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How to choose iPod car adapters

The fascinating thing about the iPod is that you can listen to music anywhere and given the considerable amount storage it presents, the possibility of playing it in your car comes as a huge welcome. With the iPod car adapter, this becomes a possibility. However, choosing the right adapter may require some knowledge, and this article aims at arming you with what you need.

Options on the market

When choosing car adapters, you will have to make a choice between three designs and pick the one that ably fits your taste and preference. Typical iPod dock This device will typically connect through the dock connector and will broadcast music and allows the user to select FM channels. The advantage of these audio adapters is that the transmission is of high quality sound and the elimination of using extra wires. It also serves as a charger adapter, thereby giving you the price of two in one. Nonetheless, they are expensive in comparison to cassette adapters and may at times be prone to interruptions by other FM signals. Built-in iPod jack Most of the new car models have the jacks pre-installed, or will provide a provision to install them later. They only require the user to install a cable to both the cable and the jack. The advantage with this adapter is the high quality sound and the lack of wires. The disadvantage is that it is not found in some cars and it will prove to be expensive when both buying and installing. Cassette adapter They act as just like the usual cassette adapter. It involves plugging the iPod and inserting the cassette plug to the tape deck. The advantage of these adapters is that they are designed for the iPod, in addition to features specific only to the iPod. However, they fall in quality superiority and are expensive.

Factors to consider

When buying an adapter, ensure that it will work concurrently with your car model and the iPod car cables. You should also establish the use of adapters in the car. Some have the capability of playing music only while driving, while others have an in-car charger to charge the iPod and ensure that the music plays even when the car is stationary. Although expensive, the charger ensures consistency in playing music.

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