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Griffin iFM Radio Receiver for iPhone and iPod (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

3.9 out of 5 stars 81 customer reviews

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  • Intuitive and hassle-free radio tuning for iPhone and iPod
  • Users can save presets for favorite stations
  • Use internationally; iFM uses your current location to determine which range of frequencies you need
  • Control through your Multi-Touch display or Click Wheel interface
  • iFM Controller app is a free download from the iTunes App Store
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Product Dimensions 5 x 0.6 x 7.1 inches
Item Weight 1.4 ounces
Shipping Weight 1.4 ounces
ASIN B003ERT46W
Item model number GC17088
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3.9 out of 5 stars 81 customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #707 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Cell Phone Accessories > FM Transmitters
#954 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > MP3 & MP4 Player Accessories > Bluetooth & FM Transmitters
#327,882 in Electronics > Cell Phones & Accessories
Discontinued by manufacturer Yes
Date first available at Amazon.com October 22, 2009

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By Lauren Collins on July 16, 2010
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this product is even better than i thought! from the description it doesn't say that you can tune to specific stations (not just a list of ones that the device thinks you want to hear) i just hoped for the best when i ordered it. this means that i can use it at the gym to tune to the tvs and hear the sound. as far as i know this is the only product you can connect to an iphone/pod and do this. it does not have the iphone 4 listed as a compatible device but it works with mine. i highly recommend this product.
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By JaneS on November 5, 2010
I bought the iFM so that I could listen to the radio while walking. Sometimes my iPod touch 2nd gen. doesn't recognize the iFM when I plug it in. It could be due to bad connectors, but my iPod is not that old. The sound is really good when it comes in, but it's limited in range just like any other small radio without a good antenna. My biggest concern is the connector to the iPod. If you put it in your pocket, it can get disconnected very easily. I put it in my pocket and bumped something and the stiffness of the iFM connector broke off some of the plastic connected to the teeth in my iPod Power port. It ruined my power port. If you buy this item be careful not to bump the end of the iFM that is connected to your iPod. It can EASILY ruin the teeth in the port.
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I have tried chinese fm receivers for iphone/ipod and were just terrible, awful audio and lack of signal, also a bad design. BUT this one is another thing. First of all, it is Griffin, a wellknown brand. It is very portable and well designed, and it works fine. I have tried it with an iPod touch 4g and an iPhone 4
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I use my iPod Touch 4th Generation with it. I'm happy with it, but for anyone looking to buy one, here's some need-to-know info:

You have to plug your headphones into it for it to play, the speakers and iPod headphone jack don't work with it. I can see why though, because the ear buds act as the antenna.

It does not come with headphones/earbuds. You will need to use your own.

You have to keep the app open for it to play (you can't switch between apps). This is my only real irritation with it, but whatever.

It does have a nice feature that tells the app not to sleep so that when you turn the screen off, it keeps playing.

It doesn't pick up AM radio (not that I expected it to).

The volume is (exclusively) controlled by the app.

You can bookmark several stations with it.

It doesn't feel delicate or flimsy. But it is light weight.

It lets you choose what region (type of FM signal) to receive. Not that I'm going to travel to another country anytime soon, but that's a neat feature.

People in other reviews complained that it bent the pins on the bottom of the iPod. I did notice that it's a very snug fit, but honestly I think if you're careful and gentle each time, it won't hurt anything. And there were complaints that it came out of the iPod easily... but like I said, it's snug. They must have really been using it rough because mine isn't coming out unless I really try to remove it with a firm tug.

Because the signal is picked up through the wires in your ear buds / headphones, the signal can fluctuate a little as you move about. Usually just a momentary change in volume.

It prompts you to download the needed app upon plugging it in.

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Why Apple can't create a classic iPod with an embedded radio is beyond me (I know, I know, that's how they get you). But that's another review entirely.

Previously, I had only used the Apple FM receiver/remote for iPod. That lasted me about a year, perhaps a year and a half before it started cutting out, most likely due to damage to the wires/connection. It probably could have lasted a bit longer, but I'm kind of a klutz. Apple's radio remote did exactly what I wanted it to do, though the cord was unnecessarily long and I wouldn't value it at $50.

The Griffin iFM receiver does pretty much what the Apple radio remote did for less money and with a few subtle differences. There's no remote on the receiver, which I prefer (there's no real reason to have a remote if you can use your iPod to change stations). So the ease of use is the same, if not better, than Apple; you simply plug in the receiver and you have a radio. The cord is much shorter, too, so the iPod/receiver relationship is a bit more harmonious. The sound quality is great, and perhaps adds more subtlety in volume increments than the iPod itself.

There are only two drawbacks for me, which are closer to simple inconveniences than serious flaws. The first is that the Griffin receiver seriously drains the iPod's battery over the course of the day. I typically use the radio transmitter listen to news radio while I'm at work, which can be anywhere from 4 to 6 hours of listening time. With the Apple remote, I could use the radio for two days without recharging my iPod. With the Griffin remote, I find I have to charge my iPod to some extent every day in order to use it the next day (full disclosure: my iPod is about two years old). The second issue is also battery-related.
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