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Griffin iTrip Universal FM Transmitter and Charger for MP3 Players | 
 enlarge | Brand: Griffin Technology
Category: CE
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $16.95
You Save: $33.04 (66%)
New (70) Used (4) from $15.00
Rating:  68 reviews
Color: BLACK & GREY
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 1 x 0.5 x 48
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 7259-TRIPUNP
Model: 7259-TRIPUNP
UPC: 685387072590
EAN: 0685387072590
ASIN: B000JV9NL2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compatible with all MP3 players | | • | Uses built-in, USB-rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery for hours of play | | • | Three user-programmable presets save the best frequencies for quick access later | | • | User-selectable stereo or mono output lets you tailor playback to the recording | | • | Quick set-up and easy frequency selection for fuss-free audio streaming |
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Product Description
This product is called "auto" because it gets its power from your vehicle's 12 Volt accessory outlet. And it is called "universal" because it works with any portable audio device that has a standard 1/8" headphone jack (including CDs, MP3s, cassettes, and yes, even iPod). Additionally, the "Plus" in this iTrip model is the ability to charge your player by means of a built-in USB port. Plug in your player's USB charge/sync cable, and you get to listen to your tunes while you're traveling, and arrive with a fully-charged player.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 63 more reviews...
 Review November 25, 2008
Great product. Small, light, and does it's job well. It has all the features I was looking for. Usable with any device, can select from any frequency on the whole band, can store up to four preset frequencies and powers on automatically when you plug in/turn on lighter socket power/turn on device.
I chose it specifically because it has the USB port, so I can play music all day in the car without running down the battery on my device.
I did have a problem with my original unit...power stopped being supplied to the USB port. Wasn't a fuse. Had it exchanged, and the new unit has been fine so far.
Pretty good overall November 24, 2008
Works as described, so for the money it's pretty nice. I recommend doing what others have suggested about changing the mode to "INT" to allow access to lower frequencies (87.9, for example). I recently used it on a long trip and it did just fine, even through some large cities, with only occasional and brief static.
My only beef is the auto shut-off, which can be maddening for "softer" songs. It turns itself off after 30 or so seconds when it doesn't "hear" music. It only requires the pressing of one-button to turn back on, so the actual delay depends on how quickly you can hit the button. I wish this so-called "feature" could be disabled or the sensitivity adjusted. That's what's keeping it at 3 stars, not 4.
Very nice November 22, 2008
This item is great for in the car when there is nothing on the radio but commercials. I like that it has the charging capabilities. The sound quality isn't fabulous but its better than the radio!
Static-fest, but better than radio November 3, 2008
The cd player in my car stopped working, so I bought this item so that I could listen to music in my car with my Phillips GoGear 8GB MP3 player. I've had some problems with it, as finding a good station to tune it into is hard. The music isn't as clear as it could be due to static. To minimize static, I have to hang the iTrip over my rear view mirror and my MP3 player dangles from the wire (which could possibly damage the wire or the headphone port on my MP3 player). It still gets a bit of static even when I do that. If I just place it on the passenger seat, the static will get worse. I've tried tuning it through many radio stations and I still have this problem.
I mainly got this particular product because my girlfriend has one and it works great for her. She did say that she had the same problem as me for the first month or so, but then it went away. I'm not sure what the "magic touch" is, but unless you want to struggle with static, I'd suggest installing a CD/MP3 player into your vehicle rather than paying for this item.
 Excellent product October 8, 2008
Easy to set up and to use. Worked very well on a cross country trip as well as at home in the District of Columbia. It kept my iPhone (old version, not 3G) charged and the music playing. Just remember to keep the volume on your iPhone down (around 50%) and adjust the volume to your liking on the car's radio.
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