IPod Charger/FM transmitter question

I have a question about the iPod Charger/FM tansmitter all-in-one devices that are made by companies like Griffin and Monster
Do these all-in-one devices ruin the battery on your iPod by charging the iPod while you are using it? Will the battery cycle fail to work as it should if you are constantly charging you iPod when using it in the car?
i was wondering if I should get the new Griffin iTrip Auto or get a FM transmitter (like the Griffin iTrip dock connector) and a charger (like thePowerJolt).
Thoughts, opinions... If this is a topic that has been posted a lot I am sorry. Thanks!
Here's links to some all-in-one devices
Griffin Link: http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/itripauto/
Monster Link: http://www.monstercable.com/MP3/productPageMP3.asp?pin=2660&LastPage=Monster%20i Pod%20-%20For%20the%20Home

It is fine to have it charging while using or just being connected charged.
Just make sure to run the battery all the way down and charge it up without use once a month.
Happy Holidays
btabz

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