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Griffin iTrip - FM Transmitter for iPod Video - Black
 
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Griffin iTrip - FM Transmitter for iPod Video - Black

by Griffin
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)

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Technical Details

  • Backlit LCD screen
  • LX or DX broadcasting modes
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Product details

  • Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 2.3 x 3.6 cm ; 27 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 454 g
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  • Item model number: 9781-TRP30BK-2
  • ASIN: B000CSP8IO
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 14 Dec 2005
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
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Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

Manufacturer's Description Now compatible with all full-sized dock connector iPods, including the very newest ones, the new iTrip follows in the tradition of Griffin's iTrip line, with superior performance and innovative features that make the iTrip the most popular iPod FM transmitter in the world. The large, easy to read backlit LCD screen makes setting its digital tuner easy and intuitive. A convenient switch on the side of the iTrip makes it a breeze to select a broadcast frequency. But you won't have to adjust the settings very often - iTrip remembers its settings for convenience. The compact, self-contained design makes controlling iTrip a snap, perfect for use in autos. Reviews Now compatible with all full sized dock connector iPods, including the new iPod Video and iPod Nano, Griffin have again produced an excellent FM Transmitter! It sports a bright, backlit LCD display - you'll always know exactly which station you're tuned to. Setting the frequency is easy with the convenient switch on the side of the iTrip. But you won't have to adjust the settings very often -- iTrip remembers its settings for convenience. The iTrip's selectable LX or DX modes of broadcasting allows you to adjust for the absolute best possible audio under real-world conditions. Even in large cities with lots of radio stations crowding the dial, iTrip's DX Mode delivers a clear, punchy signal iTrip Dock Connector requires no batteries, drawing its power directly from the iPod, so there's never a power issue to silence your tunes.

Product Description

iTrip broadcasts the music from your iPod to an open FM frequency on your car s FM stereo so you can play your tunes through your car stereo s speakers. New brighter high-contrast display is easier to read in any light while SmartSound technology maximizes the FM radio signal sent by iTrip to your car s FM radio."


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3.0 out of 5 stars Potentially excellent!!, 18 Nov 2006
This review is from: Griffin iTrip - FM Transmitter for iPod Video - Black (Electronics)
At this time I should give this accessory maybe 4.5 stars because it appears to be working beautifully in the car and acceptably in the house. I can only give three because it was hard work to get to that point.

It would have been helpful if the manufacturers printed the advice they give quite willingly by e-mail. Even then somethings have to be left to the customer to work out. I am on my second, the first I sent back because I could not get it to work acceptably - I know it won't be perfect.

The second was marginally better but still the background static was too loud and spoiled the listening pleasure. I was told to try a 'soft reset' maybe 3 times to get a good result (press and hold menu and centre control together) wait for Apple to appear and then release; and then wait a minute for the machine to get back to normal. I have done that 9 times and eventually had an excellent result.

Also when tuning, your home system and your car radio may have different sensitivities. So the 'clean' wavelength found in the car may have interference in the house and vice-versa. So several attempts will be worthwhile. This is how I had to do with it. A lot of frustration could have been avoided if the notes were more complete or the website had the information.

I would recommend the device, but be prepared to fiddle.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Great when it's working..., 16 Aug 2007
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Bellatrixter (West Sussex, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Griffin iTrip - FM Transmitter for iPod Video - Black (Electronics)
I bought this product to use in my car but not worrying too much if the sound quality etc. wasn't all that good as it was quite cheap.

When it arrived it came with no instructions whatsoever, nonetheless I plugged it in, hoped for the best and after turning my iPod on and off a few times it was working fine. The sound quality was actually pretty good and I didn't experience any interference.

Since then, each time I try to use the iTrip, it takes me anything up to half an hour of random button pushing to get the thing to switch on, sometimes I have given up and hurled it into the back seat of the car, other times it just works. I can find no reason why it decides to work or not to work.

When it's actually working, it's pretty good but even if you're drawn to this product because, like me, you're on a budget, I would choose something else as the frustration involved with this item is not worth the financial saving (or all the times i've been late for work, trying to get it to work in my car for the journey...)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Not good - has already gone back to Amazon., 4 April 2007
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B. E. Weston "Barney" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin iTrip - FM Transmitter for iPod Video - Black (Electronics)
I bought this as it looked to be fully compatible with my 30GB video. I have a sat nav also, so I didn't want something reliant on the car cigarette lighter.

Problems: -
1. No car charger cable, although the description says this is included (previous people have had this problem).
2. DX or LX makes no difference - no stereo sound.
3. Sound quality is poor - if it can't make Sisters of Mercy sound good, then there's no hope with Sibelius.

I tried the various unplugging / soft reset suggestions made in other reviews, but no improvement.

Am trying the Belkin product instead - will post details.
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