Customers express satisfaction with the iTrip Auto Lightning FM Transmitter's charging capabilities and user-friendly design. Many appreciate that it charges their devices while in use. However, there are concerns about the sound quality, with some users reporting static and poor reception. Additionally, some customers feel that the price is not justified given the audio issues and interference experienced.
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Interference
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
OK when in more remote areas
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Product does what it is supposedc to do - allows an IPhone to connect through FM radio in an older vehicle with an aux port. Some interference in highly concentrated areas but that was expected
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
$60 iPhone Charger
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Bought 7/18/2015 for my girlfriends birthday. Gave it to her 10 days later and we weren't able to even test the product until after the return policy. Not a single station it allows you to chose from comes in without a degree of static, ranging from hardly acceptable, to I want to throw this pile of.. out the window. Calling BestBuy and calmly explaining the situation, regardless of the receipt, circumstances, and every piece of packaging I was told there was nothing that could be done. Outside of my gripe with Bestbuys return policy on their own junk products it functions nicely as the most expensive iPhone car charger you can buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent plug but overpriced
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This functions as both a phone charger and a an FM transmitter but be warned, you have to put this in a place in your car where your car can then receive the same signal without major static. I found the signal to be pretty weak and easily disturbed, therefore quality was low
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
OK for what it is
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It is OK for what it is but do not expect it to be perfect. As you drive, you will get static and you might be forced to change the station. However, this is also true for any device of this type.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Fm transmitter ok
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I'm not sure if my transmitter don't come in well because my monsoon stereo doesn't come in so good, for that reason it's hard to tell if this transmitter is great quality for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good sound, but limited channels
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The fm transmitter works when you can find an open channel. However, the transmitter needs to be very close to the radio. Leaving it dangling does not work well. It's best when sitting almost directly beside the radio.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works good.
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It works but I'm not a fan of having to download an app for it to work. That said it a good product and does what I need it to do. I like it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Reception
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Poor reception -
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First of all the reception is week; it would lose the transmission and then you have to search for a new channel which can be very inconvenient when you're driving.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Charging
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Reception
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It works as a great charger...
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Great charger, but does not work well as an FM transmitter. I have yet to find a clear reception to enjoy my music.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Average Quality -- Good Price
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The quality of this product is okay for the price. I live in Pittsburgh now and it doesn't pick up the channels as easily as my Belkin did, but it was worth it for a marginally cheaper replacement.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
OK tuner
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This unit is not all that great. It is noisy and to have a good sound you can't use stereo, it has to be on mono for a better sound.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Almost always fuzzy
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This transmitter could not seem to transmit a signal strong enough for my car radio to pick it up. Almost every station I tried (in various areas) ended up fuzzy. If I found a station that wasn't very fuzzy, it didn't last long. iTrip support staff gave recommendations but no success with that. I bought a different one (ManaWave) on Amazon, and it worked flawlessly on my trip in/through 6 different states!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging, Easy to use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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Charger and bonus fm transmitter works as described. Easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
I would pass
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I purchased this device to replace my Monster brand version with old pin conector. Sound qualtiy is much worse with the Griffin.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great alternative to an aux
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Sadly, my AUX cable port is broken and I have bought several different radio transmitters to be able to listen to my own music in my car and non have worked until I bought this one. It also charges your device which is a great plus on the road. To find a radio station that will work is quite easy...I highly recommend this to someone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Interference
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
unless you live in North Dakota
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Where there are only two FM stations, this probably won't work for you. I tried two different units getting the same result. Too much interference from nearby stations made this unit useless in a metropolitan area. A better solution is the iSimple is32, which is hard wired into the FM antenna. Best Buy sells and installs this and I have this installed in my car now and it works great.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Charging
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great way to get iPhone music in the car.
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I really appreciate the fact that it charges my iPhone while I'm listening to the music.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Static
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Works, but not that great.
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Ended up returning this item. It worked better than a less expensive transmitter, but still had a lot of static.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Easy to use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to use
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The product is easy to use and was a good price, Staff was helpful when I asked
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It was decent for an audio cable
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So I had this cable for 2 years now and about 6 months ago, it stopped working. It was spotty when it would charge or just not charge at all.