Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (Dark Gray)
Imagine having a high powered FM Transmitter, an iPod auto charger AND a convenient iPod cradle - all in one simple elegant device. Meet RoadTrip, the only iPod and iPod mini car accessory you'll ever need.
The Griffin Technology 4031-RDGC RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Auto Charger and Cradle for iPod combines a high-powered FM transmitter, an iPod auto charger, and a convenient iPod cradle in one package. The RoadTrip plugs into any power outlet or lighter adapter and provides an adjustable cradle for any docking iPod. Once your iPod is charged and docked, the transmitter broadcasts your iPod's music to any FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.9. The backlit screen shows which frequency is currently broadcasting, while buttons located directly on the front of the unit allow for easy adjustments. The removable transmitter can also broadcast music from Macs or PCs through a combination USB power and audio connector cable that attaches any USB equipped computer to the module. Then, just play your iTunes music, movie audio, or presentation sound on any FM stereo that's close by. What's in the Box
RoadTrip body, FM transmitter module, power plug, sleeve adapter, extension, USB/audio cable, Protection pad, iPod holder/belt clip, and clip holder for iPod mini. iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video Note that the RoadTrip is compatible with 2G iPod nano models with adapter available from Griffin
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Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (Dark Gray) Reviews
Unfortunately, it worked very well in my Highlander Hybrid with an integrated antenna but did not work well at all in the Saturn. So, if you have a car with an integrated antenna located in the windshield; i.e., it's directly over the radio and so is your power source, then this is a great product.
If you have a car with an antenna located on the rear or side of the car, forget it. I spent several hours researching, reading reviews, and trying to determine which would be the best product. I picked this product as a gift for my sister who is in love with her iPod.
I picked this one because it was supposed to work well in a Saturn which is what they have. We're talking a 60+ grandma here not a teenager. Lots and lots of static in the Saturn to the point that even people like us who aren't audio snobs couldn't stand it.
The Griffin Transmitter has eliminated all batteries and the expense in addition, we always have a good connection. The triple A batteries would run out quickly which is a big expense and the connection would be fuzzy without always having strong batteries. We had been using a Belkin to connect and communicate our Ipod and XM Radio to our cars and boats.
Did spend a lot of time messing with it to get a clear signal. Not too bad after you find a clear station.
Now that we're back home, the RDGC has permanently been in the car, and there are no problems with vibration or reception. Every year we had packed several traveling "suitcases" of CDs. Yes, we are both music geeks, but with only partially overlapping tastes. We had tried the transmitter game before and not been happy. About a week before we left, I suggested that we bag the traveling library idea and just load playlists on the iPods. I set it on 88.1 for most of the trip, moving to 88.3 now and again.
With all of the negative product reviews on pretty much any device, I was hesitant, but felt that the Griffin 4031-RDGC gave us the best shot. Hers for her mix, mine for mine. It worked great. The only problem was that our car has a pre-MP3 ready CD player. We only ever had to switch frequencies up or down 4 times in a week, never had any interference problems to speak of, and our trip always takes us through the entire Chicago metro area, from the south shores of Lake Michigan through the Northwest Tollway corridor up through Rockford and Madison before reaching our destination. We're much happier with the music and our CDs are much happier not being slung around the car.Griffin 4031-RDGC RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (Charcoal) I think it came as a promotion with one of our iPods.
We both picked up 2Gb iPod nanos in the past two years. I won't slam that brand here; it was a portable and worked for a couple of weeks, but only cost a few dollars. Every year we take a week-long trip to Wisconsin to visit family. I read and researched transmitter/chargers for iPods on the Internet in general and Amazon in specific. No, they don't come nearly close to carrying as many tunes as the CD cases, but one of the problems with CDs in the car is thatif we had to admit itwe really only want to hear a couple of songs off each album, and some stuff really doesn't translate to long car rides. You know the ones: Case Logic 125 or 250 monsters.
I was stoked to order this transmitter and was SO disappointed at the sound quality and static. It is definitely not worth the purchase. i'm super bummed.
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