Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (Black) by Griffin Technology
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Digital camera reviews of Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (Black)
Digital camera Review: Bah
Summary: 2 Stars
I got this for my mother as a christmas gift, and when I went to hook it up all I could hear was static and a little of the music. After fiddleing around for a bit I finally got it to work, but about 5 minutes into driving the thing just stops working, I checked and made sure it wasnt the outlet that was the issue and made sure it was in 100%. It just stops playing after 2-5 minutes.
For the cost it's acceptable, but the performance is down right wretched. I only got this because the one I wanted to get her wasn't in stock, so now it's past the return date so I'm just going to throw this one into the junk pile and wait for the other one to get in stock.
Digital camera Review: Best FM Trans ever made!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Even from the same brand products are not so great as the buddy here , works everywhere!!!! i tried all around, like 5. Just go for itDigital camera Review: Best FM transmitter for iPods on the market!
Summary: 5 Stars
After having bought the "Monster Cable iCarPlay Plus Wireless FM Transmitter/Charger for iPod" (and then promptly returned it because there was just too much static/interference), I decided to try the Griffin RoadTrip. First, I was shocked at the difference in sound quality between the two products. The Griffin sounds crisp and clear and there is NO static! I live in Boston and have set the frequency to 88.5 and have not had a single problem. Second, the Griffin is so much more convenient and easier to use because you just plug it in and turn it on (it remembers whatever frequency you used previously). No wires, no having to dangle my Nano around the rearview mirror just to get music to play (albeit with frequent static and a constant hissing sound in between songs), and I have a nice, solid, safe place to put my Nano that's right at my fingertips. My only caution is that the holder-adapter that's designed to fit the Nano will only fit if I take mine out of the leather "Marware" protective cover I bought to keep it from getting all scratched up (I have the 2G Black one). An easy solution (at least for me) was to keep my leather cover on and simply use the "larger" holder instead of the smaller "Nano-sized" one. Griffin conveniently provides two different thicknesses of padding to customize the fit for virtually all iPods (except the Shuffle, of course) so I just put in one of the pads and my Nano stays nice and secure and will never get scratched. I highly recommend the RoadTrip and am frankly, shocked that others have rated it so poorly. I love it and could not be happier with my purchase!Digital camera Review: Best I've Tried
Summary: 5 Stars
I tried several FM transmitters before settling on the RoadTrip. I use it every day in St. Louis (88.5 FM) and never have static. Drove to Chicago and all over Michigan and never had a problem. The setup is great; I love not having cables to mess with!
Note: If you have an iPod mini, you will need the clip holster it came with to attach it to the transmitter.
Digital camera Review: Best so far!
Summary: 4 Stars
This device works great. The sound quality is the best I have used so far (out of 4 other units), and holds the iPod securely. I only have two complaints...the sound is not loud enough (changing the volume on the iPod has no effect), and sometimes the unit loses the preset frequency, so i have to re-tune to the desired station. I am keeping this unit, until a better one comes along!