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Griffin TuneFlex Auto Charger with Flexible Docking Cradle for iPod nano 1G | List Price: $79.07
Discount Price: $23.49
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Brand: Griffin Technology
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Dock and charger is designed with automobile convenience in mind, with a flexible steel neck that adjusts to any angle, and a cradle that securely grips your iPod nano 1G
- Plugs into your car's 12-volt cigarette lighter accessory outlet, providing power and charging your iPod
- Features a low-high audio output switch that ensures clear sound without distortion, and charging circuitry that is equipped with a fuse to keep your iPod safe
- Built-in, 0125-inch stereo line-out audio jack lets you attach an audio cable directly to your stereo, or run the included cassette adapter into your stereo's tape cassette player
- Designed for iPod nano 1G; comes in a stylish black finish that complements your iPod; backed by a manufacturer's limited 1-year warranty
Works great IF... [Posted on 2006-11-13]
The cradle/charger part works great -- IF you use it with another casette adapter. The one it comes with is too cheap/misaligned and will introduce hiss. Also, works best if you set your iPod to "small speakers" equalizer setting to avoid overdriving the signal (which causes clipping or noise through the adapter). Also, look on the cradle at the plug end for a switch which you can choose for loudness control. If this switch is in the wrong position, you may be overcompensating with your stereo volume control (which will introduce hiss). Otherwise, quite convienient, and works great if you set it up right.
NOT for 2nd Gen Nano! [Posted on 2007-03-01]
The cradle does NOT fix a second generation iPod nano. I bought this for my brand new 8GB black ipod nano, and the curves on the base of the dock keep the nano from seating firmly. Every time I go over a bump, the ipod gets disconnected and stops playing.
Works Great [Posted on 2007-03-09]
First off, read the specs on this item before you buy it. Amazon states it's for 1st generation Nanos only. The tight fit into the 12V adapter is good, the arm is stiff enough that it will not move on its own. The cradle holds my iPod well and the audio out at the base has no static. I have a direct line into my headunit (don't need the tape). I think the only option this does not have is to turn the charge on and off. I don't know how constantly charging (even when car is off) will affect the battery life. Most car chargers do not offer this. This product fits my application perfectly.
not sastified [Posted on 2007-04-11]
it charges the ipod fine if you dont have a cover for it, and when used in combination with an FM transmitter produces an annoying buzz.
Way better than FM Transmitters [Posted on 2007-10-18]
The Griffin 9555-TFLEXC works best with first generation Ipod Nano. For 2nd generation Nanos get the 9556-NTFLXAUX. TuneFlex works great if you can plug it directly into the car's stero system using an auxillary cable with 1/8" (3.5mm) jack rather than a cassette adapter. Only newer car's have this jack, but you can get an Aux cable installed directy into your car for around $100 by businesses that install sound systems into cars.
Going through the cassette deck with a cassette adapter only works so-so; the sound is quality is fair. We tried a couple differnt brands of cassette adapters with no appreciable change.
Please note that the FM transmitters (TuneFlex IS NOT this type of device)do not work well at all in urban or rural areas; other stations constanlty interfere. Do not buy any type of FM transmitter thinking it will be better than the cassette adapter type. As I said, you will be most happy with a direct wire situation through an Aux cable.
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