Because the Dorkmobile is old, I just put in a new radio with a rear USB. It's not as kludgy as an FM transmitter, allows me to control the music on the radio, and gives me HD radio.
I just think that the FM transmitter solution is starting to show its years.
@OMG! Ponies!: Same. I got tired of the static and crappy audio quality from my iTrip, so I picked up a Clarion head-unit for $200, about the same price as adding an aftermarket iPhone/iPod adapter to the stock radio. Definitely worth it, especially on the 12 hour roadtrips back home. I'd normally be adjusting the station of the iTrip every half hour to get a good signal.
@OMG! Ponies!: It just depends on the car... My Trailblazer for example kicks out some weird RF while it's running and transmitters don't work at all in my car, yet in my wifes car they are crystal clear.
I'm thinking that cars which have rear antennas actually stand a better chance of working well with a small transmitter as opposed to front mounted. That's my guess anyways.
I wonder if this is backwards compatible with their Roadtrip device, that holds the iPhone in place on a gooseneck stick that plugs into your cigarette lighter for charging? Or if they're making a similar Roadtrip-like device for iTrip?
Their Roadtrip holder thingy would seem especially useful if you were going to access the App's controls on the iPhone, and aren't built in chargers a must for FM transmitters?
@crabbygeek: I've used Griffin's stuff before and it generally works well as long as you're careful with it. What I've seen haven't exactly been the best-constructed devices in the world, though.
Of course, the best portable FM transmitter will be crap if you live in an area teeming with radio stations or if you have a car with a poorly-placed antenna. But that's just how it goes.
@bw2g: It's only been like three months, right? I would assume that the development, production, and distribution of a new product can't be rushed out in much less time than that.
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I just think that the FM transmitter solution is starting to show its years.
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I'm thinking that cars which have rear antennas actually stand a better chance of working well with a small transmitter as opposed to front mounted. That's my guess anyways.
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Their Roadtrip holder thingy would seem especially useful if you were going to access the App's controls on the iPhone, and aren't built in chargers a must for FM transmitters?
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Of course, the best portable FM transmitter will be crap if you live in an area teeming with radio stations or if you have a car with a poorly-placed antenna. But that's just how it goes.
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