When you start talking about iPods, the actual iPod itself
is truly just the beginning. It seems like there are new
iPod accessories being released every month. One of the most
interesting, and perhaps useful of the iPod accessories to
hit the market is the venerable iTrip.The iTrip, simply
put, is a device that you plug into your iPod that allows
you to pick up radio stations. That's just the beginning
though. The iTrip also allows you to broadcast the songs
stored in your iPod to any FM radio transmitter within the
given range. This means you can simply play your iPod and
have the music come through your home stereo system, your
car radio, or wherever you please.
The iTrip will play any radio frequency that you program
into it. You can simply download the specific codes for
radio stations into your iPod, and then select them using
your iPod's dial. You can add the stations into your play
list just like you would a new song. There are 100 stations
available to be programmed into the iTrip.
One of the best features of the iTrip is that it requires
absolutely no additional batteries. You can simply plug it
into your iPod and it starts up automatically. There isn't
even an on and off button. The iTrip simply powers off after
a given period of inactivity. What little power the iTrip
needs it funnels from your iPod's store of energy. The iTrip
can make a great gift for the iPod user who wants to get
more from his or her iPod, and expand its capabilities
without weighing down the unit.