Kensington LiquidAUX Deluxe Auxiliary Car Kit with Remote for iPod; iPhone 1G, 3G
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Our Price: $164.25
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Category: Network Media Player
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Manufacturer: KensingtonBrand: Kensington
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: 33430EU
Publisher: Kensington
Studio: Kensington
Music Label: Kensington
Product features:
- Compatibility: iPhone 1G, 3G; iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod classic 1G, 2G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G; iPod touch
- Superior sound quality from the direct auxiliary port connection through your car stereo system
- Plugs directly into your vehicle's auxiliary port and is operated with a 2.4GHz wireless remote control
- Charges iPhone and iPod devices through the 3.5-mm auxiliary cable
- Flexible gooseneck and rotating cradle for optimal positioning
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Customer Review: Brilliant charging, audio piping, cradle for the iPhone
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a cradle that plugged in to the car lighter socket to both charge and hold my iPhone and also had an Aux output for connecting to the car stereo in my 2005 Nissan Sentra and this fits the bill perfectly. It is a much neater solution than a mount with a windscreen suction cup and cables going everywhere in my opinion and I have also had my car broke into before just for having a GPS mount in the windscreen as so many people leave their dedicated GPS devices in the glovebox. This is much more discrete and while I feel safe leaving it in the socket all the time, being an all in one unit it is easy to remove and put back and fits in the door side pocket.
After reading other mixed reviews I thought I would still give it a try and have had no issues with it so far. I have it standing up vertically from the Sentra's socket by one of the cup holders and it has never fallen over with the iPhone in it. My iPhone 3G has a silicone case and my wife's 3GS has a hard case and both fit in the cradle without issue and are gripped firmly. The build quality seems fine to me and for those who seem to think one of the side arms are not releasing, you may not realize this cradle has a feature that when the cradle is in landscape orientation only the upper arm will release so that the iPhone does not drop out. The sound quality is also on par with connecting the iPhone's headphone socket directly into the car's Aux socket and I do not get any high pitch noise in my car (grounding issue with some car makes.)
It is great being able to control the iPod music from the steering wheel and it also works well with car navigation apps, which is another big reason I wanted to get a powered cradle with Aux output. To do away with having to haul another device around (dedicated GPS) I have started using the iPhone app Gokivo for car navigation, which works really well. The voice commands are piped over the Aux connection as expected so they come through loud and clear over the car's speakers and the app, like several others, fades out any iPod music playing in the background (the steering remote still works while the GPS app is running!), gives the voice instruction, and then fades the music back in. All this works out of the box and is very seemless. It's just a shame Apple won't let the likes of Pandora run in the background and use the remote iPod controls - that would be killer. About the only issue I have is the positioning of the lighter socket in my Sentra means one of the cup holders is blocked and the iPhone is held quite low down just below the radio, but with the steering remote control for music and apps like Gokivo that announce street names, etc this isn't much of an issue and is more Nissan's design flaw anyway. Last but not least, another great touch is that when I turn my car off, as the lighter socket loses power it automatically stops the music playing on the phone.
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Description of Kensington LiquidAUX Deluxe Auxiliary Car Kit with Remote for iPod; iPhone 1G, 3G
From everything we've seen over the past year or two, the near future of iPod and iPhone car integration can be summed up in three letters: AUX. Short for "auxiliary input," the presence of an "aux" port on a car enables an iPod or iPhone to make a direct wired audio connection to the car's audio system, delivering superior audio quality to FM transmitters and in most cases cassette tape adapters. Pricing is another advantage: you can get an auxiliary audio cable for between $5 and $15, versus $40 and up for good FM transmitters and $15-25 for tape adapters. Yet an aux port notably offers only an audio connection; as is the case with other inexpensive connection options, you'll need additional parts to charge, mount, or remote control the iPod.The Kensington LiquidAUX Deluxe delivers pure sound through your vehicle's stereo system while your iPhone and iPod charges. Simply plug your iPhone or iPod into the car kit using a 3.5-mm audio cable, and then insert the kit into your in-dash auxiliary port. Within seconds, digital-quality sound will be pumping through your car's audio system.
 Compact yet powerful, the car kit provides a secure location for your device to charge while giving you full access to your music files through a wireless remote control. |
 The LiquidAUX Deluxe provides wireless remote control of your music files, while keeping your iPhone or iPod securely in view. |
 The LiquidAUX Deluxe is tailor-made for the iPhone (1G and 3G); the iPod nano (1G, 2G, and 3G); all iPods (1G through 6G); and the iPod touch |
Fingertip Control
The steering wheel-mounted remote control is designed to be mounted with the controls on the interior of your steering wheel. The remote conveniently lets you play, pause, and skip music files with just your thumb, allowing you to keep your hands on the wheel.
Convenience
The dock adjusts to fit the iPhone and most iPod models without removing them from the case, and a smart audio sensor controls the kit's power automatically. Kensington's LiquidAUX Deluxe Auxiliary Car Kit is compatible with the iPhone (1G and 3G); iPod nano (1G, 2G, and 3G); all iPods (1G through 6G); and iPod touch. Note: An auxiliary port in your car is required for the LiquidAUX Deluxe.
Support
Backed by Kensington's two-year warranty, the LiquidAUX also comes with free technical support.
Important Note: Sound Effects
When using an auxiliary device in the car, you might hear a slight buzzing sound, engine noise, or high-pitched whine. That is because your car model has a grounding issue between the audio system and the power socket, which causes a whining or buzzing sound when you drive. This sound is not caused by your Kensington product; however, Kensington has an easy solution. Simply purchase an automotive ground loop isolator for your car that is compatible with a 3.5-mm jack. This simple tool will enable you to use your music in a safe, hands-free environment.
Kensington can provide you with a ground loop isolator free of charge by calling Kensington's Technical Support team at 1-800-535-4242. Please provide the serial number of your LiquidAUX product when you call Technical Support, and the company will arrange to ship you the ground loop isolator.
What's in the Box
Kensington LiquidAUX Deluxe Auxiliary Car Kit, remote control, and 4-foot audio extension cable.
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