds interesting MichaelK, what make/model transmitter did you use? Sounds like a mini-phono out plug connected to an FM transmitter. Useful for any device with a mini-phono output.

-Mahstah

[MichaelK]

Yes that's right. I purchased a rechargeable LCD FM Transmitter. I'd never seen this gadget before and have found it very useful. I purchased it from Techfocus in the uk. I'm sure there are many suppliers in the US with similar products. But here is a link anyway.
http://www.techfocus.co.uk/iTrip-FM-...ers/TFM06B.htm

[GoodGerman]

The same (or very similar) device is also offered in the U.S. at Calcellular.com
http://www.calcellular.com/car-songbird-2.html
for $ 15.99, including a car charger.