Belkin TuneBase FM Expert Reviews

[Updated July 1, 2005: Following our review of the two TuneBase models, Belkin released an updated version of the TuneBase FM that addresses some of the points raised in our original review. This version of TuneBase FM is now the only one on store ...

Beautiful aesthetic and practical design for an all-in-one iPod mini car mount, power charger and audio output

In original versions, audio quality of both FM transmission and line-out weren't as good as in other products we've tested. In updated version, both have been improved - not ideally, but close enough for most people

As a final note, we received two different new TuneBase FM units for testing - the second one worked perfectly for iPod mini charging, while the first one charged our 2G iPod mini but not our 1G model. After internal testing of the first unit, Belkin ...

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Looks good, memory presets

Struggled to find a signal

As a technology that works we would struggle to recommend this as the signal transmitted wasn't half as good as the Griffin's we have tested

Our party piece is being able to drink lager through our eyes. The Belkin TuneBase FM Transmitter's party piece is the inclusion of ClearScan that does away with all the faff of you searching for FM stations.

ClearScan technology eliminates all the hard work. It's cheap

Only two presets?! Dull styling

The Belkin TuneBase FM transmitter is a decent, if unspectacular mid-range FM transmitter for your iPod. Move along now...

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Feels well put together, ClearScan feature is simple but effective, looks much better than the earlier version, LCD display is easy to read, good set of extra optimisation button options

Expensive compared to rivals, gooseneck mounting wire might not be for everyone, line-out option handy but use of cables could get annoying

The ClearScan FM isn't all that cheap, but it does offer some significant sound quality benefits over something like the iLuv model. In our test car the 'gooseneck' stalk offered a much more precise way of positioning the iPod too. Worth a look.

The FM transmitter is still the easiest solution to stream music from your iPod in your car. The sound is transmitted by FM to car radio, which broadcasts on the speakers of the vehicle. Unfortunately, the transmission quality is often poor and in our pre...