- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews Back to product review
- My rating: 0 stars
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4.0 stars
"Simple, uncluttered wireless FM transmitter for the iPod nano 2G"
Pros: Reasonable FM transmission even in an urban environment at home or in the car; works anywhere; easy to use; looks great with the iPod nano and doesn't add a lot of bulk
Cons: Does not include a charger or a pass through for a charger; only comes in silver
Summary: I don't know where CNET's reviewer, Jasmine France, tried the iTrip Pocket out, or what her expectations were, but my experience with it so far in a very congested Boston urban area has been very satisfactory. I did actual comparisons between the iTrip Pocket and Extreme Mac's Air Play for the iPod nano. I played them on the same frequencies, 3 so far, both in my home and on the road. The iTrip performed better in every situation.
That said you may ask why an 8 rating and not a 10. Well I felt that based on the guidelines an 'excellent' is a fair score. I'm a fairly critical listener, but if you're an audiophile, you may be bothered by occasional static. I found that the static that did occur with the iTrip was no worse than the occasional static that occurs with many FM stations. This is a problem with all FM transmitters, and is a factor of FCC regulations that limit the strength of the signal allowed as well as the quality of the FM radio that you have. My car is a 2003 Murano with a Bose stereo system.
As for the absence of a charger or a pass through, that's one of the things I like best about the iTrip Pocket. It's completely unemcumbered with lots of extraneous stuff. Yes it draws on the iPod's battery, but with 24 hours of play time, and so many ways to charge the iPod's battery, I feel the lack of a charger or pass through is unimportant. I'll trade simplicity for complexity every time. Just remember to charge your iPod up when you go on a trip, and bring the car charger with you.
The only other mild criticism that I have is that it doesn't come in black to match my nano. I'm sure Griffin has one in the works, but I couldn't wait and I'm glad I didn't. I'm now enjoying my iPod nano everywhere.
Where to buy
Griffin iTrip Pocket:
$70.00
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