Griffin iTrip AutoPilot FM transmitter for iPhone

The iTrip AutoPilot from Griffin is one of the first FM transmitter/chargers compatible with the iPhone. It features Griffin's SmartScan to automatically find and save three FM stations with the least interference and supports RDS allowing compatible radios to display track information on the head unit. The control dongle includes a display showing the frequency it's broadcasting, as well as three buttons that allow you to control playback. Personally I've never been a fan of FM transmitters, but at the very least this one looks slick!The iTrip AutoPilot will sell for $99.99 and is listed as "Coming Soon." In addition to the iPhone it is compatible with all iPods with a dock connector.[via iPhone Alley]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

USBFever announces iPhone FM Transmitter

Section: iPod + iTunes, iPod touch, iPod Family, iPod Accessories, Docks & Speakers, iPhone + Communications, iPhone Accessories, iPhoneIf you’re looking for an all in one car charger/FM transmitter so you can easily use your iPhone or iPod Touch in your car, USBFever may have your solution. With a price tag of $39.99, this dock is perfect for your car. Not only will it transmit and play your iPod Touch or iPhone over FM frequencies, it can also connect to any other MP3 player with a 3.5mm audio jack.  It comes with a remote for easier control of your Touch/iPhone, has an LCD backlight display, and charges any USB product with its USB port. It does all this by simply plugging into your cigarette lighter. This product is also boasting that it has a 9 functions in one device. I bet you’re probably wondering what they are. FM transmitter USB charging port (for charging PDAs) PDA / iPhone / iPod Holder Remote LCD Charger for iPod and iPhone Timer (very simple, when power’s on) Line in input TDTT (Two Dimensional Tuning Technology) This sounds like an awesome device to me. Hopefully it is able to somehow block the annoying audio interference that can result from the iPhone. If you happen to purchase one, let us know how it is. Product [9-in-1 iPhone / iPod Touch FM Transmitter] Full Story » | Written by Josh Holat for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

Review: Belkin TuneCast Auto for iPhone and iPod

Belkin’s first combination car charger and FM transmitter was released as TuneCast Auto in late 2005, a white and gray $60 cable with an iPod Dock Connector at one end, a car charging bulb at the other, and an FM transmitter awkwardly in the middle. Now Belkin has redesigned the product, christening it TuneCast Auto for iPod and iPhone, and raising its price to $80. Thankfully for iPhone owners, who will discover that TuneCast Auto is the first…

Monster ships the iCarPlay 250 wireless FM transmitter for the iPhone, iPod

Section: iPod + iTunes, iPod touch, iPod Family, iPod Accessories, Docks & Speakers, iPod, iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPhone + Communications, iPhone AccessoriesMonsterCable has started shipping its iCarPlay 250 wireless FM transmitter. Touted as the world’s most advanced wireless FM transmitter for the iPhone and iPod, the iCarPlay 250 lets you trasmit music wirelessly from any Radio station to both Apple devices. Additionally this transmitter also lets you play your iTunes wirelessly using any FM station in your car stereo. While transmitting music, the iCarPlay Wireless 250 also lets you charge your iPhone or iPods while listening to music. From its specs alone, the iCarPlay 250 seems to be a powerful FM transmitter indeed. It features a Monster AutoScan 3D technology to help your scan through FM radio stations. Other features of this nifty gadget include three programmable radio station presets, line level audio for minimized distortion and maximized dynamic range, intuitive three-button control, detachable USB cable connection, dieletic cable insulation, ultra-low signal to noise ratio, easy to read blue LCD display, and an ultra-low profile power adapter for minimizing dashboard clutter. The iCarPlay wireless 250 will retail for $99.95. Not a bad price for a powerful and entertaining device. Read [Business Wire] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »

Article: iDesign: Belkin, On Recorders + Having the Inside Track

For an iPod accessory maker, it’s great to have superb industrial designers, on-site engineers, and a savvy marketing department, but there’s one advantage that really can’t be beat: support from Apple. We’re not talking about generic support, like being included on a huge, anonymous list of official iPod accessory companies, or having one of a thousand tiny spots in an Apple Retail Store; rather, this is the sort of support…

Review: Griffin PowerBlock Dual Universal AC Charger

For the last few years, Griffin Technology’s car and home iPod chargers have been some of the most popular accessories on the market; thanks to more favorable pricing, its PowerBlock series of home chargers have sometimes surpassed even Apple’s own USB chargers in sales. This year, Griffin has overhauled its entire lineup of car and home chargers, including two-charger combination packs, resulting in an array of options that may be a little…