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Griffin Technology 4026-LCDT iTrip LCD FM Transmitter for iPod

3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 123 ratings
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Special Feature LCD Screen
Brand Griffin
Power Source Battery Powered
Item Weight 1.5 Pounds
Compatible Devices iPod Photo, iPod mini, iPod U2 Special Edition, NOT COMPATIBLE WITH VIDEO MODELS, 4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel, 3rd Generation iPod with touch wheel and buttons See more

About this item

  • Sports a large, easy to read backlit LCD screen to make setting its digital tuner easy and intuitive
  • Sleek, attractive housing fits seamlessly on top of your iPod
  • Battery-free design receives power from iPod itself
  • Tunes to any FM frequency for the best possible performance
  • Compatible with iPod Photo, iPod U2 Special Edition, 4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel

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From the Manufacturer

The new iTrip retains the same phenomenal industrial design as its predecessor, visually and functionally complementing the iPod. Keeping true to Griffin's essential philosophy of balance of design and ease of use, the new iTrip builds upon this foundation, with several enhancements, superior performance and innovative features never seen before on FM transmitters.

The new iTrip sports a large, easy to read backlit LCD screen to make setting its digital tuner easy and intuitive. A handy knob on the side of the iTrip makes it a breeze to select broadcast frequency: simply turn to the frequency and click the knob to set it. The iTrip remembers its settings for convenience. This compact, self-contained design makes changing stations a snap, perfect for use on the go.

One of iTrip's innovative new features is selectable LX or DX modes of broadcasting (an FM transmitter first). This allows the user to adjust for the absolute best possible audio under real-world conditions. Even in the toughest situations, such as large cities with lots of radio stations crowding the dial, iTrip's DX Mode delivers a noise level that's below that of a cassette tape adapter, allowing the music to punch through cleanly. The results are stunning.

Another new feature (and another FM transmitter first) is the ability to set the iTrip to either US or International tuning modes. International mode allows access to all available frequencies throughout the world. US mode limits tuning to those frequencies relevant to US stations. The result: no unnecessary scrolling through channels.

The new iTrip features volume enhancements, as well, with an auto volume control that works with the iPod's volume level to automatically avoid distortion. If the iPod volume is set too high, iTrip recognizes and corrects it by lowering the volume to its optimum level, assuring clean, clear, dynamic sound.

The iTrip requires no batteries to operate, it draws its power directly from the iPod, so there's never a power issue to silence your tunes.

Made for:

  • iPod Photo
  • iPod U2 Special Edition
  • 4th Generation iPod with Click Wheel
  • 3rd Generation iPod with touch wheel and buttons

Customer reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6 out of 5
123 global ratings

Customers say

Customers have mixed opinions about the wireless audio adapter. Some praises its performance, sound quality, and ease of use. They mention that its compact size and lightweight design make it easy to carry around. Others however, are not happy with the signal strength and static. They say that the signal comes in pretty fuzzy and that it can never find a clear channel. Customers also dislike the weight of the adapter, saying that it's too heavy. They also have mixed feelings about the performance, signal strength, and static, saying it has occasional interference from a strong signal. Overall, customers have mixed views on performance, noise level, and how easy it is to use.

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3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the wireless audio adapter excellent for the price.

"...and for the best price on the internet, you cant go wrong. apple.com sells it for 79 dollars, for that price its not worth it...." Read more

"...a more expensive ITrip and it works very well, not perfect but worth the money." Read more

"Excellent Product For the Price..." Read more

18 customers mention11 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the wireless audio adapter. Some mention that it works great even around NYC, while others say that it's absolutely useless and has a drop in quality.

"The iTrip LCD works far better than I had hoped. Even around Southwestern CT where the FM airwaves are packed with NYC, NJ, and CT radio stations...." Read more

"...thing I find a bit annoying is that with the new LCD iTrip I cannot use it well with an iSkin (protector for my iPod)...." Read more

"...this FM Transmitter for a trip from California to Arizona and it worked great...." Read more

"...not particularly strong as most people have mentioned but works well enough in my Prius...." Read more

14 customers mention7 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the wireless audio adapter. Some find the sound incredible, while others say it's downright poor. Some customers mention that the volume is low and the adaptor makes their iPod sound like an AM radio.

"...To my ear, the sound quality is as good as any FM station, and you can boost signal by switching it into mono mode...." Read more

"...The itrip works, but it makes your ipod sound like an am radio." Read more

"...My iTrip delivered decent sound through the station. As others have mentioned, charging your iPod while you use your FM transmitter will really help...." Read more

"...I have a little Honda CRX (with an actual radio antenna) and it sounds like garbage...." Read more

5 customers mention3 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the wireless audio adapter. Some mention that the design is brilliant and it's very easy to use with no software to install or setup to do with your player. However, others say that the instructions are poor and it can be kind of fiddly to set if the default station is not acceptable for the area you.

"...The design is brilliant. Its very easy to use - you can operate it with just one hand..." Read more

"...It works, it's small, easy to use and I love it!" Read more

"...There are no instructions included to do this (not sure why) but all you have to do is push the knob in for 10 seconds until US flashes on the..." Read more

"...The digital readout is clear and easy to see. And there's no software to install or any kind of setup to do with your player...." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the signal strength of the wireless audio adapter. They mention that the signal is not particularly strong, fuzzy, and has occasional interference from a strong signal. Some say that the range is horrible and that they can never find a clear channel.

"...The iTrip LCD has too much static. It seems to me that it transmits the signal weaker than the original iTrip...." Read more

"...The signal is not particularly strong as most people have mentioned but works well enough in my Prius...." Read more

"...Sure, I got some static and the occasional interference from a strong signal, but you know what?..." Read more

"...isn't strong enough to give a clear signal, hence the signal comes in pretty fuzzy, of couse depending on how close your antenna is to your iPod,..." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the static produced by the wireless audio adapter. They mention that it begins about 1 foot away and drops out.

"...I have to agree with all of you. The iTrip LCD has too much static. It seems to me that it transmits the signal weaker than the original iTrip...." Read more

"...is I had to turn the volume up too high on the radio, which makes static really annoying during soft sections of music, breaks between songs, etc...." Read more

"...long as I set the pod in the ashtray, any further and there was too much static!..." Read more

"...The moment you move it to beyond 18", the static starts. Beyond 2', you can barely hear the music through the noise...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the wireless audio adapter. They mention that it's weaker and problematic compared to other adapters. They also say the signal strength is really weak coming out of the unit and the transmitter isn't strong enough to give a clear signal. The quality is still so-so.

"...hoping it would be better and easier to use, but it turns out it is weaker and problematic compared to the original version of the iTrip..." Read more

"...The new iTrip started like it was supposed to. Quality is still soso but I didn't expect more. I'm hoping surgery will improve the signal." Read more

"...The transmitter isn't strong enough to give a clear signal, hence the signal comes in pretty fuzzy, of couse depending on how close your antenna is..." Read more

"...not make any improvement in the signal strength which is really weak coming out of the unit...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great! Even around NYC.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2005
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The iTrip LCD works far better than I had hoped. Even around Southwestern CT where the FM airwaves are packed with NYC, NJ, and CT radio stations. I am able to easily tune to an open frequency since iTrip lets you dial in any frequency in 1/10 increments (unlike some other FM transmitters I've used). i.e. 90.1, 90.2, 90.3 etc.

The iTrip works great in my car (Honda) with it's stock sound system... and even tested well over my home stereo. Is it CD quality sound? No, but then neither are the MP3 or AAC files you're listening to on your 'pod.

I was skeptical of all the negative reviews. But they must have been expecting audiophile sound quality (why then would they even be using an iPod in the first place?). To my ear, the sound quality is as good as any FM station, and you can boost signal by switching it into mono mode. Which sounds just fine in my little subcompact with all its road noise.

The design is brilliant. Its very easy to use - you can operate it with just one hand (not that you should be monkeying with things like this while driving). Easy to read backlit display. Looks great. The top mounted design allows the 'Pod to be connected to a car charger at the same time, so there is no issue at all with battery drain.

Bottom line, if you want CD quality sound, leave your 'Pod at home and listen to a CD. If FM quality is good enough, you should be VERY happy with the iTrip. It's a great little product!
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Simon
1.0 out of 5 stars The first iTrip works the best...
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2007
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I got a Photo iPod 60GB, and first bought the first version of the iTrip without the LCD (about $30 bucks) when they first became available. I decided to upgrade to this new LCD version since when I travel to different cities, I seem to always have to change frequencies and I thought the this new LCD version would make my life easier than having to dial in with my iPod the frequency with my old iTrip.

I had the opportunity to test both of them back to back. I have to agree with all of you. The iTrip LCD has too much static. It seems to me that it transmits the signal weaker than the original iTrip. With my old iTrip, I can be about 20 feet away from the radio, and it transmits pretty well with no static. But the LCD iTrip I can only move about 1 foot away and the static begins or I get drops out. It's funny, there are times it transmits better when I am holding it with my hand. But as soon as I set it somewhere, it begins to send static. Really awful!! I have tried different frequencies and radios when I compare it with the old iTrip and wow! What a difference!! The old iTrip wins all the time!

Another thing I find a bit annoying is that with the new LCD iTrip I cannot use it well with an iSkin (protector for my iPod). It seems that they altered the lower part of the LCD iTrip (where the 1/4" jack connects to the iPod). They added an extra layer of plastic (I guess to elevate a bit the iTrip so we can turn the dial to change frequencies). This causes that the 1/4" jack does not enter fully into the iPod with the iSkin causing only one channel of the stereo signal to only send the signal to my radio. Or any small movement on my iPod will make the unit pause or lose the transmission. The only solution is peal off the iSkin from the top, to be able to insert the iTrip correctly, but who wants to be doing this??? The whole point of the iSkin is to protect the iPod!! Not a big issue, but it might be for those that use the iSkin. I never had this issue before with the original iPod version (non-LCD).

I am quite disappointed with the LCD iTrip. I was hoping it would be better and easier to use, but it turns out it is weaker and problematic compared to the original version of the iTrip (that doesn't have the LCD and dial).

I am now gonna try to buy a few more of the original iTrips to just have, when my old "reliable" iTrip breaks or they are no longer available in the market.

I'll send back the LCD version. Hopefully this puts pressure to Griffin to build a better version.
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T. Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product For the Price
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2009
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I drive a lot of long distances and recently overheated my CD player which means I'm limited to radio (boo!). So I bought this FM Transmitter for a trip from California to Arizona and it worked great. I drove over 600 miles through a lot of populated areas and did not have to change the station once (I used 87.9). There were only a couple times when it got a little fuzzy, but not too bad and not for long.

NOTE: I used it on DX mode (for some reason that's supposed to be clearer). I also changed it to INTL mode. This allows you to set the station below 88.1, which is the minimum in US mode, possibly removing a lot of the interference from radio stations. There are no instructions included to do this (not sure why) but all you have to do is push the knob in for 10 seconds until US flashes on the screen, turn the knob so INTL shows up and press it in again.

The digital readout is clear and easy to see. And there's no software to install or any kind of setup to do with your player. It uses the mp3 player battery to function so it doesn't have to be plugged in and it didn't seem to drain my battery much faster at all.

I like that I can charge my iPod if it gets low (charger not included!) while the transmitter is plugged in because the transmitter only uses the top part of the iPod...speaking of chargers, I highly recommend a USB Car Cigarette Lighter Adapter Plug (mine was under $3) so you can use your computer connector to charge your mp3 player in your car.
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