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Brand: Belkin #F8V7058-APL
Avg Customer Rating: 3.5 from 70 customers
Compatibility: iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G; nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod touch; iPod miniConnects iPod device to car's cigarette lighter.125-inch audio-out jack lets you play the iPod through your car stereo (requires optional cassette adapter or FM transmitter)Replaceable safety fuse to protect from potentially damaging spikes or short circuitsManages excess cord easily with convenient strap
BELKIN F8V7058-APL - The Auto Kit connects your too cool iPod to your car's power source and speaker system, and includes an exclusive BELKIN cable that charges the iPod from your car's cigarette lighter. It also provides an adjustable amplifier and 3.5mm audio out jack that sends the sound to other audio equipment Lifetime Belkin warranty Special Apple packaging
The Belkin F8V7058-APL Auto Kit for iPods with Dock Connector connects your iPod device to your car's power source, and includes an exclusive Belkin cable that charges your iPod from your car's cigarette lighter. Perfect for those long road trips, the Belkin auto kit not only keeps your iPod fully charged, but when used with other accessories such as the Belkin Mobile Cassette Adapter or TuneCast Mobile FM Transmitter (not included), allows you to listen to continuous high-quality audio through your car stereo. The Belkin Auto Kit features an adjustable amplifier to control your iPod's volume level, and a 3.5-millimeter audio-out jack that lets you play your favorite iPod music through your car stereo or other audio equipment when using an FM transmitter or cassette adapter. For safety purposes this unit includes an illuminated LED indicator that lets you know when it is properly connected, and a built-in, replaceable safety fuse that protects your iPod from potentially damaging spikes in power or short circuits. Your iPod locks securely to the auto kit via the dock connector, while a convenient strap lets you easily manage your excess cord length.
Compatible with any iPod with a dock connector--including the iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Click Wheel), iPod color, and iPod 5G/5.5G Video--the Belkin F8V7058-APL auto kit is backed by a manufacturer's lifetime warranty.
What's in the Box
Belkin F8V7058-APL auto kit, a user's manual and warranty information.
Customer Reviews:
Date: 2008-04-23 Rating: 5
Great product
This cable does everything I wanted it to do. The sound quality is leaps and bounds better than using a 3.5mm cable through the headphone jack. I really like the built-in adjustable amplifier. The cord comes out of the connector at a 90° angle from the iPod. It takes a little getting used to, but it wasn't enough to dock it a star. I haven't experienced any ground-loop humming/buzzing with our '08 Accord sedan. It has integrated seamlessy into my setup. Overall I am very satisfied.
Date: 2008-03-11 Rating: 5
Works well
Charges you iPod. Has Analog out port to connect to tape cassette adapter. Has volume adjustment. Quality product.
Date: 2008-01-19 Rating: 4
Works great, but needs strain relief on connectors
I bought this as a gift for my girlfriend. She uses it with the Aux input jack in her Mazda3, and it works wonderfully. We particularly like the audio output at the base of the unit--that means that only one cable has to come out of the center console to connect to her iPod. We use a 12" cable between the Belkin charger and the Aux input, which keeps the cables to a minimum.
However, after about three months of use, the connection between the cable and the plug that connects to the iPod started to come loose. There was apparently no strain relief on that section, and the individual wires became visible as the outer jacket worked its way out. About two weeks later, it stopped transmitting music.
Thankfully, Belkin has a lifetime warranty (with an express replacement option)--so I just submitted the warranty information.
The only reason this product did not receive 5 stars was because of the strain relief issue. Otherwise--it's terrific!
Date: 2007-12-26 Rating: 5
Love it!
I love the functionality that allows me to charge my MP3 player and listen to it at the same time.
Date: 2007-12-11 Rating: 2
Just okay
Belkin F8V7058-APL. There is static with any movement of the connected iPod and an annoying electrical hum with the device volume control at certain levels. I don't know if it's broken or supposed to be this way. I'm too lazy to send it back and it's just acceptable for use.
