Griffin's new mo betta iTrip
The iTrip—if you've got an iPod, you may well have one. If you don't, you kind of wished Griffin made one for whichever MP3 player you do have. Well, the classic still comes in white (and U2 black), but now with an LCD and more powerful broadcasting capabilities, they're claiming clear, better-than-tape audio even in places with a proper radio signal.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
gorkon @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
Um, no, they make a black iTrip to match the U2 iPod.
MrBlank @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
Does it require a playlist of stations like the old one? I hope not. They faild to memtion that with the old one.
fistfight @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
My old iTrip got busted up. When is this going to be released?
Lectoid @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
#3 "When is this going to be released?"
If you bothered to follow the link, it appears you can buy it right from the site it takes you to.
Mario @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
Let me guess, Griffin...we're gonna wait for 12+ months for actual delivery like RadioShark, Firewave, SmartDeck, and just about everything else you've announced recently?!?!
Love the products (when they eventually arrive to market), hate the company. A true bunch of shysters.
me101 @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
MrBlank: no playlists any more :) you select stations by rotating the silver button at the right hand side.
fistfight: it's available now on griffin's web site for $39.99 intro price...
Just placed my order :)
(their site was not secure earlier, but now it is...)
Mario @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
Let me guess, Griffin...we're gonna wait for 12+ months for actual delivery like RadioShark, Firewave, SmartDeck, and just about everything else you've announced recently?!?!
Love the products (when they eventually arrive to market), hate the company. A true bunch of shysters.
matt @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
it has already been in stores. got mine at local apple store and it is much better than the previous model!
red @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
Why not add an AM tuner as well .... if you have to have a kludgy solution may as well add as much functionality as possible..... I don't care much for FM that's why I have an MP3 player ...AM I can catch a sports broadcast, talk radio etc...
Bryan Murphy @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
I'll believe it when I see it (or in this case hear it). I've got the original iTrip and it's a piece of grade A junk. It cuts out all the time, there are constant popping sounds when it isn't cutting out, the volume is terrible, and the sound quality is terrible.
My tape adapter works infinitely better and cost a lot less.
Bryan
Matt @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
"theyre claiming clear, better-than-tape audio even in places with a proper radio signal."
And they're lying. The audio is just a sucktastic as before. I bought one at an Apple Store in NC and returned within the hour.
JK @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
Red, if you want to listen to AM radio, maybe you should buy an AM radio. If you want FM radio, maybe you should buy an FM radio. In fact, several radio models support AM *and* FM.
This, however, is an FM modulator and transmitter, so I fail to see how your comment it at all relevant to the discussion. Thanks for sharing though.
grovberg @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
#7 you misunderstand. This doesn't let you listen to FM radio, it let's you play your iPod through any handy FM radio.
Hitesh Sawlani @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
@red.... idiot its to BROADCAST your music via FM its not a tuner.
Soz for the flame.. it had to be done.
red @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
No 10 ... I KNOW it's a FM transmitter you dimwit .... my point being that add on devices should try to incorporate as much functionality as possible ... heck with all the add ons developed for the iPod you's need a tool belt to carry them all ....
WOV @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
This just makes me think of my original iTrip, which despite the manual's explicit directions on how to make this not happen, would frequently helpfully scream DEEEDLYDEETDEEDLEBEEP! into your ears about every 15th song when you were using it with headphones. (and required the most ridiculous operation in the car.) Never have I killed more people while using another device. Never have I seen something that needed an LCD screen more.
Dean Shan @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
It's about time, this should have been a feature from day one.
Kevin Feng @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
Why does this post seem to advertise for Griffin? I wonder if there is a conflict of interest here between the objectivity of your posts and the profitability of your website.
john @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
so you know it's an FM transmitter, but how much bigger are you willing to make the thing to incorporate AM and FM receivers as well? The iTrip is pretty tiny, and I'm sure they had too squeeze it even more to incorporate the dial and the LCD. Adding any more functionality isn't feasible at that size, and I think it would convolute this great product.
john @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
WOV.. yes! I forgot about this aspect of the original. I ended up tossing all the FM station mp3s and leaving the iTrip set to 87.9, interference be damned!
Chris P. @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
WOV,
I solved that particular problem by creating a smart playlist called "All Songs" which was set to match all songs where "Album" is not "iTrip". I use that when I want to shuffle all my songs.
Jason Anderson @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
If it is indeed as powerful as they say, I may have to once again try another transmitter. As long as I can once again return it if I have to. Damn my expensive car radio/CD player without a Line In jack. Wish it was a tape deck.
Geek @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
Sweet, time to go shopping :D
adrocknaphobia @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
The iTrip is by far the worst FM transmitter for the iPod. After 6 months of sheer disappointment with the sound quality, I picked up Monster's FM/Charger. Major difference in sound quality. Plus when on shuffle you don't hear the annoying "*BEEP* *blip* *blip* *BLEEP*".
I'll admit the iTrip is more aesthetic, the quality is poo. Who cares about the second gen. I wish I could get my money back for the first gen.
vagrant @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
I use the iTrip Mini everyday. Works great for me. I like the multi-station feature as well, which I change when I stay in Japan.
fuddes @ Dec 19th 2005 1:05AM
I love how people are using this post to complain about the old iTrip, when the new one solves all the problems they're complaining about. I guess some people just enjoy whining.