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Testseek.com have collected 15 expert reviews of the Griffin iTrip Auto and the average rating is 69%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Griffin iTrip Auto.
 
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The editors liked

  • Includes a fuse. Large display. Inobtrusive. One piece. Works with 3rd generation iPod
  • Plus newest ones.
  • Simple yet effective design
  • Easy to setup
  • Charges iPod
  • LX and DX mode
  • Backlit LCD
  • Well-integrated with the iPod
  • Allows use of most iPod cases
  • Easier tuning
  • LX/DX modes
  • Black color doesn’t draw attention in car
  • Simple setup
  • Charges iPhone quickly
  • Even without audio playback
  • Display lights up
  • Yet is not too bright for vehicle cabin
  • Transmits music to any frequency on your car's FM radio
  • Charges your iOS device
  • Automatically detects unused frequencies

The editors didn't like

  • Loses reception sporadically. Priced too high.
  • NONE!
  • Somewhat impossible to use in a larger radio market
  • FM reception in most metro areas is quite crowded
  • Modern car design places the FM antenna outside the passenger compartment
  • Blocking or interfering with much of the signal
  • FM sound is not as good as directly wired sound
  • No battery
  • Requires 12V power connection
  • Lesser sound quality compared to direct input

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  Published: 2005-12-28, review by: ilounge.com

  • Abstract:  Over the last six months, we’ve seen more iTrip-related announcements than in the preceding three years: Griffin has shown or released a new top-connecting iTrip with LCD, a bottom-connecting version, a totally different nano-specific model, and now...

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  Published: 2013-03-01, review by: macworld.com.au

  • Transmits music to any frequency on your car's FM radio; charges your iOS device; automatically detects unused frequencies
  • No battery; requires 12V power connection; lesser sound quality compared to direct input, US$59.99 + shipping

 
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  Published: 2009-05-29, review by: gadgetshow.channel5.com

  • While the urge to drown out the drivel spewing from Chris Moyles is entirely natural, tuning an iPod FM transmitter to the same frequency as a major broadcaster doesn’t do anything for sound quality. Instead, simply turn on the iTrip Auto SmartScan...
  • Due to anti-pirate radio legislation in Europe, the iTrip Auto switches to a random station every time you turn it on. Although, if you ask us, even Somali gunmen would make better breakfast DJs than the inexplicably popular Moylesy. Even in a radio wilde...
  • The iTrip Auto SmartScan won’t stop you having to retune on longer journeys, but it does make it easier to avoid hissy interference – and the price is definitely right.Griffin iTrip Auto SmartScan is tagged with Griffin iTrip Auto SmartScan, G...

 
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  Published: 2006-10-19, review by: T3.com

  • Large buttons and crisp LCD display
  • Long cable gets messy
  • Solid performance and design

 
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  Published: 2006-10-01, review by: techradar.com

  • Product Summary iTrip Auto Price at launch £39 Key specs Price at Launch 39 | MPN | Full spec
  • Product Summary iTrip Auto Price at launch £39 Key specs Price at Launch 39 | MPN | Full spec
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