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Griffin iTrip Auto Universal Plus

The Griffin iTrip Auto Universal+ is an FM transmitter and USB charger compatible with most portable audio players and other audio sources (CD, MP3, cassette, iPod, iPhone, HTC Hero). It features a standard 1/8" stereo input (male connection) and is powered by the vehicles 12-volt accessory outlet. It also features a USB input hidden behind a small cover on the power adapter for charging your portable player. It broadcasts over FM stereo in the range of 88.1 - 107.9 MHz and features a one-touch "SmartScan" button that will automatically find an available radio frequency. The Universal+ was released in Fall 2007 and has an MSRP of $49.99.

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Griffin iTrip Auto Universal Plus
MSRP $49.99
Release date September, 2007
Brand Griffin
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Standard 1/8" headphone plug means it can work with any portable player - not just iPhone/iPod
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Powered by 12-volt accessory outlet
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Includes USB charging
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Decent Audio quality
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Clean design
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Smart scan button to quickly find available channel
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Mono mode for greater signal
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Charge one device while playing another
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Pretty good price
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Can't access coveted 87.9 MHz frequency - discontinued, non "plus" model had an international workaround
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Can only be used in your car because of 12-volt power limitation
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Can't control your iPod - look at iPod/iPhone custom itrips for that ability
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Charges iPod very slowly - WAY slower than an outlet
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Smart scan isn't aggressiveness enough in finding a noise free channel
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USB cover can be annoying to remove to charge your device
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Features

  • FM transmitter + USB charger
  • SmartScan automatically finds available channel
  • transmits in Stereo or Mono for stronger signal
  • Standard 1/8" stereo headphone plug
  • USB charge input port
  • powerered by 12-volt accessory
  • release date: September 2007
  • MSRP: $49.99

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Griffin iTrip Auto Universal Plus

• Griffin Itrip Auto Universal Plus Refresh FM transmitter and PowerJolt Auto Charging for Portable Audio Players

• Itrip Auto Universal Plus

UPC: 085387972591

EAN: 085387972591

MPN: 7259TRIPUNP2

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Pros

  • Charge one device while playing another
  • Pretty good price
  • Standard 1/8" headphone plug means it can work with any portable player - not just iPhone/iPod
  • Powered by 12-volt accessory outlet
  • Includes USB charging
  • Decent Audio quality
  • Clean design
  • Smart scan button to quickly find available channel
  • Mono mode for greater signal

Cons

  • Charges iPod very slowly - WAY slower than an outlet
  • Smart scan isn't aggressiveness enough in finding a noise free channel
  • USB cover can be annoying to remove to charge your device
  • Can't access coveted 87.9 MHz frequency - discontinued, non "plus" model had an international workaround
  • Can only be used in your car because of 12-volt power limitation
  • Can't control your iPod - look at iPod/iPhone custom itrips for that ability

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