Cool Tool for Your Car: Wireless MP3 FM Modulator

The wire that goes from my car radio's cassette deck adapter to the MP3 player invariably gets wrapped around the stick shift. And I'm getting tired of it. I'm also just sick of listening to my 16-year-old niece tell me how behind the times I am.

So yes, I feel ancient (and to some of you, probably look it)--but my old-fashioned cassette adapter was cheap, like under $3 on Amazon.

Old, old technology--but cheap!

Nonetheless, in the interest of staying somewhat on top of technology, I tried out Kensington's FM transmitter, the LiquidFM Plus for MP3 Players.

If you're unfamiliar with these gadgets, or, like me, tried one in the past that worked as well as a teenager on his first summer job, you'll be surprised. Just turn on the car's radio (tuned to any FM station) and plug your MP3 player into the LiquidFM Plus.

The LiquidFM scans the radio for a clear, unused frequency and beams the MP3's sounds directly to that channel. The device gives you three station presents, an important feature because as you travel, the channel you're using may pick up an existing radio station.

Power for the LiquidFM comes from your car's cigarette lighter; use your MP3's USB cable to charge it with LiquidFM USB-pass through port. You can pick one up for under $50.

Do away with a cassette adapter with Kensington's LiquidFM.

iPod and iPhone Alert
There's also a Kensington car gadget for iPod and iPhone fanatics. The LiquidAUX for iPhone and iPod is a wireless remote that gives you a way to play, pause, and skip tracks on your either of those devices.

BTW, if you're contemplating buying a new iPhone, read 10 Things the 3G iPhone is Still Missing and Bugs & Fixes: Dealing With iPhone Apps. And if you're in the selling mode, read Bidding for IPhone 3G Tops $1,000 on eBay

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