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Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (Dark Gray)
Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (Dark Gray)

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Brand: Griffin Technology
Category: CE

List Price: $89.99
Buy New: $18.95
You Save: $71.04 (79%)



New (80) Used (6) Refurbished (5) from $15.99

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 229 reviews

Color: Charcoal
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7 x 2 x 8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: 4031-RDGC
Model: 4031-RDGC
UPC: 685387060504
EAN: 0685387060504
ASIN: B000BMXJR8

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Convenient one-piece transmitter and charger module uses any frequency from 87.7 to 107.9
  • Backlit screen shows which frequency RoadTrip is currently broadcasting
  • Transmitter can be removed and used with a Mac or PC computer
  • Plugs into any auto power outlet or lighter adapter
  • Compatibility: iPod nano (1G only), iPod mini, 3G iPod, 4G iPod with click wheel, iPod Color, iPod Video

Accessories:

  • 3-Year Extended Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $0-$200 - Repair

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
The Griffin Technology 4031-RDGC RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Auto Charger and Cradle for iPod combines a high-powered FM transmitter, an iPod auto charger, and a convenient iPod cradle in one package. The RoadTrip plugs into any power outlet or lighter adapter and provides an adjustable cradle for any docking iPod. Once your iPod is charged and docked, the transmitter broadcasts your iPod's music to any FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.9. The backlit screen shows which frequency is currently broadcasting, while buttons located directly on the front of the unit allow for easy adjustments.

The removable transmitter can also broadcast music from Macs or PCs through a combination USB power and audio connector cable that attaches any USB equipped computer to the module. Then, just play your iTunes music, movie audio, or presentation sound on any FM stereo that's close by.

What's in the Box
RoadTrip body, FM transmitter module, power plug, sleeve adapter, extension, USB/audio cable, Protection pad, iPod holder/belt clip, and clip holder for iPod mini.

iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video

Note that the RoadTrip is compatible with 2G iPod nano models with adapter available from Griffin

Product Description
Imagine having a high powered FM Transmitter, an iPod auto charger AND a convenient iPod cradle - all in one simple elegant device. Meet RoadTrip, the only iPod and iPod mini car accessory you'll ever need.


Customer Reviews:   Read 224 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Not bad   September 2, 2008
Not too bad after you find a clear station. Did spend a lot of time messing with it to get a clear signal.


5 out of 5 stars iPod Road Trip   August 27, 2008
Every year we take a week-long trip to Wisconsin to visit family. Every year we had packed several traveling "suitcases" of CDs. You know the ones: Case Logic 125 or 250 monsters. Yes, we are both music geeks, but with only partially overlapping tastes.

We both picked up 2Gb iPod nanos in the past two years. No, they don't come nearly close to carrying as many tunes as the CD cases, but one of the problems with CDs in the car is that--if we had to admit it--we really only want to hear a couple of songs off each album, and some stuff really doesn't translate to long car rides.

About a week before we left, I suggested that we bag the traveling library idea and just load playlists on the iPods. Hers for her mix, mine for mine. The only problem was that our car has a pre-MP3 ready CD player. We had tried the transmitter game before and not been happy. I won't slam that brand here; it was a portable and worked for a couple of weeks, but only cost a few dollars. I think it came as a promotion with one of our iPods.

I read and researched transmitter/chargers for iPods on the Internet in general and Amazon in specific. With all of the negative product reviews on pretty much any device, I was hesitant, but felt that the Griffin 4031-RDGC gave us the best shot.

It worked great! We only ever had to switch frequencies up or down 4 times in a week, never had any interference problems to speak of, and our trip always takes us through the entire Chicago metro area, from the south shores of Lake Michigan through the Northwest Tollway corridor up through Rockford and Madison before reaching our destination. I set it on 88.1 for most of the trip, moving to 88.3 now and again.

Now that we're back home, the RDGC has permanently been in the car, and there are no problems with vibration or reception. We're much happier with the music and our CDs are much happier not being slung around the car.Griffin 4031-RDGC RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPod (Charcoal)



1 out of 5 stars Horrible Device   August 21, 2008
I was stoked to order this transmitter and was SO disappointed at the sound quality and static. It is definitely not worth the purchase. i'm super bummed.


3 out of 5 stars Not Bad   August 11, 2008
Purchased item after doing lengthy review of all options. Seemed like this would be the best fit for what I was looking for. The mount is great and the options even better. The one down size is the sound quality but I how figured that sound quality is always going to be an issue with radio devices. I live in CT and it is hard to find a station that is not in use or near a station that is in use. I have found a couple but nothing that last my entire drive of a whole ten minutes to work. This in my opinion is the best option for a radio device. I am now looking into just purchasing a radio that will plug in my MP3 directly so that I will not have to deal with radio stations. It seems like this is the direction everyone is going. My advice spend a little more and buy a new radio if it is an option, if not this is the best device out there.


1 out of 5 stars Don't Bother   August 9, 2008
This product is an OLD version. The sound quality is very bad. Could not find a channel that didn't have major background "static". The volume control was poor. Find another way to hook-up your iPod to your car stereo. We returned for a refund.

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