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Griffin iTrip Pocket Reviews

The Griffin iTrip Pocket is cute and ultracompact, and its cap includes a hole for attaching to a... (cnet.com)

Griffin has quite the iTrip legacy, and though the company was a pioneer for iPod-friendly FM... (zdnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Griffin iTrip Pocket

We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 12 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 57/100 and users rate it 78/100. The average review date is January 7, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 19208 reviews from other MP3 Player Accessories. Last update: November 7, 2009.

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14 reviews

November, 2009

57 / 100

2 Experts

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78 / 100

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Expert Reviews (2)

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Griffin iTrip Pocket

By (cnet.com)

The Griffin iTrip Pocket wins points for its supersmall and stylish design, but its weak FM transmission can't hold water in urban areas.

The Griffin iTrip Pocket is cute and ultracompact, and its cap includes a hole for attaching to a keychain. It's easy to use, offers three presets, and outputs to the iPod's screen.

The iTrip Pocket suffers from weak FM transmission, which results in frequent static and dropouts in urban areas. It also doesn't include a car charger and has no pass-through for attaching a separate charger. It can only be used with the iPod.

Griffin has quite the iTrip legacy, and though the company was a pioneer for...

Rating

57100

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cnet.com
US

Griffin iTrip Pocket

By Jasmine France (zdnet.com)

Griffin has quite the iTrip legacy, and though the company was a pioneer for iPod-friendly FM transmitters, the signal strength has been a weak point. Unfortunately, the issue has not been remedied in the iTrip Pocket, an otherwise lovely device with ...

The Griffin iTrip Pocket wins points for its supersmall and stylish design, but its weak FM transmission can't hold water in urban areas.

Unfortunately, the issue has not been remedied in the iTrip Pocket, an...

Rating

57100

Partner Source
zdnet.com

User Reviews (12)

US

"don't bother"

By gartneraz (cnet.com)

Weak! Too much static, interference, dropout... 

compact, accessorizes nicely with iPod Nano

weak, static, interference, dropouts

US

Simple, uncluttered wireless FM transmitter for the iPod nano 2G

By r.oliva (cnet.com)

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

Does not include a charger or a pass through for a charger ; only comes in silver

US

a real test

By gbreed06 (cnet.com)

Really the best test for these devices would be cities like New York, Philadelphia, Boston; where one or maybe two frequencies are available. The bottom line is that if these device work here they would anywhere in the country. My own tests has shown none...

Size and simple setup

shorten battery life and sound quaility

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