If there is a killer add-on for an Apple IPod it has to be Griffin’s ITrip(aff). For those of you who aren’t familiar with the product it’s a small piece of hardware that plugs into the top of your IPod and allows you to broadcast the sound to a stereo receiver set at the proper frequency within range.
Out of the box the unit comes set to broadcast at 87.9 FM and will probably work for you without any problems. Now if you live in an apartment building or a college dorm where you are likely to run into other people who have IPod and ITrips and are broadcasting, you may want to install the software and choose a frequency other than the default setting.
So you get out to your car you plug your ITrip into the top of your IPod and hit play, you turn on car stereo set it to channel 87.9 FM and you’re listening to music or podcasts. You pull into the supermarket, pause you IPod pull out your headphones plug them into the top clip your IPod to your belt hit play and you’re back in business without missing a beat.
There are few things you should be aware of before you go out and buy an ITrip, you will need to have access to the entire top of the unit. I chose my case with that in mind, but this will limit your options for compatible cases. Secondly the ITrip sucks up power like nobody’s business. There’s a little red light on top that reminds you it’s on and using power. So if you’re going on a long road trip, remember to top off your battery before you go. Lastly with every type of FM broadcaster you will get a bit of static from time to time. If you’re lucky enough to have a car with an audio input jack, opt for that instead the sound will be much better
My mate Cal in the Netherlands tells me these things are illegal over there. Not sure what the reasoning is behind that particular bit of legislation, so Cal either make a comment or drop me an email and I’ll add that bit of info.
Apple IPod – Official Apple IPod Website
ITrip – Official Griffin ITrip Website
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