Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter with SmartScan for iPod
Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter with SmartScan for iPod
- Compatibility: iPod touch, iPod nano 3rd generation, iPod classic, iPod with video,
iPod nano 2nd generation - Charge your player while listening to music through your car’s stereo system
- SmartScan technology finds, memorizes, and selects the three clearest radio frequencies with the touch of a button
- The flexible steel neck and model-specific adapters create a custom-install look
- Built-in antenna and SmartSound Plus technology ensure clear sound
RoadTrip is the do-it-all charge and play solution for your iPod and iPod nano. Fully redesigned from the ground up to be easier to use than ever, RoadTrip unlocks all the entertainment options your iPod can deliver, wherever the road takes you. RoadTrip incorporates SmartScan technology to find, memorize and select the three best frequencies for use in broadcasting your iPod on your car¿s FM stereo system.Get away from cords and complicated docking systems with the RoadTrip from Griffin. A new, flexible steel neck and model-specific adapters keep your iPod within easy reach, as it pumps your favorite tunes through the existing stereo system. SmartScan technology will find the three clearest broadcast frequencies, automatically programming them to pre-set buttons. SmartSound Plus technology delivers clear sound no matter where you’re driving.
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(out of 50 reviews)
List Price: $ 99.99
Price: $ 39.95
Review by Michael Paradis for Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter with SmartScan for iPod
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This is a great and useful product, but must be turned to European mode to reach 87.7 – 87.9 since for some reason Griffin thinks that they are not allowed to use these frequencies (they are).
On the FM transmitter box, push the middle button (Function) and then press and hold the “Mode” button (the right one) for approximately 10 seconds. When you let go you will see a menu for “Us” “Eu” “Ja”, select the middle button, “Eu”. Let the device sit for a few seconds until it goes back to the main screen, then tune your radio and the transmitter to 87.7 – 87.9! Now you can use the device on the frequencies that will rarely give you interference (I have the best luck in St. Louis with 87.7).
Review by P. Patel for Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter with SmartScan for iPod
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I have been looking for a car charger that will also work for the iPhone 3g that is FM transmitter, Dock/Holder all in one. Read all kinds of reviews on all kinds of sites.. THIS ONE I FINALLY TRIED AND WORKS AWESOME. you will however see the apple nag screen that it is not designed for use with this device but just click ignore and off you go.
Sound quality is very good
Easy to use
Charging is Fast
Has swivle neck so i can put phone in portrait mode
THIS IS THE ONE TO GET IF YOU HAVE iPhone 3G.
Review by Frank G. Muller for Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter with SmartScan for iPod
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I know this type of device is known for having problems. Sometimes it’s the product itself and sometimes it’s the car you put it in. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the Griffin Roadtrip with Smartscan. I bought one for my wife. She uses it in a 2002 Nissan Altima with no complaint. On that basis I figured I would try it in my Dodge Dakota. Again, it works great. We live in the Atlanta area and I drive all over, north and east of the city. I am able to leave it set on one of the channels the device itself chose. 90% of the time I hear no interference. The rest of the time there is occasional hissing and, rarely, there is a big swoosh of noise, but only for a couple seconds. We are very satisfied with this product. We have tried some other brands and have not found one this good.
Review by Corky for Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter with SmartScan for iPod
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I tried EVERY open station we have in our area but all of them have a hissing sound to them. That to me is normal but when I get the RoadTrip on the same station I would expect it to go away. It didn’t I would hear it in the quieter parts of the song and between the song breaks. I think if it had more signal strength you would not hear that dead station hiss but it doesn’t.
I sold mine and now getting a Pioneer stereo with a IPod hook up and IPod controls built in. It’s double the money and the install would be a hassle if you weren’t good at it but I will pay for good quality sound.
Review by Elaine Robinson for Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter with SmartScan for iPod
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I previously used a product that utilized a cassette connector placed in the tape deck of the car. Besides the tangle of wires, I did get a bit of distortion or hissing. RoadTrip with SmartScan is far superior. I would recommend the RoadTrip with SmartScan. No wires, has a sleek but sturdy flexible neck, holds your iPod securely, has interchangeable cradles if you have more than one iPod, and is much easier to program than a VCR! My only “gripe” was that the identifiers on the undersides of the cradle adaptors were almost impossible to read. They are molded into the plastic and are black on black.