FM transmitter:Gimmick or Grand Tool?

Posted by Timi Cantisano on 26 December 2008 0 Comment

The trial with the N78 left me with something that I would desire in all handsets that would come from Nokia, the FM transmitter.  This feature allows users to stream audio over an FM channel.  I find t this feature is great for impromptu sharing or just using it as a dedicated music device in your vehicle.  I understand that the quality of FM streaming isnt the best, but its better then nothing. 

Although I did get a chance to stream music over radio, I wasnt able to test navigation and other audio, if this can stream voice navigation directions to car speakers it would greatly increase the usability of Nokia Maps and many other audio based applications.  In the Los Angeles area most of the FM stations are currently in use so I had a difficult time finding a station that would clearly stream audio, both car and in  home.  Sometimes the audio would be clear without interruptions, other times there would be hiccups.  It is a possibility that Los Angeles just doesn’t have any open FM stations (took me forever to find a decent station to use), or something to do with the sensitivity of the FM transmitter.  I hope to explore this more when I am able to receive a trial of the N85 (which is a newer device that has FM transmitter feature).  But I have to ask myself is this a true tool or gimmick to pack more into phones?

Posted by Timi Cantisano   @   26 December 2008 0 comments

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