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| Soundfly SD WMA/MP3 Player Car Fm Transmitter for SD Card, USB Stick, Mp3 Players (iPod, Zune) | 
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| Buy New: $34.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 10 reviews)
Category: CE
Publisher: Soundfly
Studio: Soundfly
Brand: Soundfly SD
Label: Soundfly
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7 x 2 x 3
MPN: SD
UPC: 879961001018
EAN: 0879961001018
ASIN: B0018P7WZ2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Transmits on all FM frequencies (87.6MHz-107.9MHz) - Memorizes up to 7 FM frequencies | | • | Simple plug & play - Powers on & off automaitcally - Reads MP3 & WMA files | | • | Standard USB port, SD slot & 2.5mm stereo input - 3.5mm cable included for use with iPod, Zune | | • | Remote features: Folder shift - Fast Forward & Rewind - Repetition of defined Section- Bookmarking | | • | ID3-tag information via RDS: Wiev song information on your compatible radio display. (USB only) |
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Product Description
Soundfly SD lets you listen to sound files such as MP3 & WMA file stored in portable memory devices like USB flash memory & SD card, etc through your car radio speakers. It supports RDS (Radio Data System), so while listening to music, you can see the song and artist's name displayed on your car stereo. Soundfly SD transmits to all FM frequencies (87.6MHz - 107.9MHz) and memorizes up to 7 FM frequencies. It comes with fully functional remote control. You can also transmit music from other Mp3 players such as iPod, Zune etc. Just plug USB or SD card in Sound-Fly & Enjoy music!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 POOR TRANSMITTER August 17, 2008
THE DESIGBN IS GREAT THE TECHNOLOGY IS ALSO GOOD.
THE TRANSMITTER IS VERY POOR . TOO MANY INTERFERANCE.
IT TRANSMITS VERY LOW AND WHEN I AM IN TOWN THERE ARE TOO MANY FREQUENCY OVERIDES.THIS IS FAR BELOW THE PREVIOUS MP3 PLAYER I OWNED.
SINCE EVERYTHING HAVE TO BE TRANSMITTED TO THE RADIO I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO GIVE THIS UNIT A 3 STAR RATING.
 will not play on car radio August 16, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've spent about five hours trying to get this unit to work through my car radio. After matching both frequencies and trying to play my SD card there appears to be no transmission to radio at all. I even re-loaded my SD card three times to properly marked "MP3" folder. The unit lights up when plugged in...the remote control changes all functions but no sound on car radio. I cannot find manufacturer on Internet for troubleshooting. My 30 day return to Amazon has expired due to vacation so I guess this goes into the junk heap.
Nice Sound and Features, limited transmission range August 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this unit with a specific purpose in mind using the RDS functionality. I just recieved this unit yesterday and it is pretty impressive considering the low costs and RDS functionality.
1.) Sound - This is tricky. The sound is good using USB and SD cards as your source. However, the sound is great when you use the Analog input(2.5mm input) I would have expected the sound to be better with USB/SD cards. I was blown away when I played my Sony MP3 player thru the input jack. It sounded great. ( 4.5 Stars here)
2.) Power - This is powered by a 12v cigarette lighter plug. I wanted to use it in the house and power it from an AC outlet. I used a litte converter specifically designed for that purpose. On other units, as soon as you plug the unit into AC, you get a nasty little hum, and sometimes static. When this unit, it is very clean, no hum at all. ( Five Stars for that)
3.) Ease of Use - This unit has a very simple display that can be cryptic if you don't read the instructions. It is easier to use via the remote control,than the buttons on the unit. Most notable is the equalizer display which also doubles as a Volume Unit ( VU) meter. The instructions don't mention that, but that is how it works. There is also a volume control on the remote, but not on the unit itself. You can save up to 7 FM freqencies in memory and use the remote to scan the frequencies, pretty cool.
4.) RDS - This is the feature I was most curious about. The instructions say that RDS only works with the USB memory port, however that is not true. It also worked with the SD card port too, which was a nice surprise. The SD card hides away neatly. When you use a USB Flash drive, the flash drive sticks out and takes away from the compact form factor. The unit displays the name of the Song, track number and folder name. It also displays " Musicfly" intermittenly when a song is playing via SD or USB use. It displays "Musicfly" continuously if no song is playing. ( I am assuming this is an advertising splash screen from Sound Fly). Didn't see anyway to get rid of this.
Here is another operational quirk not mentioned in the intructions. If you decide to use the Analog input, but leave a USB or SD card in the unit,t he unit will keep playing and displaying the Song information on your RDS radio screen even though the audio switches the Analog Source. This was actually a plus for me because it means I can search through memory cards while listening to another audio source.
5.) Transmission Range - This is the only area where I was dissappointed. In all fairness to Satechi, it is advertised as a personal transmitter, and is probably not designed to transmit very far. That being said, I have other personal units that will transmit over 75 ft. ( line of sight) with no problem. This unit may give you 15 ft, but operates best within 10 ft of your radio. If Sound Fly would add just a little bit more power to this unit, it would be a great unit.
Summary -- The sound is great on the Analog input jack, Sound is good using SD or USB input. The remote control is very useful and adds some functionality that you can't do with buttons on the unit. ( don't loose your remote) It can be powered with AC/DC converters sources without the worry about HUM and interference. The RDS display works well if your radio is so equipped. ( I have only been able to find, 1 other RDS capable transmitter(Kennsington) and it is for the Ipod only and costs twice as much as this one.)
The only downdside for this unit for me is the transmission range, but that should not be a problem for anyone using this in a car.
Would I buy another one ? Yes
Update - 8/14/08
I did finally take this unit out an use in my car driving around town and it worked flawlessy most of the time. The only propblem, as I mentioned earlier, is power. You get a litte bit of hiss on the radio at various times, and I also noticed that if you pass another car that may be using a similar device, you will get interference from that passing cars' transmitter. As we use to say in the old days of CB radio, other transmitters just " step all over" this device. I don't have this problem with my VR3 transmitter. So again, if Satechi would add just a litte more power, this would be a 5 Star Unit.
Soundfly remembers which track to start on August 11, 2008
The device works well enough. It is difficult to adjust the frequencies to pair with your stereo. The sound quality is pretty good when there's no interference. Interference from intercity signal reflections off of buildings causes the reception to drift in and out. MP3s are played from the beginning; when interrupted, the MP3 starts at the beginning of the track- there's no adjustment within a track. Easy to shift between tracks.
good but not great August 9, 2008
This product worked okay but I was disappointed that the reception would cut out even when the chosen frequency was not near another station. With the unit less than a foot from my receiver the signal would fade in and out.
In all fairness, I live near a large city with strong broadcast signals which could possibly contribute to the less than ideal performance of this unit. Your results may vary.
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