The world’s first RDS FM Transmitter for the iPod
September 18th, 2006 by Michael KwanThe latest innovation coming down Kensington’s accessory chute is the world’s first RDS FM Transmitter for the iPod.
What’s RDS, you may ask? Well, it stands for Radio Data System and is a standard developed in the 1980s that allows not only the audio to be sent over FM radio, but short text messages as well on a sub-frequency. To my knowledge, this is how in-car stereos can tell you the name of the station you’re listening to (sometimes even the song and artist).
The Kensington RDS FM Transmitter charges while it is in its dock, features brushed stainless steel accents, and boasts ClearFM technology for “superior sound quality.” MSRP is set at $90. Several non-RDS units were also announced, with prices ranging from $55 to $80.
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