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Griffin intros new App-powered iTrip for iPod, iPhone
By Charles Starrett
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2009
News Category: iPod Accessories
Griffin Technology has announced its new iTrip FM transmitter for iPod and iPhone. The new iTrip is the company’s first to offer integration with the new iTrip Controller application for the iPhone and iPod touch, allowing users to control the iTrip directly from their device’s screen. Other features include SmartSound technology to automatically adjust signal strength for each frequency, Griffin’s SmartScan technology that automatically finds the clearest available frequency, a backlit LCD display, up to 3 station presets, a micro-USB port for charging any USB-powered iPod or iPhone via a compatible charger, track controls for controlling playback from the iTrip’s display, and RDS support for displaying artist and track information on RDS-enabled radios. Griffin’s new iTrip FM Transmitter with App Support offers support for all iPod classic and iPod touch models, the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS, and the third-, fourth-, and fifth-generation iPod nano and is available now for $50; the iTrip Controller application is available as a free download from the App Store.
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Has anyone had the opportunity to try this smart product idea? While I like this company a lot, and think their products are very solid, I had really bad luck with their weak FM transmitters compared to other companies.
Posted by Robert on September 22, 2009 at 3:20 PM (PDT)
2
i used to check app store every day to upgrade my iphone setting and functions. thanks for bringing it into my attention. keep sharing. Thanks!
Posted by kattie on February 8, 2012 at 3:27 AM (PDT)