I enjoy listening to podcasts and audiobooks on my iPod, especially in the car. I typically use an earbud headset, but with only one bud, keeping the other ear free for sounds of traffic.
Last week, though, I started using the tiny Griffin iTrip Pocket instead. It plugs right in to my iPod nano, and plays through the car's FM receiver. The three buttons along the bottom can be set to any unused FM frequencies.
I've tried FM transmitters before and have been disappointed. For some reason, the iTrip Pocket does a better job of transmitting a clear signal. I rarely get static.
The one downside to this is how quickly it drains the battery. I am guessing it'll exhaust the Nano's battery in under five hours, which could be a problem on long trips. But for driving around town, it's great. Link
Reader comment:
Max says:
Might I suggest for you the monster ipod cassette adapter? It never fuzzes, doesn't drain battery, and it attaches to any player with a 3.5mm jack. Also they have used ones on Amazon for just four bones.
Cayden says:
The best iPod transmitter I've ever seen is this guy by Kensington. I have had it for as long as I've had an iPod and its fidelity is incredible! also, because it plugs into your cigarette lighter, your ipod plays for aeons.
Keely says:
I read your post on Boing Boing yesterday about the iTrip Pocket. I recently purchased an iTrip for my iPod Nano too, but a different model than yours, the iTrip Auto. The exciting thing about it is that it is a combination FM transmitter and iPod charger, so your battery isn't drained by the iTrip. Like the pocket, you can manually select the frequency you want to use. So far it has worked great for me, a very clear signal.
Thomas says:
Hey man, here's a tip about those transmitters: If you're ever in a position where you know you'll definitely be listening to just the iPod (like a trip to Tucson, AZ for instance), you might want to remove your antenna. Mine screws off really easily, but of course this wouldn't work so well with one of those fancy ones embedded into your rear window. Without the external antenna, your radio can only pick up what the Griffin's putting out, and then you don't have to constantly mess around with it, like I have had to do with every one of those transmitters I've ever used. Maybe this way you won't find out when the (very frustrating) return trip from Tucson is near completion (I was all the way back to Ontario when I thought of this.)
