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DLO nanoTune: A Great MP3 Accessory for Athletes

Posted October 23rd, 2006 at 2:00 AM by Adam Berger

Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces.

DLO nanoTune MP3 Players and their accessories can be really helpful training and motivational tools for runners and other athletes.

iPod nanos, for example, can be extremely helpful - but like many electronic devices out there have a plethora of accessories.

The problem is that if you want to get the most out of the paper thin nano - you end up having to lug around 10 huge accessories. This can become a very prohibitive issue for runners - especially marathoners who are out there for hours at a time.

The DLO nanoTune attacks the route of the problem with their new nanoTune by combining the following accessories into one item: FM radio, FM transmitter, headphone amp, is a protective case, allows dock and power through puts, and has a built in desktop stand.

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TFS Review: Driving to Your Next Race? Use the DLO Transdock Micro to Get Pumped Up!

Posted May 25th, 2006 at 1:38 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews

Do you love using a mp3 player with your favorite songs to pump you up in training or during a race? Do the first few notes of your favorite song get your adrenaline pumping? If so - then try the DLO Transdock Micro FM transmitter that I reviewed for Gadgetell to get you psyched for your next race . . .

Product: DLO TransDock micro
Price: $69.99
Rating: Very Good 7.93/10.0
Pros: Superior performance, direct connection for iPod shuffle, operates on all frequencies, AC plug-in powers the transmitter and charges your iPod, supports any 1/8″ device (other MP3 player, PSP, etc.)
Cons: No direct connection or holster for the iPod and iPod nano, hard to operate while driving, difficult to view screen while plugged in.
Overall: Extremely useful and reliable. A “breath of fresh air” in the realm of FM transmitters. Aside from some minor design flaws, a great buy and a product you won’t regret purchasing.

DLO Transdock Micro FM Transmitter This DLO FM transmitter is a small, black device that connects directly to your vehicle’s AC adapter. A dock on the top portion of the device allows for a direct connection for an iPod shuffle via USB. An included adapter is available for use with the nano, iPod mini and iPod as well as a 1/8″ auxiliary port for use with other audio devices such as your PC, PSP, or non-Apple MP3 player as well as a tape deck out if you choose not to use the FM transmitter. Push buttons to change frequencies are located on either side of the unit. A small, rectangular screen displays the frequency in use. Supports 4 preset stations for quick station changes as your drive. Finally, DLO promotes the fact that the cable can be used to charge your iPod in home (a $20 value) via your PC but that did not seem to be the case. My computer did not recognize the USB device leaving me with a drained iPod.