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Griffin announces new audio USB hub, iPod kit

updated 10:05 am EST, Fri March 15, 2002

 
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Griffin has released its 4-Port USB-Audio Hub, the "first USB hub fully compatible with USB Audio recording and playback." The fully functional USB 4-port hub works un-powered or with the included 12v power supply. The company also released its ClearChoice iPod Connection Kit, which includes a 7-inch mini-jack male to RCA Female adaptor and 6-foot mini-jack to male RCA cable for connecting the iPod to your home stereo. It is $15.


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  1. MacNN.com Reader

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    Radio Shack

    You can get an adaptor for connecting your iPod to a stereo for under $5 at Radio Shack!

    LOL!

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    Re: Radio Shack

    yes, but is the one from Radio Shack 100% Certified to work with the iPod? I think not! Thats why they can charge so much for it!!

  1. VValdo

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    03/15, 01:17pm | report spam | Reply |

    What thet h***?

    yes, but is the one from Radio Shack 100% Certified to work with the iPod? I think not! Thats why they can charge so much for it!!

    Uh, it's called "RETURNING IT" to Radio Shack if you bought the wrong plug.

  1. sanford

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    03/15, 01:22pm | report spam | Reply |

    Double huh?

    It's a standard mini-stereo jack. The cable you need is a very standard mini-stereo to male RCA stereo splitter cable (mini-jack on one end, two male RCA jacks on the other, marked for left and right channel). I don't see how you can even buy the wrong cable; and it's like $3. And yes the Radio Shack cable is certified to work with the iPod. I certify it; so there. (It'll work with any stereo mini-jack). Sheesh.

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    re: Double huh?

    $3?? wow, must have golden jacks... found one from HAMA for 90 cents. No seriously i don't see what the 7inch cable is for? 7inch=20cm, so my ipod would be behind the stereo where the heat would kill it?

  1. reedm007

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    03/15, 02:02pm | report spam | Reply |

    In defense...

    Okay, since everyone's ripping on Griffin, I thought I'd defend them a bit...

    Radio Shack has:
    - Gold plated y adapter stereo mini - RCA for $4.20
    - 6 foot Male/Male RCA Gold-Plated Cable for $5.99
    - 1 foot Male/Female RCA Gold-Plated Cable for $3.50

    For a grand total of $13.69, while the Griffin adapter is $14.99, gold-plated, fewer adapters to have to try and buy, and a nice "white theme" to match iPod and iMac (it actually does look much nicer than the ugly black cords I use). So, it's about $1 more expensive.

    You asked about the 7" cord? If you check take a look at the actual page, http://www.griffintechnology.com/audio/adaptor_cables.html you'll see that the 7" in stereo mini to Female and since no stereos that I know of have female connectors on the back, the idea is probably two-fold:
    1. Connect your male/male RCA cable into it and to your stereo.
    2. Connect to the end of the other 6 foot cable to effectively create a stereo mini to stereo mini cable.

    I'm not saying I'm buying this product since I already have a solution, but it's a decent idea and for people with little knowledge about adapters and want something they know will work, produce about the highest quality possible (gold-plated connections), and will look good with their set-up, it might be worth looking at.

  1. Del Vach

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    Radio Shack parts...

    I don't remember the part #, but for the car Radio Shack also has one of those generic, rectangular cellphone holders that's 100% PERFECT for the iPod.

    Has adjustable padded side and a bottom rest, and clips to an air vent. I've had on in my Beetle since December and it's nearly as solid as a s****-in mount (after trashing a bothersome plastic bit on the back). I found reference to it on an iPod site (via Google, I believe).

    As for the cable, I use an old cassette adapter. Keep meaning to cut & solder the cable down to about 10" to get rid of the excess, but works great.

    Interesting sidenote.. this is my second mp3 player. My old one is a Neo 35 (30Gig). At one point my cassette adapter wire got badly crimped and broke, so I bought a new cassette adapter from Radio Shack, and the quality was HORRIBLE. So I returned it and got a new Sony one from Circuit City. Quality was similarly terrible.

    So I soldered the old (5-10 years) adapter, and my quality was back to normal. That's the one I use with the iPod.

    Any suggestions on cassette adapter brands?

  1. reedm007

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    03/15, 08:22pm | report spam | Reply |

    In defense...

    Okay, since everyone's ripping on Griffin, I thought I'd defend them a bit...

    Radio Shack has:
    - Gold plated y adapter stereo mini - RCA for $4.20
    - 6 foot Male/Male RCA Gold-Plated Cable for $5.99
    - 1 foot Male/Female RCA Gold-Plated Cable for $3.50

    For a grand total of $13.69, while the Griffin adapter is $14.99, gold-plated, fewer adapters to have to try and buy, and a nice "white theme" to match iPod and iMac (it actually does look much nicer than the ugly black cords I use). So, it's about $1 more expensive.

    You asked about the 7" cord? If you check take a look at the actual page, http://www.griffintechnology.com/audio/adaptor_cables.html you'll see that the 7" in stereo mini to Female and since no stereos that I know of have female connectors on the back, the idea is probably two-fold:
    1. Connect your male/male RCA cable into it and to your stereo.
    2. Connect to the end of the other 6 foot cable to effectively create a stereo mini to stereo mini cable.

    I'm not saying I'm buying this product since I already have a solution, but it's a decent idea and for people with little knowledge about adapters and want something they know will work, produce about the highest quality possible (gold-plated connections), and will look good with their set-up, it might be worth looking at.

  1. reedm007

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    03/15, 08:24pm | report spam | Reply |

    In defense...

    Okay, since everyone's ripping on Griffin, I thought I'd defend them a bit...

    Radio Shack has:
    - Gold plated y adapter stereo mini - RCA for $4.20
    - 6 foot Male/Male RCA Gold-Plated Cable for $5.99
    - 1 foot Male/Female RCA Gold-Plated Cable for $3.50

    For a grand total of $13.69, while the Griffin adapter is $14.99, gold-plated, fewer adapters to have to try and buy, and a nice "white theme" to match iPod and iMac (it actually does look much nicer than the ugly black cords I use). So, it's about $1 more expensive.

    You asked about the 7" cord? If you check take a look at the actual page, http://www.griffintechnology.com/audio/adaptor_cables.html you'll see that the 7" in stereo mini to Female and since no stereos that I know of have female connectors on the back, the idea is probably two-fold:
    1. Connect your male/male RCA cable into it and to your stereo.
    2. Connect to the end of the other 6 foot cable to effectively create a stereo mini to stereo mini cable.

    I'm not saying I'm buying this product since I already have a solution, but it's a decent idea and for people with little knowledge about adapters and want something they know will work, produce about the highest quality possible (gold-plated connections), and will look good with their set-up, it might be worth looking at.

  1. reedm007

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    03/15, 08:25pm | report spam | Reply |

    ahh

    too many posts!

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