Introduction

Wires, wires, wires – that’s what you’ll get when you try and connect an Apple iPod to your car stereo system using a tape cassette adapter and a car charger. Don’t have a car you say? Well if you want to connect the iPod to your home stereo system, you’ll still need cables to bridge the audio out to the receiver or amplified speakers. If you’re into the wireless scene, then look no further than the Griffin Technology iTrip. The iTrip is an FM Transmitter that attaches onto the top of the iPod and provides a way to send audio from your iPod to your stereo system via FM radio frequencies. Let’s take a look at the iTrip and see if it lives up to its promises.

Packaging

The iTrip comes in the following package. NOTE: Does everyone try to copy the look and feel of Apple packaging? It sure seems that way doesn’t it?

Inside, you’ll find the following contents:

• CD with radio frequencies
• iTrip FM Transmitter
• Quick Start Guide

Specifications

• Compact Size: 2.4" x .84"
• Built-in antenna
• Power Requirement: None (it's powered by the iPod)
• Modulation: FM Stereo
• Frequencies: 87.7 - 107.9 MHz
• High stability crystal oscillator, phase-lock loop control
• Stereo separation: greater than 45 dB
• Signal distortion: less than .5%
• Frequency response: 50 Hz to 15 kHz
• Operating range: 10-30 feet, depending on the quality of the FM radio receiver (limited by FCC regulations)
• FCC compliant
• International frequencies software selectable