One (Stereo) Headset to Rule Them All
March 6th, 2006 | by amarfresh |
Still don’t have one of those MP3 phones? Love your the fact that your iPod and your phone are separate? Annoyed by the fact that you can have a wireless headset but not wireless headphones?
With the inclusion of the Bluetooth hands-free profile, the naviPlay Headset can take calls from a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, ensuring users will never miss an incoming call. Users will hear their phone ring, and answer calls and pause the iPod with one button push. And if the wearer doesn’t want to be interrupted, no problem – the call can be rejected with one push as well. When finished, another button press on the naviPlay Headset will hang up and resume playing the iPod music. Additionally, the headphone controls allow for last number redial. The naviPlay Headset can also be used with Bluetooth-enabled PCs and laptops supporting A2DP profile for stereo audio or headset profile for enabling VoIP calling.
Most MP3 phones (in the US) don’t even support the A2DP (let me listen to my mp3s wirelessly) bluetooth profile. Most MP3 phones are also crappy players when compared to an iPod too. This product seems like the way to go to get the best of both worlds.
Accessory convergence rather than convergence in the main unit… From my HiFi days I learned that components are always better than integrated solutions. I am beginning to think the same in mobile technology- at least in this case.
BTW, if someone has a demo unit for me, I would love to give it a review