Customer Reviews:
 Excellent product September 13, 2008
Friendlycard (Norfolk, UK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
For those unfamiliar with the iTrip concept, this is basically a miniature FM transmitter which enables you to broadcast music from your iPod to the radio in your home or car, controlling the output using the normal controls on the iPod. I previously owned a Griffin iTrip for my iPod Mini and had no hestitation in purchasing this product from the same company for my iPod Nano 2nd generation. It's an excellent complement to the iPod.
Set-up for this iTrip is easier than ever. First, select a blank FM frequency on your radio. Then plug the tiny iTrip into the dock connector on the iPod. A frequency appears on the screen, and can then be scrolled up or down. You can also save three pre-set frequencies. The iTrip draws its power requirement - which is said to be 'minimal' - from the iPod. On this version, you cannot plug the iPod into the charger whilst using the iTrip, but this is a very minor disadvantage. An advantage compared to earlier versions is that you do not have to pre-load frequencies via iTunes - the iTrip does the whole thing itself.
This is a very convenient gadget which saves you from lugging a big collection of CDs around. It also means, I think, that you could have a cheap radio in your car, taking the iPod and iTrip combo away with you and thus reducing the risk of theft.
Sound quality, played through my home hi fi, isn't CD standard, but is approximately equivalent to FM radio reception.
All in all, it's a good product which can be strongly recommended.
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