[mastermike87]

I'm trying to stream TuneIn radio to my car stereo system but my car has no cassette, just cd player and radio (not even an aux port). So I'm in the market for an FM transmitter, preferably one that isn't cigarette charged as I have my premium car charger already in there.

General thoughts on good FM transmitters for BBRY and maybe suggestions for the Z10?

Cheers!

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[Lendo]

Amazon.com: Scosche FMT4 tuneIN Universal FM Transmitter for iPod/MP3 Player: Electronics

[Thunderbuck]

Actually, I just found the BlackBerry OEM Bluetooth handsfree device for, like, $20 in Staples clearance bin, and I got one for my wife. One of the cooler features is it WILL stream audio to your FM radio...

[The Me]

Actually, I just found the BlackBerry OEM Bluetooth handsfree device for, like, $20 in Staples clearance bin, and I got one for my wife. One of the cooler features is it WILL stream audio to your FM radio...

Could you please send a picture and maybe a SKU/USG of the item please?

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[bintheredundat]

I've always used the vm-605 made by BlackBerry.
- uses the same micro usb charger
- I stream podcasts all day from my phone. Find the battery on the transmitter lasts a long time.
- also works to take calls - I assume most do but it's very seamless. Reads the incoming number ti you so no need to touch your phone.
http://ca.blackberry.com/support/acc...elpage=desktop

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[The_Big]

Just got the BlackBerry VM-605 refurbished on shop crackberry.com. for $25. It works well and it comes with a 60 days garantie.

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[mastermike87]

The VM 605 says it will shut off one minute after an audio file has stopped. How does that work for an app like TuneIn ?

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[mastermike87]

Bump

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[The Me]

Is the vm605 also an fm transmitter?

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[The Me]

Also, is the transmission good or is it like every other fm transmitter?

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[Thunderbuck]

Is the vm605 also an fm transmitter?

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Yes, the vm605 is an fm transmitter, and that's the one I was talking about in my post above.

As for that one-minute timeout, that's after one minute of SILENCE. If you're streaming music, the device will keep going until 1 minute after you stop streaming.

Also, it has a built in battery, but charges off USB. Get a lighter plug with a couple of USB ports, use one for your phone and one for the vm605, and you're laughing. PLUS, you get handsfree to boot.

EDIT: and the sound quality is good, too. You can adjust the transmission frequency through the whole scale to find one that works in your area.

[bintheredundat]

Yes, the vm605 is an fm transmitter, and that's the one I was talking about in my post above.

As for that one-minute timeout, that's after one minute of SILENCE. If you're streaming music, the device will keep going until 1 minute after you stop streaming.

Also, it has a built in battery, but charges off USB. Get a lighter plug with a couple of USB ports, use one for your phone and one for the vm605, and you're laughing. PLUS, you get handsfree to boot.

EDIT: and the sound quality is good, too. You can adjust the transmission frequency through the whole scale to find one that works in your area.

^this!

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[bintheredundat]

The VM 605 says it will shut off one minute after an audio file has stopped. How does that work for an app like TuneIn ?

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as mentioned after a min of silence the fm disconnects but the bluetooth portion is still connected to your phone if you are within range.
A simple press of a button on the side of the vm connects the fm again and your back in business. Im thinking it's a battery saving feature.

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[anon(5681920)]

Just to add, I have the VM605 and sound quality is very good. I run all my media through it when driving. Will sometimes loose it's connection to the car stereo but it is simple enough to reconnect.

[ChaoticBlissPA]

this kinda bothers me. I have usb ports in my car stereo, but apparently they are only designed to work with apple products. on the plus side, the usb port at least charges my phone.

[tommo7788]

Nokia N900 has one built in to the phone... How cool would it be to have one in the Z10,

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[The_Big]

Nokia N900 has one built in to the phone... How cool would it be to have one in the Z10,

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Not really... for security purposes you don't want a broadcasting device integrated on your phone... any body with a radio could listen in if you forget to switch it off. I doubt BlackBerry will allow this feature.

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[mastermike87]

Would it be worth it for me to install a usb or aux port in my Honda oem deck? It would be like 150 I think ?

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[Thunderbuck]

this kinda bothers me. I have usb ports in my car stereo, but apparently they are only designed to work with apple products. on the plus side, the usb port at least charges my phone.

If you have a Z10, you might need to go into the storage settings and turn on USB Mass Storage mode. With this on, if you plug your phone into the port your stereo should view it just like a big thumb drive.

[tommo7788]

I installed an aux port in my Honda, it fits in the cd changer port, then got a blackberry gateway. Works great and makes use of NFC!

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[mastermike87]

I installed an aux port in my Honda, it fits in the cd changer port, then got a blackberry gateway. Works great and makes use of NFC!

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How much did it cost? Where?

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[geoffsdad]

I'm trying to stream TuneIn radio to my car stereo system but my car has no cassette, just cd player and radio (not even an aux port). So I'm in the market for an FM transmitter, preferably one that isn't cigarette charged as I have my premium car charger already in there.

General thoughts on good FM transmitters for BBRY and maybe suggestions for the Z10?

Cheers!

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Walmart has a 50 dollar one by griffin. Works great for me. Has the charger and radio in one package.


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[Felipe Arroyo]

I just bought a blackberry q10 and need a fm transmitter to play music in my car. Someone help please!!

[Djlatino]

Though FM transmitters are dandy and all, they decrease audio quality by a ton.

If you have an older car, switch out the stereo system and go to a pawn shop to find one that supports auxiliary cables. That way you can hook up anything with a headphone jack.

The newer cars come with aux connections too! Use them instead.

[sanjk1]

I heard the Z10 already contains an fm radio except it hasn't been utilised. Pretty sure I saw it on the tear down

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