Griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black)
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Manufacturer: Griffin TechnologiesBrand: Griffin Technology
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Model: 9501-TRIPCBL
Publisher: Griffin Technologies
Studio: Griffin Technologies
Music Label: Griffin Technologies
Product features:
- Combines a powerful FM transmitter with an integrated charger in order to recharge your iPod
- Transmits clear music through your car stereo
- Features selectable LX and DX modes for best-quality audio under real-world conditions
- Can operate anywhere from the 88.1 to 107.9 MHz frequencies; range of 10 to 30 feet
- Compatibility: iPod nano 1G, 2G, 3G; iPod mini; iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, 5.5G, 6G. Not compatible with: iPod Nano 4G and 5G and iPod Touch 2G and 3G
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Customer Review: Neat little gadget and very useful
Summary: 5 Stars
If it weren't for this product, I wouldn't have bought an iPod. I only use my iPod while driving and the stereo on my 2004 Scion xA has no aux plug or cassette player, ruling out the more favorable options.
The transmission is surprisingly effective. From all the reviews I've read of FM transmitters, it is usually very poor. I'm glad I bought this model because I have had no problems with hearing my iPod through my radio. I live in Seattle and use 88.1. Very clear. There is an occasional hiss from a real broadcast but it is very faint and passing. If you listen to loud music, you won't even notice it. Otherwise, 90% of the time, it is golden FM radio-quality. I have yet to try any other frequency. I use the stereo mode with no problems in the city. Apparently mono mode is even better in congested areas.
Surely if you have an aux input, don't buy this as a hardline connection will be superior in every way. Against a cassette adaptor, the quality will be the same but the cassette adaptor will be more stable. If you're stuck with a stereo like mine, this is your best bet. Other things to consider:
-It DOES charge your iPod.
-This product connects using the dock connector rather than the headphone jack. This could interfere with your current setup.
-With my iPod Classic, when you shut off power, it automatically pauses the iPod so you won't miss a note. Unfortunately, when you power it back on, it doesn't auto-play. I deliver pizzas and go through this cycle often so it's a little inconvenient having to push the play button everytime I start my car.
-You will ONLY get FM radio-quality at best, obviously. No digital quality and you can't really "turn it up" as the transmission will fuzz out the sound. It isn't clear as a bell but it's as clear as any radio broadcast can get.
-Very, very easy to use.
-Interesting to hear your music as if being played on the radio. I think fans of obscure, underground music will get a kick out of it.
-Seeing how the transmitter can ONLY be powered by the car plug, you won't be able to use this anywhere but the car. You can't use it with your home radio for whatever reason you may want to. I think Griffin makes this clear calling it an "Auto" transmitter.
-Durability is a question. I have yet to see how long this thing (or my iPod) will last. Everything feels sturdy and there's not much you can break besides the wire and dock connector.
-For best results, turn the volume on your iPod as high as possible as this will drown out interference and give the transmission max loudness.
Description of Griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod (Black)
Designed specifically for use in the car, iTrip Auto's large, easy-to-read backlit LCD screen affords quick, precise station selection and easy status at a glance. iTrip Auto connects to the dock connector of your iPod and optimizes the output volume. Speaker volume can be controlled solely from the car stereo controls; you won't have to touch your iPod to adjust the volume level.The Griffin 9501-TRIPCB iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for iPod combines Griffin's renowned FM transmitter technology with an integrated charger. Designed specifically for use in the car, the iTrip Auto powerfully transmits clear music from your iPod through your car stereo, while the large, easy-to-read backlit LCD screen affords quick, precise station selection and status at a glance.
The Griffin 9501-TRIPCB is the most versatile iTrip to date, accommodating every dock connector iPod, including the iPod nano and fifth-generation iPod videos. The iTrip Auto uses the audio line out from the iPod's dock connector and optimizes the output volume, allowing speaker volume to be controlled solely from the car stereo controls, without having to adjust the iPod's volume level. This unit features all the innovations of its predecessors, including selectable LX and DX modes for best-quality audio under real-world conditions, best-possible RF technology, and Griffin's world-class industrial design.
The Griffin iTrip Auto is constructed with a built-in FM stereo antenna and a high-stability crystal oscillator with phase-lock loop control. This unit can operate anywhere from the 88.1 to 107.9 MHz frequencies, with a frequency response ranging from 50 Hz to 15 KHz, at a range from 10 to 30 feet. The 9501-TRIPCB is powered by an included 12-volt cigarette lighter power adapter that features an easily replaceable fuse through which it also charges your iPod. This unit comes in black, weighs 0.6 ounces, measures 0.49 x 2.84 inches (W x D) with a total length of 33.47 inches (including the cord), and it's backed by a manufacturer's limited one-year warranty.
iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (click wheel), iPod color, iPod video 5G/5.5G.
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