Product Description

Imagine having a high powered FM Transmitter, an iPod auto charger AND a convenient iPod cradle. Meet RoadTrip, the only iPod and iPod mini car accessory you'll ever need. RoadTrip makes enjoying an iPod or iPod mini in the car convenient and easy. The RoadTrip plugs into any auto power outlet or lighter adapter and provides an adjustable cradle to charge and hold any docking iPod including the new 4G iPods and the iPod mini. The RoadTrip transmitter can then be set to broadcast iPod's music to any FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.9. Its backlit screen shows which frequency RoadTrip is currently broadcasting -and can easily be adjusted via buttons located directly on the front of the unit. Your iPod's audio is transmitted through the connected dock on the bottom of iPod. Not only is this a superior signal transmission but it also leaves the top of the iPod exposed for use with other iPod accessories like the Griffin iTalk.The RoadTrip is a great FM transmitter and car charger for the iPod in the car, but what makes RoadTrip truly unique is its removable transmitter module that can also broadcast music from a Mac or PC. The package includes a combination USB power and audio connector cable that attaches any USB equipped computer to the module. Users can then play their iTunes music, movie audio or presentation sound to any FM stereo close by. The RoadTrip is compatible with all docking iPods, including the iPod mini. iPods with FireWire ports on top (1st and 2nd gen) will not work with the RoadTrip.

Product Details

• Color: White
• Brand: Griffin Technology
• Model: 4030-ROAD
• Released on: 2005-11-04
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 2.00" w x 7.00" l, 3.00 pounds

Features

• Convenient one-piece transmitter and charger module uses any frequency from 87.7 to 107.9
• Backlit screen shows which frequency RoadTrip is currently broadcasting
• Transmitter can be removed and used with a Mac or PC computer
• Plugs into any auto power outlet or lighter adapter
• Compatibility: iPod nano (1G only), iPod mini, 3G iPod, 4G iPod with click wheel, iPod Color, iPod Video

From the Manufacturer
The Griffin Technology 4030-ROAD RoadTrip FM Transmitter and Auto Charger and Cradle for iPod combines a high-powered FM transmitter, an iPod auto charger, and a convenient iPod cradle in one package. The RoadTrip plugs into any power outlet or lighter adapter and provides an adjustable cradle for any docking iPod. Once your iPod is charged and docked, the transmitter broadcasts your iPod's music to any FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.9. The backlit screen shows which frequency is currently broadcasting, while buttons located directly on the front of the unit allow for easy adjustments.

The removable transmitter can also broadcast music from Macs or PCs through a combination USB power and audio connector cable that attaches any USB equipped computer to the module. Then, just play your iTunes music, movie audio, or presentation sound on any FM stereo that's close by.

What's in the Box
RoadTrip body, FM transmitter module, power plug, sleeve adapter, extension, USB/audio cable, Protection pad, iPod holder/belt clip, and clip holder for iPod mini.

iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video

Note that the RoadTrip is compatible with 2G iPod nano models with adapter available from Griffin

Customer Reviews

WONT CHARGE NANO 4G, Lame support
I purchased a Road Trip with the "New iPod nano Adapter Included!",
only to find that the CHARGER function DOES NOT work with any
"New ipod nano" (4G).
I purchased this product with the clear intent to FM transmit, charge and cradle my "New iPod Nano".
I am very disappointed.
Of course, I expected to get what I paid for, and I requested remedy from Griffin.
I stated that this device will not do as the package claims, and I requested a full refund.
Adding, this device CAN NOT perform its stated purpose(s), I further
contended that the packaging is deceptive regarding the capabilities of
this device.
Mine certainly wont do all three as claimed. Griffin blithely verified this.
My response from "Shannon" at Griffin was that this device in fact "ONLY WORKS WITH 3G", and not (as the packaging indicted) with the ("NEW") Nano 4g, ignoring the legal ramifications.
Thats all they had to offer.
LAME. The lousy customer care disappointed me as much as the product.
I went with the InCharge because of the reviews, and flame Griffin for the above nauseating experiences.

Not for audiophiles, but very convenient!
I was very pleased with the quality of construction. Seems pretty sturdy and durable. Works perfectly as intended. There is only one negative, and that is the sound is not the full range. It lacks the depth and clarity of a CD by alot. My best workaround is to adjust the EQ on the ipod to the "classical" setting (although I listen to all kinds of music, mostly metal). Still, not perfect sound, but, hell, it was only $9.95, and at least I can get all my iPod tunes on my car stereo now! Overall, I'm satisfied.

Griffin RoapTrip
We love it. Sounds great and much cheaper than at Best Buy. I shopped around and this is by FAR the best deal!!!