Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter with SmartScan for iPod

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 1.6 x 7.9 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013HH1HY
• Item model number: 4040-RDTRPB
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
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.

Product Description
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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product if turned to European Mode, December 16, 2008

By	Michael Paradis "Diceman" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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).

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars iphone 3g WORKS!, September 8, 2008

By	P. Patel "webitup" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No matter what station I turned to I got distortion in my songs, March 22, 2008

By	Mark Shook "Hapi-Hapi Zoo-Zoo" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.