Since late last year FM transmitters (commonly known as the iTrip or Jivo Utune) became legal in some countries in Europe. For so long these transmitters were illegal dating back to a law ratified many years ago. Many of us were using FM Transmitters ignorant of the law or simply not abiding by the law and having the hip iPod Accessory!
The law is currently under review in Ireland to allow the use of small short ranging transmitters such as the Jivo Utune.  This includes requirements to allow for the use of low power short range FM transmitters in the 87.5 – 108 MHz band in Ireland subject to certain conditions being met.

So what is an FM Transmitter? In effect it is a miniature radio transmitter that transmits your music wirelessly to a radio or stereo device. It’s such a handy add-on to my iPod (works with all iPods bar the shuffle and other MP3 players). I used to listen to CD’s in my car all the time, but they got so scratched. The good thing about the FM transmitter is, that you no longer need CD’s in the car.
These devices are intended to provide a wireless link from the output of a personal stereo or mobile phone to a car radio or domestic FM radio.
 

So how does it work? You simply upload your MP3s and CD’s onto your iPod or other MP3 player. When in the car you connect the Jivo Utune FM Transmitter into the headphone jack of your device and simply tune your car stereo to any clear FM frequency. Driving couldn’t be made more enjoyable with your digital music playing away through your stereo. No scratched CD’s and no annoying ad’s from the radio.
This Jivo Utune can be charger and powered using your car cigarette lighter, but if you don’t have one you can also pop two AA batteries into the back of the device. It has a back-lit blue LCD screen particularly good for using at night time in the dark. With ten store locations for the channels, it means that all the program searches you carry out the first time will be stored. Even though that only takes a minute or two it makes using store locations are more convenient.
But the fun doesn’t stop in the car. The Jivo Utune can be used with your PDA, Laptop, PC and even mobile phone with the adapter cable… basically any device with a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone jack.
With the clever USB slot, you can charge other devices through the Utune by connecting via USB slot.