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Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless 800 : Review

Posted to Accessories 2010-03-11

The new Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless 800 is a wireless FM transmitter for the iPod or iPhone. It can be used to play your iPod or iPhone through your car's FM radio without direct connection to the radio. The unit features Monster AutoScan 3D, which scans the entire FM frequency 3 times and chooses the clearest FM frequency available.

The device also features an external antenna which delivers an improve signal, an advanced LED display that is easy to see day or night and one touch control for tuning. The iCarPlay Wireless 800 has 3 station presets so you can save the clearest frequencies for instant recall. The unit charges your iPod or iPhone while you're listening, so it can be used on those long road trips.

Rating:

3.2 out of 5

Value

The iCarPlay Wireless 800 is priced on the upper end of the spectrum for wireless FM transmitters, but it is made to the usual Monster Cable quality standards. You can purchase a unit with similar specs for half the price, so it's hard not to think that you're paying for the name rather than the device. With that being said, if it's in your budget range and you plan on using it for a few years, it should stand up well to the heavy use and abuse that a mobile device like this is usually subjected to.

Features

The Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless 800 is a full-featured FM transmitter. It matches the specs of the competition's higher end models, if you don't mind the price. The bright LED display is easy to see under all lighting conditions, and the 3 station presets are a very nice feature. The external antenna delivers a strong signal with little interference, and the AutoScan 3D technology ensures the clearest possible frequency. And the fact that it charges your device while in use means you're ready to listen to your tunes when you get where you're going.

Summary

If you're in the market for a wireless FM transmitter for you iPhone or iPod, the iCarPlay Wireless 800 makes a good choice. It is expensive, but you do get a full featured device that lives up to Monster Cable's reputation for quality. All in all a good offering from Monster Cable if it's in your budget.

Pros

AutoScan 3D technology
Bright LED display
External antenna
3 station presets
Charges iPod or iPhone while in use

Cons

There are no cons for this product