May 2007 Archives

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