Griffin RoadTrip with SmartScan for iPhone and iPod
A do-it-all charge and play system, RoadTrip with SmartScan lets you enjoy the music on your iPhone or iPod on your car stereo.
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Overview
Easier to use than ever, RoadTrip unlocks all the entertainment your iPhone or iPod can deliver, wherever the road takes you. RoadTrip incorporates SmartScan technology to find, memorize, and select the three best frequncies for use in broadcasting the music on your iPhone or iPod on your car's FM stereo system.
Features
- Play music from your iPhone or iPod on your car's stereo system as it charges
- Easy one-button set-up--SmartScan searches the radio dial for the three clearest broadcast frequencies, automatically programs them to pre-set buttons, then automatically selects the best of the three for in-car broadcast
- Quick switching between pre-sets
- SmartSound Plus technology for clear sound under real-world conditions
- Flexible steel neck and interchangeable model-specific cradles position your iPhone or iPod perfectly
- The look of a custom in-car installation without the cost or inconvenience
Specification
- Antenna: Built-in
- Power: Provided by 12 V cigarette lighter or power outlet (no batteries required)
- Available output RF range: 88.1 MHz - 107.9 MHz (U.S.)
- Radio frequency increments: 0.2 MHz per step (U.S.)
- Input voltage range: 12-16 V
- Maximum current: 2 Amp
- Output voltage: 5 VDC at 1 Amp
- Fuse type: 2 Amp blade-type automotive fuse
What's in the Box
- RoadTrip with SmartScan
- Adapters
Note: For the fourth-generation iPod nano, second-generation iPod touch, iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod with video model only, RoadTrip with SmartScan can send video to an in-car video system.
Warranty
One-year limited (For more details, please visit www.griffintechnology.com/content/warranty.)
Mfr. Part No.: 4058-RDTRPB2
Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
This accessory is compatible with the following:
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iPhone 3GS
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iPhone 3G
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iPhone
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iPod touch
2nd generation -
iPod classic
120GB 160GB (2009) -
iPod classic 80GB
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iPod nano
5th generation (video camera) -
iPod nano
4th generation (video) -
iPod nano
3rd generation (video) -
iPod nano
2nd generation (aluminum) -
iPod nano
1st generation
Most Useful Reviews
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Griffin RoadTrip with SmartScan for iPhone and iPod
this baby is awsome
Written by DL from henderson
Nov 12, 2008
It Works Like A CHARM!! The Sound Of The Iphone Is Very Clear No Static..I Have No Poor Review For This Item.It Even Looks Very Nice The Way It Sits In My Car.Very Stylists- the Cost Was Alittle High But Very Worth It!!! …More
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Griffin RoadTrip with SmartScan for iPhone and iPod
Not so great
Written by SB from Oakton
Nov 27, 2008
I have a 06 Honda Odyssey and on a trip to Boston from DC and in the DC area, I did not ever have great performance without significant static, often rendering the audio non-listenable with my iPhone 3G. I was glad Griffin started shipping this first fm transmitter with a fixed mount last week but unfortunately my experience was not as good as the first reviewer.
The Good: the style and mount is excellent; the cig adapter is an extremely snug fit which is fantastic. Buttons work well and menu usage is intuitive except with use of non iTunes content (more on that below). The LED multicolor ring on the cig adapter changes color to signify different charging status of the iPhone or iPod....cool.
The Bad: Like most fm transmitters, the signal is poor and probably suffers even more depending on the distance to your antenna for your car and the "competition" in fm frequencies in your area. In the DC, NY and Boston areas, I had to run through the "smartscan" procedure multiple times to find a station that is barely passable.
Secondly, you can not even manually tune to 87.9 even if your car radio does pick up this channel. The roadtrip starts the frequency spectrum at 88.1..not sure if there is a workaround for that as I heard exists on some other fm transmitters.
Thirdly, if you use streaming audio such as aol, pandora or even live streaming podcasts via iTunes Store (can now stream podcasts within iTunes Store as a result of 2.2 iPhone update), accidentally hitting the dedicated pause/play or forward next buttons on the road trip don't do what you expect to pause/forward the content but immediately cause you to leave the podcast/iTunesStore app and go into iTunes itself. You then have to go back to the streaming audio app and attempt to find your place back in the middle of the podcast or whatever.....not easy to do when driving. The key is to use the iPhone or iPod for all audio control if using streaming audio other than content within the iPod app on your iPhone.
I wish it worked better, I honestly do...but hard to justify the cost for something that works so inconsistently. The smartscan is a nice option but afraid in my situation, it still does not work very well. …More221 of 260 people found this useful
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Griffin RoadTrip with SmartScan for iPhone and iPod
RoadTrip for 3G - Excellent
Written by MS from Heathrow
Dec 4, 2008
I'm very happy with the Griffin RoadTrip! I purchased this to use with my iPhone 3G, and have had a very good experience with it. Griffin has isolated the problem that the earlier model had with intermodulation between the FM and cell/3G bands, so there is no buzzing, clicking or popping when I use the FM transmitter. I've received calls and used the 3G connection while using the FM portion of the device, and the FM signal continued with a solid connection. I highly suggest this if you're looking for an iPhone 3G car cradle solution. …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Griffin RoadTrip with SmartScan for iPhone and iPod
Works great, but...
Written by RM from Ashburnham
Dec 2, 2009
I love this product when it works right. It worked beautifully for three months, then all I got was static, no matter what station I tried. I contacted Griffen tech support and requested a new one, which they provided. It works beautifully once again. I just hope it lasts longer this time. …More
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Griffin RoadTrip with SmartScan for iPhone and iPod
Too much static
Written by DS from sugar land
Nov 12, 2009
I was very excited to buy the Roadtrip 2 days ago for my iPhone 3G and '04 Tahoe. For the price tag I expected a far more superior FM transmitter to the cheaper ones that I have used but the constant static that I experience leaves me feeling very disappointed. The Roadtrip does provide a good pedistal and charger combo but that isn't why I purchased the Roadtrip. …More
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Griffin RoadTrip with SmartScan for iPhone and iPod
Griffins RoadTrip to Hadies
Written by KM from Baltimore
Nov 11, 2009
This coast me a 100 bucks it don't charge my phone the phone keeps comming loose I was extremely dissapointed Don't waste your money …More
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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Does this product work with an IPhone w/ a case?
- Asked by BP from Hollidaysburg
- Oct 14, 2009
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will this work on internet radio applications like pandora?
- Asked by RB from new milford
- Oct 29, 2009
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Will Griffin RoadTrip work with iPhone 3GS?
- Asked by EL from The Villages
- Nov 7, 2009
Most Recent
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Can I use the Griffin RoadTrip with my iPod Touch 3G ? Is it possible to use the dock adapter ?
- Asked by AK from Helsinki
- Nov 4, 2009
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So i can listen to my music thru the radio with this??
- Asked by ST from corpus christi
- Oct 31, 2009
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will this work on internet radio applications like pandora?
- Asked by RB from new milford
- Oct 29, 2009
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Does this product work with an IPhone w/ a case?
- Asked by BP from Hollidaysburg
- Oct 14, 2009
