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Griffin releases TuneFlex for iPod
I use a Griffin RoadTrip as an iPod charger/FM transmitter in my car. It works wonderfully, but there is one thing I don't like about it. While it allows me to swivel the iPod up and down, I can't move it left to right. The power outlet in my car is situated so that the iPod is essentially facing the passenger's seat, making it very difficult for me to read its screen. This is aggravating and dangerous at 65 m.p.h. The TuneFlex looks like it addresses this issue.It's a charger that mounts your iPod on a fully flexible arm that includes a line out port (if you have one of those cassette adapters) as well as room enough to attach an iTrip. Sure, you've got to buy two products to get auto charging and FM transmission, but that's much more desirable that hitting a telephone pole.
The TuneFlex ships with a wired cassette adapter and a trial version of iFill. Check it out for $49.99US.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
muller said 2:08PM on 8-08-2006
or you could just buy a Belkin TuneDock that will charge the iPod, has a flex gooseneck, and built in FM transmitter with the new FCC approved levels. and it's only 70$
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ryecob said 8:28PM on 8-08-2006
i've been waiting for a product like this. the line out has me sold, too. (cuz fm transmitters sound like cr4p in the city)
i'm very curious about the strength of the arm. i can see a pothole sending your 5g into a nose dive - especially if you have it in a case/skin with some weight to it.
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kg said 8:53PM on 8-08-2006
I bought one of these a few months ago, when it was called the FlexDock from Ten Technologies. Same features, same price, less glossy.
Though I will say that the FlexDock's gooseneck is not perfect. It always seems to be a little too short to position the iPod where I want, and it will not stay put if bent too far. It also barely holds my 3rd gen iPod in place, making me consider the weight of my next iPod.
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james said 4:19AM on 8-09-2006
I had a Ten Technology as well this is a blatant rip off of that product I cannot see a difference at all.
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