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| Macally Releases BTCUP for iPod Macally has announced the release of its BTCUP, a full-channel FM transmitter with a clever cup holder design that lets customer enjoy their iPod in the car. It also features integrated Bluetooth hands-free functionality to connect with Bluetooth-equipped mobile devices. The Macally BTCUP was designed to let customers enjoy their iPods even more. With the BTCUP, everyone can enjoy the music through the car's speakers via the FM transmitter. Fitting into standard car cup holders, the BTCUP keeps the iPod upright, giving the driver full access to the spin wheel and offering a clear view of the screen. In addition, the BTCUP features a backlit LCD display that show the channels in clear digital letters, so it is easier to read at night. The BTCUP also has been developed to be easy to use for both playing music and managing incoming calls from Bluetooth equipped mobile phones. When a call comes in, auto-switching between phone mode and iPod mode allows users to answer the call hands-free for improved safety, then returns to music play mode when the call is completed. It offers easy-to-reach buttons and switches including, a power on/off/privacy switch, a button for Bluetooth/answer/hang-up, frequency up and down buttons, as well as a "quick channel switch" button. The BTCUP also comes with an earphone for enhanced call privacy. The earphone has its own in-line microphone designed for voice use with mobile phones. Powered through the cigarette lighter, the BTCUP supports third- through sixth-generation iPods, iPod with Video, iPod Photo, first- and second-generation iPod nano as well as the new iPod classic and the new iPod nano. The Macally BTCup also charges the iPod when docked. It can access the full FM spectrum (88.1MHz to 107.9MHz) to utilize the clearest channel available and will automatically access the last used frequency when turned on. Macally plans to offer a BTCUP for iPhone in the fourth quarter of 2007. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Computing News :: home page |