My only complaint with the BTCUP is the output volume. For music, it was adequate, although I did need to crank up the stereo volume for quieter songs. However, for spoken word (such as podcasts), my car stereo volume had to be almost to the maximum in order to hear anything over the road noise. This is not uncommon with the FM transmitters I have used, but I had hoped that since the BTCUP can draw on more power, it might boost the signal a bit better. It could also be my radio, but I was not able to test the device in any other vehicle to know for sure.
The BTCUP can also work with your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, but I was unable to test this feature. Considering the price point for this device, I would recommend that you intend to use that function in addition to the iPod interface before purchasing it, as there are many other adequate FM transmitters for iPods that do not have the Bluetooth capability and are less expensive.
Macally's BTCUP for iPod would be a great gift for the technophile in your life, or for yourself. It is by far the easiest and most reliable FM transmitter I have used so far.
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