Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for Sansa
by Griffin Technology
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Manufacturer: Griffin TechnologyBrand: Griffin Technology
Edition: Electronics
Format: CD
Model: 9212-SNSATA2
Color: Black
Publisher: Griffin Technology
Studio: Griffin Technology
Music Label: Griffin Technology
Product features:
- Compatibility: Sansa View; Sansa Connect; Sansa c200 Series; Sansa e200 Series; Sansa Fuze
- Four user-programmable presets save the best frequencies so you can access them quickly later
- Broadcasts in crisp, clear FM stereo through any open FM frequency for quality audio playback
- Charges while in use so you arrive at your destination ready to go
- Sleek, single-wire design keeps your stereo set-up clutter-free
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Customer Review: Is this the best solution technical minds could devise? Appears to be
Summary: 2 Stars
For over 2 years I have been using the cassette player in my car with the standard cassette adapter to play my mp3 player through my car stereo. I often wondered if I was getting the best sound quality out of my music and flirted with the idea of getting one of these FM transmitters. I was scared off by the limitations with open FM frequencies in urban areas that I have seen mentioned in other reviews and the price for the good name brand ones at local retailers was prohibitive.
When the tape player in my car unexpectedly died and I could no longer use the cassette adapter, I had no choice but to look for an FM transmitter. I wasn't about to try replace the stereo in my aging vehicle and plus its tied to a disk changer that I still enjoy. I found a great price on the Griffin iTrip on Amazon, way cheaper than any retailers or other sites online. When it arrived I was thrilled at the prospect of being able to once again have access to my huge library of music on my mp3 player and I even thought I might gain the benefit of improved sound quality.
Boy was I wrong. Even when I locked in to a clear transmission (more on that later) I was shocked that the output volume was not very dynamic, the volume control on my sansa was rendered useless and I could only control the volume on the car stereo. I had to crank it up a lot higher than with my previous primitive cassette adapter. The sound quality was also a bit thin, very noticeable when listening to music with some good low end.
Once I started driving it got worse. I would hear static in the music every couple of miles, at some points it was unbearable. I figured I needed to select another station. I am in a metropolitan area so that was a challenge, there were basically 2 frequencies I could use. At different points during my hour long commute one or the other would work better than the other. I read the instructions on switching the mode to mono to potentially get better results, but any improvement was marginal.
At times the music would be overwhelmed with static and I'd just get frustrated and turn off the music altogether. Other times I'd make it through the drive with just a little bit of static here and there, but I never had an uninterrupted drive as I was used to with the cassette adapter. I couldn't believe that this is how people actually listen to their music. When I was researching I searched and searched but it seems these adapters are the only thing out there unless you have a car stereo with a direct input jack.
With all the advances in technology I am shocked and appalled that this is the best that they can come up with to listen to music in the car. Fiddling with a transmitter to get better reception is also a sure fire way to get into an accident.
If you have a choice, I highly recommend finding a different alternative, unless you are in an area where there are not a ton of stations on the FM dial.
Oh and to top it off, at times when I plug the fm transmitter in since it doubles as a charger, my sansa would freeze and its never done that before. I have to hold down the power button and wait for it to turn off and unplug the adapter and try again to get it to work. Not sure if its a problem with the player but as mentioned this has never happened before. Love the sansa, hate the FM transmitter.
Description of Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter and Auto Charger for Sansa
Griffin 9212-Snsata2 Itrip Auto Fm Transmitter & Car Charger For Sansacombination Auto Charger & Fm Transmitter Large, Easy To Read Backlit Lcd Screen ; 4 User Definable Presets ; Selectable Dx & Lx Modes For Best-Quality Audio; Compatible With Sansa Connect, Sansa E200 & C200Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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