05.31.07
Bluetooth ipod accessories – what is available
Bluetooth means freedom of talking on mobiles without any wires or using internet on your laptop via your mobile through GPRS. I couldn’t know that where Bluetooth can be used other than mobiles but after reading on some sites, I am surprised that Bluetooth means something more. rn If we look at iPod accessories then there are thousand products which have made iPod very useful and a beneficial gadget but most confusing accessory is Bluetooth for me. What comes in your mind when we say someone is using Bluetooth with ipod ? rnFor me, it is enjoying music with thousand songs in my pocket without any wire.rnThere are several manufacturers who are manufacturing Bluetooth headphones. One of them is “NaviPlay wireless remote control and stereo adapter for iPod “ . NaviPlay includes a Bluetooth adapter which attaches to the iPod’s dock connector and a Bluetooth headphone adapter that allows use of any stereo headphones or speakers with a standard 3.5mm stereo plug. The headphone adapter also has an LCD and buttons for basic wireless remote audio functions, as well as playlist and menu navigation. This device is being made for 3rd generation ipod and you can get it in around 100 $. There are many other vendors who are manufacturing this with almost same specification and prices. rnBelkin Bluetooth™ Dock Adapter is also a cool adapter which turns your iPod into a wireless remote. By connecting the Dock Adapter into your stereo and the iPod adapter into your iPod, you’ll have full control of your music as it is being played from your iPod wirelessly to your stereo. This accessory is available in$130 and is compatible with all iPod including nano , and video iPods . rnIcombi’s iPod Bluetooth Headset is also in the list. Just put its transmitter in your iPod and put its headphone on, there is nothing else to do.rnGoing beyond headphone there are other cool Bluetooth accessories which can stun you. “ Gear4 BluEye Bluetooth dongle “is on the top for me. If you can’t wait for iPhone then go for this. It will convert your iPod to a mobile and you can use your iPod as Phone. You can see phone numbers on your iPod to respond calls. While receiving a call Music will be paused and will continue again after finishing the call. It is available in £ 49 so not sure about price in dollars. rnThere are rumors about such iPods which would have built-in Bluetooth and if it will happen ever then I can bet that its sale volume will increase 2 times. That will be a good news for third party vendors as their products will be accessible easily via Bluetooth.rnBluetooth is not limited to headphones or phones. You can connect your iPod to your car stereo system through Scosche IPBCK Stereo Bluetooth Connection Kit. It is so simple, Just plug the Bluetooth transmitter into your iPod and connect the receiver module to your stereo’s auxillary port .This Bluetooth accessory is available in $99.