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Car holder for iPod

Added: 11/27/2005

One of iPod accessories which can be useful to you on travel is iPod car holder. The basic purpose is to secure your iPod and not let it roll over the car compartment. In this article we shall consider various types of these kits existing in the world market. The article might help you choose the accessories necessary for you and your iPod while traveling.

So if you have decided to  travel by car and have decided to take the iPod that will be fine to draw your attention to one of the iPod accessories - iPod car holder.


TuneWear company, a producer of  iPod accessories, has been announced the TuneCup, an adjustable cup holder cradle for the iPod family.


The TuneCup, is able to fit different iPod models through the use of adjustable fit wings and spring loaded back support. The TuneCup simply slides into a standard cup holder in a car and also has an adjustable ballpoint that allows the iPod to rotate horizontally 360 degrees and angle back and forth for easy viewing of the screen. It can also stand by itself on any flat surface.


Other features of the TuneCup include an S-video out port to connect to any compatible monitor, an audio output to connect to a stereo system in a car or at home and a dock connector port.
Another cup based holder is Belkin TuneDok by Belkin Components company.


It comes with a Belkin 3-Year Warranty and  works with both original and 3rd generation iPods. However it is not compatible with iPod mini model so please, keep your eyes open. TuneDok uses  innovative AirGrip technology for secure placement.


The Belkin TuneDok makes it easy to take along your iPod and play tunes in your car. Simply place your iPod into the TuneDok and let the AirGrip suction-cup functionality hold it in position for easy access. TuneDok provides security and stability along with a flexible construction to perfectly fit in your cars cup-holder console.
Here is one more member of the cup-based family. The PodPod iPod Car Holder will keep your iPod safe and scratch-free when driving.


The PodPod is a cup-style holder for the iPod that fits easily into your car's drink holder, and keeps the player safe at an easy to see and easy to access angle. The PodPod is made from compressible foam, so will fit in most cup holders, and can be adjusted for standard size and mini iPods. This compressibility also keeps your Pod safely in place, and the material won't scratch its surface. The PodPod also has handy grooves in the rim, allowing you to use your charging cable with an in-car charger without removing your iPod. This car holder is suitable for 1 - 4G iPods, the iPod Photo and iPod Mini.


Now we will observe the multifunctional car holder PodGear CarDock FM. The PodGear CarDock FM enables you to resend tunes from your iPod to your car radio on any frequency, while keeping your battery charged. This car kit includes everything you need to make your iPod road ready, it's got a secure holder, which keeps your iPod securely in place of  a mobile FM Transmitter, which sends audio signals from the iPod to the car's FM Radio and transmits the music through the car speakers. The holder also charges the iPod device as it takes power from the cigar lighter socket into which it is pluged. This holder is suitable for 3G, 4G, Mini iPod and iPod Photo models.

This information might be useful for you. It may as well influence you decision to buy a car holder for your iPod or even both. If it is of no interest for you, just turn over the page.

 




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