Griffin iClear Hard Shell Case for iPod touch 1G Clear

The Griffin iClear hard-shell case provides invisible polycarbonate protection for your iPod Touch. Strong enough for the daily abuse of an active lifestyle, the transparent and unobtrusive design protects the iPod with a tough, polycarbonate two-piece shell. And yet, you have total access to the iPod’s control wheel, audio jack, on switch, USB port, and LED. Installation is quick and easy–the iPod drops into the iClear’s front casing, and the rear section snaps into place.

What’s in the Box:
iClear case, static peel screen protector, and premium cleaning cloth.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars iPod Touch Hard-Shell Case
This iPod “Touch” Hard-Shell Case protects the touch screen pretty well - especially if you have kids that may not be as gentle with expensive items as you may be…

5 Stars This case will save your ipod
Just as the title says. This case will save the look of your ipod touch. I use my ipod every day and work and I have only taken it out of the case about 5 time. The metal back of the ipod touch looks like I just pulled it out of the box. Also the case comes with a protective film to put on over the screen. This screen is great and helps save the ipod screen. I cant say enough good things about this case from the price to the durability of the case. for any iphone/ipod touch owner this is a must have product.

3 Stars Ipod Case
The case works well, however scratches are visible on the front cover. It is also very hard to get the case off once it is put on. Using a larger coin such as a nickle to remove the case is suggested.

3 Stars Well…
I end up return this item because i thought 1G and 2G are the same size!! But still, Griffin rocks!!

4 Stars iPod Touch Clear Hard-Shell Case
The hard-shell clear case for the iPod Touch is a very easily used accessory. Compared to other cases it is inexpensive in price and relatively easy to use. If you want a simple case for you iPod Touch, this is the one to buy.

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Griffin PowerJolt SE Car Charger with Coiled Cable for iPod and iPhone 1G Black

PowerJolt SE is the easiest way to charge your iPod or your iPhone in your car, thanks to the simple 1-piece design with integrated cable. Recharge the battery of your iPod or iPhone the hassle-free way with PowerJolt SE. that you’ll arrive at your destination with a fully charged iPod.PowerJolt comes with a detachable, high quality 48″ USB to Dock Connector cable that can be used for normal syncing and docking operations with your computer.

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Does not fit 3G iPhone, I question the workmanship
My review will provide conflicting information to previous reviews. That said I provide my review in good faith hoping it will prevent another buyer from encountering the same problem.

This car charger does NOT fit 3g iPhones. I purchased this car charger at WalMart which sells it a dollar cheaper then the lowest price currently listed on Amazon (1 Feb, 2009.) When the first unit would not attach where the base of the phone connects to the charging cord, I returned it for an exchange. With permission from WalMart Management I opened a second (and subsequently two additional) units to see if they would fit my iPhone. None of the Griffin PowerJolt Car Chargers would attach. To assure myself my iPhone wasn’t at issue, I was allowed to open a different manufacturer’s product and that car charger fit correctly.

I strongly recommend you try this product before buying it. If other members are able to connect this to their 3G iPhone then there are significant differences in the quality and workmanship found in this Griffin product line.

Respectfully submitted, K.K. Seacoast, New Hampshire

3 Stars Adequate - could be better
Works as advertised. I think the cord is about a foot too short. Besides that, it works as advertised.

4 Stars It works…
Wasn’t too happy that my 3G iPhone would not charge with my iPod auto charger, but fortunately this one is not expensive, and works just fine.

4 Stars Works great though cable length could not be enough for you
Works great with my iPhone and it does what I needed to do which is recharge the phone while I’m on the car. However, if you are the type of person that likes to talk while recharging then the cable might not let you drive and talk and charge at the same time. You can extend the cable but still it is far from being comfortable. Anyway, it does what I needed so I’m happy with it.

5 Stars iPod Touch 2.0: It Works!
I was skeptical at first since the sync cable from the 1st generation Touch won’t work for the 2nd generation. No worries. It works. You could pay $26 at Best Buy, but why?

Also, personal preferences being what they are, I prefer a black cable to a white one in my car. YMMV.

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Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter for iPhone and iPod Black

RoadTrip is the do-it-all in-car charge and play solution for your iPhone or iPod. Updated and fully redesigned from the ground up to be easier to use than ever, RoadTrip unlocks all the entertainment options your iPhone or iPod can deliver, wherever the road takes you. Setup is a breeze. RoadTrip features our SmartScan technology, which searches the radio dial for the three clearest broadcast frequencies, automatically programs them to preset buttons, then automatically selects the best of the three for in-car broadcast to your FM radio. The look and functionality of a custom installation in your car without the cost or inconvenience Cradle adapters are included for iPhone, iPhone 3G, 1st & 2nd generation iPod touch, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation iPod nano, and iPod classic (80/120GB).

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Great design — way too noisy for me
This is the best-designed, most innovative FM transmitter I’ve seen for the iPod, but actual performance left much to be desired. The SmartScan function is supposed to find open FM frequencies, but it seemed to choose at random, often choosing frequencies that competed with strong FM stations. In these cases you couldn’t hear the iPod at all. The best we could do was tune the radio to an open frequency and manually set the RoadTrip to match — this required stopping the car, since the display is so small. Even then, the background noise was nearly as loud as the signal from the RoadTrip. The bottom line: the RoadTrip, even with its clever innovations, can’t overcome the inherent limitations of FM transmission.

5 Stars Griffin RoadTrip - Works as Advertised
Works as advertised, good build quality. Sound is certainly good enough for listening in a running auto in traffic.

My one minor complaint is that the “Scan” feature overwrites existing presets (unless I am doing something wrong), if one is trying to find an empty station that is on of the presets.

I would highly recommend.

DX - Philadelphia

1 Star ANTOnline will not accept return of poor product
Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter for iPhone and iPod (Black)

This product does not work well in the state of Iowa and ANTOline will not take it back because they obviously don’t take ANY returns. There is nothing wrong with the packaging and this product might work for someone else-somewhere else so they could resell it but they are a company we will never deal with again. It has also given us a very bad taste of Amazon.

This was a Christmas present that has gone horridly bad!!

4 Stars iPhone 3G
Using this as my car solution for my iPhone 3G. When the package was delivered, I was a little scared, because nowhere on the roadtrip package did it say anything about iPhone compatibility.

I opened it up anyway and found that there was no dock adapter for the iPhone, luckily I found an included one that fits my iPhone + PowerSupport AirJacket case. Snug but fits well.

I went to the car and plugged it in and then the iPhone. I get an annoying “do you want to use airplane mode” message, and auto scanned using the instructions provided by Griffin. It found a few FM stations and I was able to tune in to my iPhone. Pandora, Slacker radio, and Wunderradio work just fine. Oh yah, the iPod part of the iPhone works too. I tried the 3.5mm jack to plug in my cassette adapter, but the quality was horrible. the FM is fine for me, I’m not terribly picky, as long as the signal is fine.

The neck is sturdy enough, it charges my iPhone and connects it to my audio system. My only gripe is that I get that annoying message when I plug in my iPhone… but that isn’t really the RoadTrips fault.

I’ll try to update this review when I get more ‘car time’ in. Goodbye XM radio.

5 Stars iPhone Superb Car Connection
Griffin’s new RoadTrip for my iPhone 3G works extremely well. You have to searcha litteto find the right frequency to use, but having done so, I have very good performance on my daily commute with no interference whatsoever. The mounting is great as well. Could be a little longer neck, but great overall.

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Griffin Simplifi Dock for iPod and iPhone Media Card Reader and USB Hub in One Device Aluminum

One compact unit that handles your iPhone, iPod, USB connections, and all kinds of media cards

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Excellent consolidator
Nice design and saves space on the desk. My only complaint is that charging only works when the USB connection to the computer is working. It seems the power adapter is only for providing power to the dock’s USB ports.

5 Stars Great multi-function dock for iPhone (3G)
Recently purchased this product from Amazon.com and it works like a charm. I connect my iPhone 3G and it also has a SD Card and 2 - additional USB ports! On top of all of this…the dock also looks great in a brushed silver. Its not manufactured cheap whatsoever. A must have for all iPhone or ipod owners.

4 Stars A pricely little wonder that looks completely Appled!
Hi All,

I bought this Simplifi to do two things….one to clean up my desk and get rid of the various usb cables and memory card adapters laying around, and two so I could drop my iPhone 3g in to the dock and let it sync/charge at night when I get home. It does both things and it does them perfectly. What I love is the look of the device…its completely Appleized ( a new verb perhaps :-)). It reminds me of a miniature airport extreme/apple tv with the rubberized bottom. The device is weighted perfectly so that it will not tilt when you put a ipod, iphone, etc. on it.

The box includes:

The simplifi.

An AC Adapter @ 5v.

A Mini USB to USB Cable.

Adapters - 9-10-11-12-13-14 (iPod Classic 80, iPod Classic 160, iPod Nano 2nd Gen, iPhone (1st gen and 3g), iPod Nano 3rd gen, iPod Touch, iPod video 5th gen 30 and 80gb models, iPod shuffle (via usb ports on back).

The unit basically has a dock on the top and memory card readers in the front that read Compact Flash, SD, XD, and Memory Stick. The back has the connection from the device via mini usb to the computer (using included usb to mini usb cable) and 2 extra usb ports.

There are some issues that people are having, not necessarily for me, that are related to the iPhone/iPod’s not charging unless the USB is plugged into the computer. My thought here is that you are buying a device which does more then just charge an iPhone/iPod…it is a USB hub and memory card reader. More then likely you will always have it connected via USB to your computer and always have the adapter plugged in so that the USB portion is powered. I would not worry about such an issue…it is not a deal breaker.

It is a great device and every function works perfectly well…I have had zero issues reading SD and Compact Flash cards, I have had 100% success with my iPhone 3g and my 160gb iPod classic. I have tested it on a MACBOOK, a Mac Pro, and a IBM Thinkpad w500 running windows 7. So YES…it is a cross platform device.

I gave it a 4 out of 5 for one reason only…the price. It is a pricey item and therefore will make more then a few people shy away from purchasing it.

Other then that Amazon shipped it quickly and saving on tax/shipping via 2nd day made it a easier purchase then it normally would have been.

PS. One other thing that I failed to mention that is a bit of a nuisance is that the included mini-usb to usb cable is a BIT short….it seems sized if you were placing this next to a laptop or attaching to the back of a apple display with usb. In no way is this cable long enough to reach a desktop pc/mac pro, etc… Luckily mini-usb to usb cables are not expensive and readily available. Cable Example Cables To Go - 27005 - 2M USB 2.0 A/Mini-B Cable (Black)

5 Stars Simplifi is a perfect complement to my Mac
It just works - and keeps my desk tidy in the process. I’m not constantly swapping USB plugs to keep my portable devices charged and synched. It does exactly what I want it to do.

4 Stars great companion for the iMac
The iMac computer is an attractive, robust all-in-one desktop for everyday use. Nevertheless, it lacks some basic features needed to make it completely useful. First, if chosen with the wireless keyboard and mouse, it has only three USB ports. That’s a fairly small number compared to the typical user’s needs. What’s more, all three of those USB ports are located in the back of the machine, making it cumbersome to switch USB peripherals. Finally, the iMac lacks the built-in media card readers of some of its Windows rivals like the Dell XPS One. The result of these shortcomings is that iMac users must often buy a USB hub, an external card reader, and an iPod dock to accessorize their machines. That’s a lot of accessory purchases and a lot of desktop clutter.

For about $50, the Griffin Simplifi consolidates all three of these accessories into one trim box. The Simplifi connects via USB and then extends that USB link to a two-port USB hub, an iPod dock, and a built-in card reader. At first, that might look like a net gain of only one USB port, but since separate connections are no longer needed for standalone card readers and iPod docks, the net gain is actually three ports. Most iMac users will now be able to permanently connect all their USB peripherals while still leaving a port or two on the Simplifi open for occasionally connected devices like flash drives.

Griffin, a specialist in Apple accessories, no doubt had the iMac in mind in developing the Simplifi. That’s clear from the white-and-aluminum design with rounded corners. Still, there’s no reason why this device can’t be used with Windows machines or laptops. It’s useful in any situation in which there’s a need to conserve USB ports and desktop real estate.

The Simplifi’s main drawback is that both of its USB ports are placed on the rear of the device, making it still a little awkward to connect a flash drive or other device that is usually not tethered to the computer. Reaching the back of the Simplifi is a lot easier than reaching behind a computer, however. In addition, it would be nice if the Simplifi came with a longer USB cable for its connection to the back of the computer. The one supplied with the device appears to be only a foot long. Despite these small issues, the Simplifi is a great way to extend the iMac’s capabilities, and not a bad accessory for any personal computer.

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Griffin 4045 TRPAUTOS iTrip Auto FM Transmitter with SmartScan for iPod

The Griffin iTrip Auto FM Transmitter with SmartScan wirelessly sends music from your iPod to your car radio so you can listen on your car stereo speakers. It combines Griffin’s renowned FM transmitter technology with an integrated charger. Designed specifically for use in the car, the SmartScan function makes it easier than ever to find the perfect frequency. SmartScan scans the radio dial for the three best frequencies and saves them to the preset buttons. The high-contrast display is easy to read in any light, and the three-stage light ring changes color to indicate charging status. Compatible with iPod (4G, 5G), iPod nano (1G, 2G, 3G), iPod Classic, and iPod touch.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Car adapter
The order was sent out in no time, service was great. I will say it looked as though the package had been opened before, maybe something happened while it was in route to me. The product works pretty well and the price was Wonderful!

5 Stars Works Very Well
I feel I should start by saying that my 5-star rating reflects the scope of the product: that is to say, I am not considering the superior sound quality that I would achieve if my car stereo had a line-in jack when writing this review.

My old FM transmitter was recently stolen so based on reviews and my satisfaction with the previous generation of iTrip I decided to give this one a try with my 2nd gen iPod Touch. In my area (a fairly dense suburb), I know a station that works very well for me and so I didn’t use the SmartScan feature at all for quite some time.

However on a recent trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles I used the SmartScan feature frequently and it worked so well that I decided to write this review. I changed stations maybe five or six times in roughly 400 miles, and each time I wound up with crystal clarity. The trip from SF to LA is pretty sparsely populous, mind you, but even while passing through larger towns this thing really surprised me.

I recommend you try and find a good station for your usual driving area through trial and error. For me, the SmartScan doesn’t actually pick up the station that I use. The reason I prefer my own choice is that it works very well in almost all surrounding cities, rather than being “perfect” in only my very immediate area.

As with my previous iTrip, the sound quality is excellent. Virtually no static is apparent.

I keep the antenna on my car retracted. I don’t have any strong evidence to support my theory that this helps the transmitter to overpower radio stations, but it seems to work out for me.

The previous generation of iTrip that I owned had an annoying problem where it wouldn’t always remember the station I was on each time I started up my car. The new one does not have this problem.

I can’t say this iTrip will work well for everyone everywhere (it won’t), but that SmartScan button was sure a life-saver during my recent road trip. Great product.

4 Stars Quick hitch for my iPod
Griffin 4045-TRPAUTOS iTrip Auto FM Transmitter with SmartScan for iPod is well worth the money spent…quick to hook up and easy to use through your car’s radio.

5 Stars Works as Expected, Pretty Good!
This product works pretty good. The vast majority if the time, it finds a good clear frequency. Only very seldom while driving is there interference. For the money, this was good and since it is still an FM transmitter, I think that it works as well as possible.

Hope this helps,

N

5 Stars Great product!
Works great and is easy to set to the international mode. Press “Function” then hold down “Mode” options will come up to choose between US/EU/JP. Select JP and you can tune to 87.7 and 87.9. No interference!!!

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