Griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Charger for iPod - Black |
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Griffin
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Griffin
EAN: 0085387995019
Label: Griffin
Manufacturer: Griffin
Model: 9501-TRIPCBL
Publisher: Griffin
Release Date: 2006-07-26
Studio: Griffin |
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- Works with
- . 3rd Generation iPod with touch wheel and buttons
- . iPod mini
- . 4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel
- . iPod photo
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Product Description
The iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Charger for iPod is a unique, and specially made for the people on the go. It wirelessly sends music from your iPod to your car radio so you can listen on your car stereo speakers. iTrip Auto combines Griffin's renowned FM transmitter technology with an integrated charger.
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.
iTrip Auto brings with it all the innovations of its iTrip lineage, including selectable stereo and mono modes for best-quality audio under real-world conditions, Griffin's RF technology that is not limited by line-of-sight, and Griffin's trademark world-class industrial design.
Technical Specifications :
- Width: 0.49" (12.5mm).
- Length: 2.84" (length: 72mm).
- Total length: 33.47" (total length: 85cm).
- Weight:0.6 oz..
- Antenna:Built-in.
- Power:Provided by 12 Volt cigarette lighter / power outlet (no batteries required).
- Modulation:FM Stereo.
- Frequencies:US (88.1 -107.9MHz).
- Oscillator:High stability crystal oscillator, phase-lock loop control.
- Frequency response:50Hz to 15KHz.
- Operating range:10-30 ft.
- FCC Compliance:PAV9501.
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Best by miles., 2008-09-08
I recently got a 3rd Gen iPod Nano to replace my very old iPod mini. For that iPod I used one of the early Griffin iTrips that fitted in the headphone jack. It wasn't perfect but was the best I could afford at the time. Before that I had one of those cheap ones with green and red LEDs on it that lasted about a week.
For my new iPod I've upgraded to Griffin iTrip Auto, it's so good and so much better than my previous ones. It has presets, recharges your iPod and also has the clearest sound of all. It sounds better than radio, pretty much like a CD.
If you're in any doubt look no further. Basically it's more expensive than the others cos it's better.
Note - must always be plugged into cigarette lighter, 2008-08-28
After spending a while trying to decide which of the many iTrip variations would be most useful, I decided on this one as I thought it would give me the option to charge my iPod on the go as well as listen to my music. Well, in fairness to Griffin and Amazon, the item was delivered on time, and it works perfectly well - good clear reception and easy to set up. My only gripes would be that a) the power supply fits quite loosely into the cigarette lighter, and occaisionally falls out, and b) you must ALWAYS have it plugged into the cigarette lighter for it to work. I thought it would be optional, and that if it wasn't plugged in it would draw power from the iPod, but this is not the case - as soon as the cigarette lighter is unplugged, the whole thing turns off. Not a show-stopper, but if you also use a SatNav that requires power from the same socket, you're forced to either buy a 2-1 adaptor to get the extra socket, or choose between the iTrip and the SatNav. I didn't think this was at all clear from the product description, and if I had known I think I would have bought one that didn't require the power adaptor. Other than those points, as said before, it all works fine, so really I'm docking just one star for the product, and one star for the product description. I hope this helps other potential customers.
Dissapointing little number, 2008-11-18
Having studied previous reviews of this and similar products, I decided to spend my money on the Grifin iTrip. What a waste of money this has turned out to be. Maybe I have a bad one but there is a constant high piched whine accompanying anything that is being played, the sound quality is punctuated with hiss, crackle and pop (new breakfast cereal) and despite using all of the provided pre set frequencies and a lot of my own, the problem does not go away. I can't blame the system in the car as it has always functioned superbly prior to this. Griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter and Charger for iPod - Black
DO NOT BUY, 2008-09-29
I bought this product from pc world and to date has broken 2 IPod nano's in the same way (yes you are thinking that I am a bit "special" to repeat this mistake again) but i would still advise against this product
Fantastic but one minor fault, 2008-09-29
This is a fantastic piece of kit. i have used it over and over again in my car and have never had a problem with it. However i didnt realise that some ciggarette lighters are bigger than others and when i bought my new car the itrip struggled to saty in and produce a frequency. now one of my mates has to hold it while we are driving or when im alone i have to try and stick it to my dashboard to keep a signal. A minor setback but one that i can certainly live with as it charges your ipod while you drive.
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