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The Think Different Store is now shipping the Griffin RoadTrip, an all in one iPod charger, FM transmitter, and cradle in one compact unit. The Griffin RoadTrip allows you to play your iPod or iPod mini's music through your car's FM stereo, while simultaneously charging and positioning the unit for easy access. The RoadTrip also features a detachable Transmitter Module and cable that can broadcast users' Mac or PC music to any FM stereo.

The Griffin RoadTrip makes enjoying an iPod or iPod mini in the car convenient and easy. The RoadTrip plugs into any auto power outlet or lighter adapter and provides an adjustable cradle to charge and hold any docking iPod, including the 4G iPods and the iPod mini. The RoadTrip transmitter can then be set to broadcast iPod's music to any FM frequency from 88.1 to 107.9. Its backlit screen shows which frequency RoadTrip is currently broadcasting. This frequency can easily be changed via buttons located directly on the front of the unit. The iPod's audio is transmitted through the connected dock on the bottom of the units, leaving the top of the iPod exposed for use with other iPod accessories like the Griffin iTalk.

The RoadTrip is a great all-in-one connection for the iPod in the car, but what makes RoadTrip truly unique is its removable Transmitter Module that can also broadcast music from a Mac. The package includes a combination USB power and audio connector cable that attaches any USB equipped computer to the module. Users can then play their iTunes music, movie audio or presentation sound to any FM stereo close by. The module's broadcast frequency can still be adjusted to play to 88.1 through 107.9 just as it can in the car.

"The car is where we find most people use their iPod. We already have the best 'transmitter only' device to use in the car, the iTrip. We also wanted to add the best full-featured cradle based device to our family of iPod accessories for the car, so we developed the RoadTrip. I think many people will enjoy the bonus of being able to play their laptop's music on their home stereo," said Alan Thompson, VP of Production at Griffin Technology, Inc.

The Griffin RoadTrip retails for 79.99 USD and is available for order at the Think Different Store.