Accessory Genie Twitter Giveaway Comes to a Close

Yesterday marked the end of the Twitter Giveaway for the new FlexSmart X2 Bluetooth FM Transmitter.

The lucky winner of the giveaway is @saraminda. Congratulations on winning the new FlexSmart X2!!!

The contest was a success and we'll be hosting similar giveaways in the future. We'd really like to know what you think the next big giveaway should be??

Please go to: http://www.accessorygenie.com and let us know what gadget or electronic device you'd like to see given away in the next contest.

Win a New FlexSmart X2 Bluetooth FM Transmitter!!

That's right! You can win a FREE FlexSmart X2 Bluetooth FM Transmitter for iPhone and iPod and all you have to do is follow us on twitter and tweet one little message. Please check out all the rules below.

- Must be 18 or older to enter.
- Contest open to US residents only.
- Must be following @accessorygenie on twitter at www.twitter.com/accessorygenie
- Must send out this tweet EXACTLY as it appears.
- The winner is selected at random and will be announced and notified on Monday, August 25, 2010 via twitter.
- Tweeting the message multiple times does not increase your odds of winning, but it is not against the rules.
Here's the tweet you need to send out in order to enter the contest:
Win a new FlexSmart X2 Bluetooth FM Transmitter for iPhone & iPod from @AccessoryGenie Please RT! info at http://bit.ly/cUoQEi

Good luck and tell all your friends!
Click here to check out the FlexSmart X2 on our site!
Fine print stuff.

Contest open to US residents only. Must be 18 or over to enter. Contest is void where prohibited by law. Winner will be announced August 25, 2010. You must be following @accessorygenie on twitter and the message must be tweeted exactly as it appears above. No exceptions. We cover the shipping charge, winner does not have to pay anything out of pocket.

Ipod external battery packs

Ipod external battery packs are basically a backup battery for the Ipod. They are basically batteries that can plug into an Ipod. These work in the same basic way that your USB charger works. They charge your Ipod so that you continue to use it. There are a few different types. There are the ones that plug in and have a separate battery pack. For example, you plug the Ipod into the battery pack and they are two completely separate things that are connected by a wire. Then there are the “case” battery packs. These ones are the most highly recommended. The reason for this is that they are not only a battery pack but also a case for the Ipod. Most of them have a little power button, or slider, so that you can allow the battery to completely die before going to your backup. These seem to be the most practical.

Ipod external battery packs can be a little more expensive than they seem to be worth. However, having a battery pack will extend the life of your actual Ipod battery. The reason for this is that you should not charge your Ipod, or any other rechargeable device, until the battery has fully died. The reason for this is that the battery becomes weaker if it is charged before it has died. That having been said, these battery packs act as an emergency battery. If you are going to be out all day with no car or home to charge your Ipod you will want a battery pack. For example, if you are about to go to sleep and you realize that your battery has little battery left; you may want to charge it. However, this will make the battery weaker. Now, with an external battery pack, you do not need to worry because even if your Ipod dies, you are able to charge it back up, no matter where you are.

Personally I would recommend a “case” battery pack. This is because it is less likely that you will lose a battery pack that is directly attached to your Ipod. That having been said some people might enjoy a separate battery pack. The reason I would personally recommend “case” battery packs is that I am on the go a lot. When I am out I want that extra battery to be right there; not two separate things that I have to keep track of. This is especially helpful for those of us that travel. The one that I have is a case that holds my Iphone and has a little leather flap for screen protection. It is perfect because I was looking for a case, and I was looking for a battery pack, and for fairly cheap I got both in one.

Is it an absolute necessity to have a battery pack? Not necessarily. However, I would say that if you travel a lot or if you are a business person whose life is on their Iphone I would say yes. The reason is simply that these will help preserve your Ipod/Iphone so that you can truly get the most out of it. Furthermore, I would more highly recommend a battery pack than most other accessories.

FM Transmitters for iPod and MP3 Car Playback

If you want to play music through your car's stereo using an iPod or MP3 player you need special connections. There are a variety of ways to stream MP3 music into your car stereo, but we recommend using a FM Transmitter. FM Transmitters require little installation and are cost efficient, averaging $40 each. FM Transmitters work by picking up low frequency radio stations and intercepting them with your MP3 players. The frequency stations available range from 88.1 FM to 107.9 FM. Other stations will not be picked up through the FM Transmitter because of FCC radio rules and regulations. The FCC will not allow FM transmitters to broadcast 18.75 nanowatts, ensuring that they will not interfere with major radio stations frequencies. Basically, you are creating your own low-wattage radio station that has to compete with radio stations pushing out 6,000 + watts of music. This can sometimes interfere with the MP3 player and radio station.

There are different FM Transmitters available on the market and you want to make sure you are getting the one that best suits your needs. FM Transmitters can either be wired or wireless forms. Basically, a wired connects to your car, while a wireless uses your car's radio frequency to play. They both work equally well, just that the wireless is easier to manage.

FM Transmitters can either be battery operated or connected through your cars cigarette adapter. FM Transmitters that plug into a cigarette adapter will charge the iPod or MP3 player, while playing music through your car stereo. Battery operated FM Transmitters will not charge your MP3 player while in use. Cigarette adapter FM Transmitters can have a cradle that holds your iPod or MPP3 player for easy access and adjustments while driving. At Accessory Genie they make a Flex Pod FM transmitter that has a cradle with a flexible neck.

FM Transmitters not come with a variety of added on features such as PSL technology, where a positive station delivers quality sound and reduces drift as you travel from city to city. They also have a LCD screen to help adjust settings and find the optimal station. The newest FM Transmitters can automatically detect the best station for you and tune into it. You can also find remote controlled FM Transmitters so you can keep your hands on the wheel while driving.