Griffin Technology iTrip Pocket (4042) FM Transmitter for Apple iPod Nano
- UPC: 685387040421
- Brand: Griffin Technology
- Compatible Devices: Apple iPod Apple iPod Nano
- Type: FM Transmitter
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A Sub Par Way To Listen To Your iPod In Your Car...
Pros
Small, easy to use, compact, no cords
Cons
Not durable, sound clarity
Recommended it?
No
The Bottom Line:
There are better units out there with better quality. I'd upgrade to another.
After I bought my 8 gig iPod Nano, I was eager to try it out in my car. Now with the newest technology in my hand I was having a problem as to how to use my iPod in the car. The solution to this was buying the Griffin iTrip.
What Is It? How Does It Work?
The iTrip is a very small unit that plugs into the bottom of your iPod. It is the same dimensions as the iPod and sits flush with the unit once it is plugged in. The way it works is by using unused frequencies on the radio, it broadcasts your iPods music through radio waves so your radio can pick up the signal and transmit the music. It really is an ingenious design. The unit has a tuner on it for you to change the frequencies and three pre-set buttons for you to easily set the three best stations (each stations reception changes based upon where you are) you use with the best signals.
How Well Does It Work?
The basic idea of the unit works well. As for the reception, well that can be a little lackluster sometimes. You may pick up static depending on where your iPod is in relation to your radio, or you may just pick up static due to a bad broadcast. What it comes down to is, very rarely will you actually hear the iPod sound quality on your radio if you are using this device. It is few and far between that the connection is so flawless that you can not tell that it is being broadcast. For a moderate user it is a cheap and wireless alternative to buying a corded unit.
Pros and Cons
The good about the unit is portability. You can almost lose the plugin it is so small so you can easily bring it to a friends car or to the office and have the luxury of your iPod wherever you go. It's wireless which is always a plus. the simpler a plug in and go is the less you have to fiddle with cords and what not while driving. You can purchase the unit from anywhere between 10 to 30 dollars which isn't too bad compared to other iPod units for your car.
The bad out weighed the good. The unit does not boast the lasting quality that I hoped it would as it ceased working within two weeks after I bought it. The sound quality of the broadcast was significantly poorer than I thought it would be. Even with the three different stations you can program, the unit really never got away from the nagging amount of static in the background.
Overall
I would have to advise against buying this unit. The quality was weak, the durability was awful, and the sound quality was lackluster.
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© Copyright 2009 - ace3502
What Is It? How Does It Work?
The iTrip is a very small unit that plugs into the bottom of your iPod. It is the same dimensions as the iPod and sits flush with the unit once it is plugged in. The way it works is by using unused frequencies on the radio, it broadcasts your iPods music through radio waves so your radio can pick up the signal and transmit the music. It really is an ingenious design. The unit has a tuner on it for you to change the frequencies and three pre-set buttons for you to easily set the three best stations (each stations reception changes based upon where you are) you use with the best signals.
How Well Does It Work?
The basic idea of the unit works well. As for the reception, well that can be a little lackluster sometimes. You may pick up static depending on where your iPod is in relation to your radio, or you may just pick up static due to a bad broadcast. What it comes down to is, very rarely will you actually hear the iPod sound quality on your radio if you are using this device. It is few and far between that the connection is so flawless that you can not tell that it is being broadcast. For a moderate user it is a cheap and wireless alternative to buying a corded unit.
Pros and Cons
The good about the unit is portability. You can almost lose the plugin it is so small so you can easily bring it to a friends car or to the office and have the luxury of your iPod wherever you go. It's wireless which is always a plus. the simpler a plug in and go is the less you have to fiddle with cords and what not while driving. You can purchase the unit from anywhere between 10 to 30 dollars which isn't too bad compared to other iPod units for your car.
The bad out weighed the good. The unit does not boast the lasting quality that I hoped it would as it ceased working within two weeks after I bought it. The sound quality of the broadcast was significantly poorer than I thought it would be. Even with the three different stations you can program, the unit really never got away from the nagging amount of static in the background.
Overall
I would have to advise against buying this unit. The quality was weak, the durability was awful, and the sound quality was lackluster.
Certified Lean N' Mean Review
© Copyright 2009 - ace3502
