Testseek.com have collected 8 expert reviews of the Griffin iTrip Auto SmartScan and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Griffin iTrip Auto SmartScan.
June 2008
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The editors liked
The Griffin iTrip Auto SmartScan is an attractive FM transmitter and battery charger for the iPod that can make short work of finding a suitable station for in-car broadcasting.
Excellent interface. Charges iPod while engaged. Easy to use while driving
But not recommended for safety.
The editors didn't like
The mirrored surface on the Griffin iTrip Autos display is distracting and nearly illegible during daylight. The iTrips long cable may be too messy for neat freaks. As the name implies
The iTrip Auto can be used only in your car.
Expensive. SmartScan only mildly helpful in crowded FM markets.
Excellent interface. Charges iPod while engaged. Easy to use while driving, but not recommended for safety.
Expensive. SmartScan only mildly helpful in crowded FM markets.
The iTrip Auto SmartScan has an excellent interface and is very well designed in every respect. Even though it is not optimized for iPhone use, it worked fine with the original iPhone, but doesn't seem to work with the iPhone 3G. We tested it with one...
Abstract: Devices such as this, which allow you to broadcast your iPod over FM radio waves, have been around for a while. Its only since the Government changed the law that theyve been legal, though: because they can interfere with normal radio broadcasts, the...
Abstract: Griffin Technology iTrip Auto with SmartScan Before saying anything more about either of these products, it’s important to note up front that Griffin has repeatedly “revved” past iTrips, making post-release, generally ...
Abstract: iTrip Auto SmartScan FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPodCompany: Griffin TechnologyPrice: $80 TuneBase FM with ClearScanCompany: BelkinPrice: $90http://catalog.belkin.com/ BTCUPCompany: MacAllyPrice: $119http://www.macally.com * * * * * FM ...
Published: 2007-11-29, Author: Donald , review by: cnet.com
The Griffin iTrip Auto SmartScan is an attractive FM transmitter and battery charger for the iPod that can make short work of finding a suitable station for in-car broadcasting.
The mirrored surface on the Griffin iTrip Autos display is distracting and nearly illegible during daylight. The iTrips long cable may be too messy for neat freaks. As the name implies, the iTrip Auto can be used only in your car.
The Griffin iTrip Auto can only bring distraction and eye strain. Last years more useable model can be found for half the price. Price range: $59.99 - $89.99
Reasonable sound quality, works with iPhone, three-stage light ring, SmartScan technology
Design means messy cabling, patchy sound in CBD areas The Final Word The iTrip Auto doesnt feature the flexible steel neck design of its RoadTrip counterpart, but its compatibility with the iPhone and the three-stage light ring indicator are attractiv...
The iTrip Auto doesnt feature the flexible steel neck design of its RoadTrip counterpart, but its compatibility with the iPhone and the three-stage light ring indicator are attractive features.
SmartScan function, Easy to use, Great signal strength
Expensive
Were not going to beat around the bush: this update to Griffins iTrip is the best in-car FM transmitter for iPods and iPhones that we know of. It blew us away with some excellent qualities.The best feature is SmartScan, a one-button scanning feature ...
Abstract: Even though FM transmitters are relatively old technology, Griffin continues to push the envelope with new developments and new innovations. ..
