| | |  | Entertainment | Home » » Griffin iTrip Universal FM Transmitter and Charger for MP3 Players | | | | | | | Description: | | iTrip - it's not just for iPod anymore. We call this one "auto" because it gets its power from your vehicle's 12 Volt accessory outlet. And we call it "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. | | | 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 setup and easy frequency selection for fuss-free audio streaming
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 1.03 inches | | Product Width:
| 0.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 48.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.25 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 474 reviews |
| | | | Used and New: | | | |
| All | |
| $19.95+ $4.99 *Shipping | Used
- Mint | | | $20.00+ $4.99 *Shipping | Used
- VeryGood | | | $20.79Shipping Free | New | | | $22.95+ $4.99 *Shipping | Refurbished | | | $22.95+ $4.98 *Shipping | New | | | $22.99Shipping Free | New | | | $25.00+ $4.99 *Shipping | Used
- Mint | |
| New | |
| $20.79Shipping Free | New | | | $22.95+ $4.98 *Shipping | New | | | $22.99Shipping Free | New | |
| Used | |
| $19.95+ $4.99 *Shipping | Used
- Mint | | | $20.00+ $4.99 *Shipping | Used
- VeryGood | | | $25.00+ $4.99 *Shipping | Used
- Mint | |
| Refurbished | |
| $22.95+ $4.99 *Shipping | Refurbished | |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
Average Customer Review:
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248 of 256 found the following review helpful:
 Near Perfect deviceNov 17, 2007
By Random Bimms
I love this transmitter! When I first got it, I was disappointed that it seemed like you could not transmit in the best frequency of 87.9, but then I figured it out:
To change it to international mode (with the frequency 87.9 and so forth) all you have to do is hold the preset button for about 15 seconds, and the US will start flashing. Then you just hit the plus or minus to change to international mode, and voila! You now have the much coveted 87.9 frequency!
Since this transmitter will always be usable for any future mp3 player that I can imagine, (they are all going to have to have headphone jacks, right?) this means:
THIS IS THE LAST TRANSMITTER YOU WILL EVER HAVE TO BUY!
End of story. Get it. Now.
84 of 88 found the following review helpful:
 Finally, iPhone music in the car!Nov 01, 2007
By M and G
As an iPhone owner it took months for us to find a FM transmitter that gave us the ability to use our iPhone's iPod music capability in the car. Yes, this item is compatible with iPhone. Please see pros and cons below... (reviewed updated 6/21/2008)
Pro:
-iPhone and other MP3 player compatible (i.e. equipped with a "super minijack" headphone connection). Note: please don't confuse compatible with exceptional quality.
-Will power the iPhone and I think it can serve as a charger for it too
-Stores 4 pre-programmed stations
-Long cord could connect to a back seat lighter, not just the front (nice for those of you who have a lighter/socket in the rear)
-Acceptible broadcast strength, plenty loud as long as the iPhone volume is set loud.
-Price is reasonable relative to others on the market
-Buttons are flush with the front, fewer accidental button presses like I had experienced with my other (obsolete) transmitter
-In addition to buttons that cycle through the presets, there's up/down buttons to fine tune stations
-Socket has green LED when ready, turns amber when charging signaling that you are actually getting power
-Plastic case is less hard to open than others, the first that I can recall where I could pull it apart by hand (there's a tab in the back)... although a heavy pair of scissors are recommended
-Price is moderate, less than many (although not the least expensive either)
Con:
-Display is not backlit
-Broadcast strength and quality could be better
-Two cords, one plugs into the headphone jack, the other supplies power... a "quick and dirty" design (other competing models now use only one connector through the bottom connector, no separate connection to the headphone jack)
Nuetral:
-You must supply your own USB-based power cable. Since this is a one-size fits all device, it would be unreasonable to ask them to give you one for every player on the market...
-A small display... a pro or con, depending on the situation
-Made overseas, where quality often suffers (however, so far so good)
-Between the cable and the power cords, that's a lot of cable. I used the twist ties that came with the unit to help wrap up the excess wire to minimize tangling, you may want to too
-For iPhone users: the iPhone periodically emits a powerful magnetic field that interferes with this unit. I've found this true with other devices like my clock radio and phone at work
Bottom line: with recent advances now 3 stars (Amazon does not allow you to change the rating for an item once it is ranked). There are better items now on the market, but a low-cost option, especially good for non-iPhone applications due to random iPhone static interference.
42 of 42 found the following review helpful:
A great device! (Once you know the secret!)Jan 12, 2008
By R. Waller
"Shhh- I'm reading."
This device works really well... IF you change it from US frequencies to International as explained by Random Bimms in another review of this product. (Thanks Random!!) I was having trouble finding a clear frequency in the D-FW area until I found the secret of setting it to 87.8 MHz. Too bad this tip isn't included in the instructions. With the USB charging connectivity, this is truly a universal transmitter/charger. Don't lock yourself into a unit that is dedicated to a particular brand/model... this one works with all of them that have a standard stereo headphone jack and USB charging.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Look ma, no batteries! & works fine in crowded NYC airspaceNov 26, 2007
By Meanwhile, somewhere in Brooklyn
It's great not having to have any batteries for the transmitter OR the MP3 player. Works fine despite crowded NYC airwaves. Only thing lacking is an on/off switch; I have to pull it out of the lighter socket to keep it from draining the car battery.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Great exceptAug 09, 2007
By Lewis G. Anderson
Does just as advertised. Except your MP3 player must be set to a high volume. I had trouble finding an unused frequency because I live in a giant urban area. I use 92.1, but as you go from city to city unused frequencies will change.
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