Can anyone recommend a car dock?

[deenybird]

I've never used something like this, so....
I'd like something cheap, that will charge my 3g, and play music?
anything in particular i should look at?
thanks

[JayR_The_DJ]

I have the Kensington LiquidAUX Deluxe kit. Not cheap, but it works for me. I like the steering wheel remote.

LiquidAUX(TM) Deluxe for iPhone and iPod

[deenybird]

that one sure does look nice jr, i like the steering wheel remote too.
I was hoping for something < $60.00

[Chefanim]

You arent going to find something nice for cheap.
I have the Belkin tunecast. its around $90
Belkin F8Z183 Tunebase FM for iPod and iPhone in Digital Media Player FM Transmitters at JR.com

[sziklassy]

wow if you are willing to spend about 100 bucks why not just spend like 150 and get a new headunit that the ipod/phone plugs directly into? If you have steering wheel controls in your car it will even work with that.

Alpine makes some great decks if this interests you. But they are right... for 60 bucks you won;t get much better than a crappy FM tuner.

You arent going to find something nice for cheap.
I have the Belkin tunecast. its around $90
Belkin F8Z183 Tunebase FM for iPod and iPhone in Digital Media Player FM Transmitters at JR.com

an fm tuner for 90 bucks? I just died a little...

[Chefanim]

I have a Touchscreen DVD receiver with Multiple AV inputs, and the Belkin Tunecast has an audio output on the bottom of it, so it doesnt have to be used as an FM transmitter, it can be used with an AUX input. What I liked about it is how it holds the phone, it has a cradle made specifically for it, its not some adjustable thing, so I know its secure.

[sziklassy]

I have a Touchscreen DVD receiver with Multiple AV inputs, and the Belkin Tunecast has an audio output on the bottom of it, so it doesnt have to be used as an FM transmitter, it can be used with an AUX input. What I liked about it is how it holds the phone, it has a cradle made specifically for it, its not some adjustable thing, so I know its secure.

I solved this by plugging my aux in to the audio port on the iphone... sort of defeats the purpose of this contraption. I guess if you want something to hold and charge your phone for 90 bucks... but again you can just get a cable that plug right into even the touchscreen (obviously depending on brand) and you can control it right from the touch screen. The each his own I guess, but it seems to me you spent 90 bucks where 5 bucks would suffice.

[Chefanim]

I wanted something to hold it and charge it, also my receiver doesnt have iPod controls. I wasnt concerned about the price, and I wanted it for a next day trip, so I didnt have time to shop online for a better deal. Im happy with it

[sziklassy]

Must be nice to not worry about price

[Chefanim]

well.... Ive got a job

[sziklassy]

So do I.... also have $36k a year in tuition
Ah well, someday.... LOL

[Chefanim]

Well thats your problem.... You need to drop out of school and just buy iPhone accessories.

[sziklassy]

HAHA, something tells me I would be happier if I just stuck it out

[Chefanim]

I guess... If happiness for you means financial success and a meaningful life helping animals... Otherwise go for the car dock

[sziklassy]

That made me smile. I gave you a thanks for it

[Chefanim]

Thanks for the thanks

Glad I made someone smile today

[majooks]

damn 100$ for a dock?! wtf

[tikigod19]

i keep seeing things like this :

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...BL._SS400_.jpg

which I'd love but I already have a bluetooth car kit and do not want the above simple thing to kick in when I receive calls. Having said that I tried receiving a call with bluetooth kit off when connected to my griffin fm transmitter and it did not switch to hands free... does that mean that the above item might not do it?

I basically want a cigarette lighter cradle like above that FM transmits and charges, but I dont want it to affect my bluetooth kit which currently kicks in fine when listening to my old 2g iphone itrip on my iphone 3g (obviously it doesnt charge now..)

[bowler001]

Check into the CarFM from PDO. Its a dock that can do handsfree talking, play music, and charge the iphone 3g. It's got amazing sound quality for an fm transmitter. I wrote a review on it somewhere in here. It's $49.99

PDO: CarFM for iPods and iPhones - FM Transmitter, Car Charger, iPhone Hands-Free

[tikigod19]

thats the one i linked a picture to, anyone know one that doesnt do handsfree calling and will not interfere with my bluetooth car kit?