Mobile Edge Lehighton Mobile Electronics Experts

iPod Interface for Most Every Car – The iSimple TranzIt

Mitch — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:46:12 +0000

Until recently, we stayed away from “universal” iPod interfaces. There were none that we found that offered the kind of quality that we require at Mobile Edge. Most lacked greatly in sound quality or were clunky to use. Some did not charge the iPod/iPhone and others were noisy.

Recently, one of our vendors recommended the iSimple TranzIt. We ordered one in for a customer and it performed flawlessly. Since then we have sold and installed many of them. The sound quality is very good and it is a very flexible and easy to operate. It works with and charges most iPods and the iPhone and will play any device with a standard 1/8 inch stereo headphone output. It even has a video output. This makes it easy to stream video from your iPod or iPhone into your vehicle’s monitors!

The iSimple is a very affordable and reliable method of getting your iPod to play through your car’s audio system

You continue to control the device in the same way that you do now. Think of the iSimple as an audio/video conduit to your vehicle. Unlike more advanced vehicle specific interfaces that display information on your factory radio, the iSimple just gets the music into the audio system.

The iSimple TranzIt is what is known as an FM Modulator. Essentially, that means that the output from portable device is “modulated” into an FM signal that is injected directly into the indash radio. You tune your radio to a specific playback channel, turn the switch on and magically your music is playing throughout your ride!

The iSimple is a very affordable and reliable method of getting your iPod to play through your car’s factory (and in some cases aftermarket) audio system. I would recommend it in any case where a vehicle or radio specific interface is not available. If you have the option to go with a high quality vehicle specific interface, always choose that route. The sound quality will be the best possible and in most cases the “meta data” will be displayed on your radio. But if there isn’t one of these for your vehicle, the iSimple TranzIt is the clear choice.

The iSimple Tranzit is available at Mobile Edge. We will ship this product anywhere in the US. Call or email for details.

Please click on any of the images below to see more detailed pictures and information about the iSimple TranzIt.

Get Your Valentine a Remote Car Starter From Mobile Edge

Mitch — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:14:11 +0000

Need a last minute Valentine’s Day gift idea? How about getting that special someone a remote car starter from Mobile Edge? This is a gift that will make them think of you every time they get into a warm vehicle! Roses will soon wilt away and chocolates will soon get eaten and forgotten. A remote starter will keep them warm in the Winter and cool in the Summer.

And now for the best part….

Remote car starters are on sale now through Valentine’s Day!

Save on every model. This will be the last promotion that we run on remote car starters until late Summer so get them while their hot!

NAV-TV Barracuda Unlocks the Full Potential of Your GM Radio

Mitch — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:14:03 +0000

1st to respond will save big on NAV-TV Barracuda

If you or someone you know owns a late model GM vehicle with indash DVD, you have to check out this device. The NAV-TV Barracuda unlocks the full potential of your vehicle’s AV/Nav system. Video in Motion, feature unlock for trailer/baby cam, On star dialing in motion, FLIR night vision camera input and control, and much… much more. Mobile Edge is proud to offer products from NAV-TV, the world’s foremost OEM integration company. Normally, this device costs between 400 and 500 installed. We have teamed with NAV-TV and will be featuring a new NAV-TV promotional product every two weeks over the next several months at a substantial savings to the first customer that makes an appointment to have the featured product installed. Call Mobile Edge or email us for details. Better yet, Stop in!

End of Season Clearance Going on NOW!

Mitch — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:55:16 +0000

It’s that time of the year once again. The new stuff is on its way and I need to move all of last year’s merchandise. If you are in the market to upgrade your car’s electronics, there is no better time than now. Up to 80% off! Below my cost! I just need to move this inventory. Some are demos and all have warranties. There are no rainchecks and no layaways! When they’re gone, that’s it! Clearance sales happen once a year! This sale is going on now.

Here are some examples of what’s on sale:

JVC in dash DVD – $198
JVC in dash Navigation – $467
Memphis Power Reference door speakers $47
Memphis Music Class 300 Watt amp – $167
Memphis M3 12″ DVC sub – $189
StreetEdge dual 12″ sub box – $142
Memphis 1000watt Marine Grade amp – $292
JVC in dash CD player – $82
Eclipse in dash detachable navigation – $425
Memphis 1000 Watt PR amp – $292
StreetEdge 250 watt amp – $147
Rosen 10″ overhead DVD flip down – $396
Memphis dash speakers – $26
Eclipse dash speakers – $37
Even a cassette player for $39

MUCH MUCH MORE ON SALE!

These will move fast so stop in soon.

Why Remote Car Starter Range is Important

Mitch — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:40:33 +0000

We sell A LOT of remote car starters. Sometimes it seems like I should just rename the store “Car Starters Are Us” during the colder months! We talk to thousands of customers every year. One of the most common comments that we hear is “I park right outside my home and work. I don’t need much range!” Lets take a loot at that.

The transmitters that we sell start out at 500 feet of range and go all the way up to 1 mile. I know what you are thinking: “500 feet is plenty!” Well, maybe it is when you are at work or home, but I would bet you go other places. How about the mall at Christmas time or a sporting event. What about the county fair or the the airport on the way back from a trip? I’d bet that you need to park considerably further away than 500 feet in these situations. I’d also bet that you still want to get into a warm car (or a cool one in the Summer).

Another aspect of range that people usually overlook is penetration. When a manufacturer states a range, it is a perfect world distance. If the car is 500 feet away from the user in the middle of a field with no overhead powerlines or walls to go through, the car will start. How often does that happen? Truth is, most of the time, you are starting your vehicle from inside of a building. The transmitter must penetrate glass, concrete, wood, siding, etc. All of these things will seriously diminish a transmitters effective range. Fluorescent lights, motors, computers, AC units and medical equipment will also have a negative effect on range. Your 500 feet quickly becomes 100-300 feet! In the case of a 3,000 foot transmitter, these interfering factors will still leave you with plenty of range to start your car from well over 500 feet away (if not much more than that). As you can see, having greater “perfect world” range helps ensure that your car will start in most cases.

Take a look at similar models that we sell. The less expensive model does 500 feet. The more expensive model does 2500 feet. The cost difference is $50. You decide.

The bottom line is this: When buying a remote car starter, consider all of the information above. It usually does not cost a lot to upgrade to a longer range unit. The remote car starters that we sell are extremely reliable, but they will only do their job if the signal gets to your car. With longer range units you are much more likely to never have to get into a cold vehicle.

(Note: As with any wireless service or transmission, it is impossible to guarantee specific distances. Different circumstances can have a dramatic effect on range. The ranges listed above are for illustration purposes only and not meant as a guarantee of service)

Coats For Kids Extended Through the End of January

Mitch — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:40:22 +0000

The results are in from the holiday Coats For Kids promotion. It was EXCELLENT! In one week, we collected almost 40 coats and a bunch of hats and gloves. I couldn’t believe the participation that we received from the community. My electrician and friend, Scott Stenack and his crew actually chipped in and bought coats, hats and gloves to donate. My friend from Virginia, Benji Jones, sent a box full of coats. Over a dozen customers got a nice discount on a remote car starter just for bring us a gently used child’s coat.

I’d also like to thank Malcolm Gieske and his team at Identity Group. I needed a bunch of signs and banners printed to promote this in and around the store and Malcolm stepped to the plate with some exceptionally good pricing. Thanks again.

That being said, we are extending the Coats For Kids promotion through the end of January 2010. If you have an old, gently used coat, bring it in and save up to $50 on a remote car starter. It’s that simple and there is no catch… Warm yourself and warm a child at the same time.