Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter with SmartScan and App Support for Apple iPod and iPhone

I bought this as a replacement for a Kensington FM Transmitter. I had recently bought a iPod Nano 5th Gen and my old transmitter wouldn't charge it because it was incompatible. So I went shopping for a new transmitter, and decided to find something that could run off the iPods battery as well as having the option to be plugged in for power. Which is how I ended up with this device.

The device works pretty well for the most part, but the signal strength is not all too powerful. The SmartScan feature does what its supposed to find a clear station, but is not always too accurate. A couple of tries usually gets a good station. I wouldnt expect amazing signal strength from this since its power comes from the iPod whether its plugged in or not (The option to plug it in sends power to the iPod directly, and not to the FM Transmitter).

There is an International Mode on this device, but accessing it is hidden. Setting the device to 87.7 or 87.9 really does help but there is still static sometimes. In order to get International Mode you press "Menu" until you get the option to reset the device. Once you see the option for reset appears press and hold "Reset" for about 5 seconds. You should then be able to scroll between US, UK, or JP. Choose the one thats best for you. Of course you should only use the feature when traveling overseas :)