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Hack your VW's budvase for the iPhone

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Nov 14th, 2008

Perhaps you've seen a Volkswagen Beetle driving around with a flower in its dashboard bud vase. People put all sorts of things in there, but we say ditch the gerbera daisies and go for something more useful.

Bug owner Nathan Barry has hacked his bud vase to accommodate his iPhone. By sawing away one slot for his USB car charger's cable and another to steady the iPhone, he made a clever stand that's easy to see from the driver's seat.

Good job, Nathan! My iPhone can be found bouncing around the passenger seat when I'm in my wife's car. The audio jack in my car is hidden inside the arm rest, which is even less convenient. Yes, I've tried FM transmitters but decided that they're manufactured by Satan himself.

So, how do you listen to your iPhone (or iPod) in your car?

Tags: car, fmtransmitter, hack, iphone, ipod touch, IpodTouch

Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family, iPhone

Griffin iTrip AutoPilot FM transmitter for iPhone

by Mat Lu (RSS feed) on May 23rd, 2008


The iTrip AutoPilot from Griffin is one of the first FM transmitter/chargers compatible with the iPhone. It features Griffin's SmartScan to automatically find and save three FM stations with the least interference and supports RDS allowing compatible radios to display track information on the head unit. The control dongle includes a display showing the frequency it's broadcasting, as well as three buttons that allow you to control playback. Personally I've never been a fan of FM transmitters, but at the very least this one looks slick!

The iTrip AutoPilot will sell for $99.99 and is listed as "Coming Soon." In addition to the iPhone it is compatible with all iPods with a dock connector.

[via iPhone Alley]

Tags: fm transmitter, FmTransmitter, iTrip AutoPilot, ItripAutopilot

Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family

Griffin announces iTrip Pocket

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on May 21st, 2007

Late last week, Griffin announced the availability of the iTrip Pocket, their smallest FM transmitter yet. Designed to match the overall look of the iPod nano, it's about the size of a matchbook and will work with the 1st and 2nd generation iPod nano, as well as the 4th and 5th generation iPod. Plus, their "Smart Display" feature lets you adjust settings on the iPod's screen.

The tiny little transmitter fits right on your keychain and costs $49.99US.

Tags: accessories, fm transmitter, FmTransmitter, griffin technologies, GriffinTechnologies, ipod, itrip pocket, ItripPocket

Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family

Griffin iTrips to be legalized in Ireland

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Sep 5th, 2006

Legalize it! That's what a number of Irish iPod owners have been hoping would happen, and it just may come to pass by the end of the year, according to BreakingNews.ie. Up until now, the small FM transmitters by Griffin technology that allow for the wireless broadcast of music stored on an iPod over FM radios have been illegal in Ireland, as they essentially (it had been argued) create a short-range radio transmitter. Soon you will be able to listen to your iPods in the car without that annoying cassette adapter, Ireland!

Here's hoping it works out.

Thanks, Damien!

Tags: fm transmitter, FmTransmitter, ipod, ireland, itrip

Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family

DLO introduces the nanoTune

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Mar 8th, 2006

DLO today announced the availability of the nanoTune, an accessory for the iPod nano that's designed to fill several roles. When connected to your nano, the nanoTune acts as protective case, FM transmitter, FM radio and headphone amplifier (DLO claims a 25% increase in volume, to the delight of audiologists everywhere). It will also connect to your car charger or Apple dock via the built in 30 pin connector.

It seems to add a good amount of bulk to the otherwise sleek nano, but the pictures on the site are kind of small. You can grab one for $69.99US.

Tags: dlo, fm transmitter, FmTransmitter, ipod, ipod nano, IpodNano, nanotune

Filed under: Accessories, iPod Family

Griffin's iTrip comes to Switzerland

by Dave Caolo (RSS feed) on Mar 3rd, 2006

Griffin Technology's iTrip FM transmitter for the iPod is now available in Switzerland. According to Griffin, "Recent changes in Swiss law have opened the door to broadcast in Switzerland over the FM radio spectrum (87.9 - 107.9)." Until recently, Swiss law has strictly regulated devices that broadcast over FM.

The iTrip costs $49.99 in the US (no pricing information for Switzerland was available as of this post).

[Via Playlist Mag]

Tags: fm transmitter, FmTransmitter, griffin technology, GriffinTechnology, ipod, itrip

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