kfj001's Full Review: MOTOROLA 89147J D650 BLUETOOTH(R) IPOD(R) ADAPTER ...
If you're a gadget nut, you probably have at least one pair of Stereo, bluetooth headphones lying around, and yet, no way to "plug them in" to your iPod. Even the iPod touch, with its Wifi and general gizmo centric styling, didn't get a bluetooth radio. Motorola feels your pain. And produced this add on module. What it does... This little square "dongle" plugs into the sync port on your iPod 4/5/6g/touch, and "pairs" with any audio device that supports the A2DP (bluetooth stereo audio) profile. Once its paired, music and sound from the iPod will begin playing over the bluetooth device instead of wired headphones. Making your iPod totally wireless. The features of this little device go beyond just playing music to bluetooth devices, it also integrates the bluetooth standard for remote control features. So, if your headphones or car audio system features play controls (play/pause, stop, forward & next,) you can control your iPod using those controls instead of the click wheel/touch screen. It's sort of like if the iPod supported bluetooth out of the box, this is how it should work. No touch operation. The device has no switches, no buttons, or controls or anything on it. You simply plug it into the iPod bottom, and queue up a song. The device comes on automatically, places itself into pairing mode, and awaits some headphones to come along. The device will auto-pair with the first A2DP device it finds, and begin playing audio over the bluetooth device.
Automatically. Although this automation might sound really nifty, it can be a little confusing (though not impossible) when you want to pair the iPod with some other headphones, or another audio device. Also, the "pairing process" tends to prefer headphone like devices. So even though you might have a PC with A2DP, or some other device with bluetooth stereo audio, this unit might not, off the bat, realize the device is available and pair with it. Audio quality Bluetooth is 100% digital audio. The quality of the sound is always perfect, period. However, there are times when the audio signal isn't strong enough to “successfully broadcast” to your headphones or other audio device. This add on has an acceptable transmitter unit, although having the iPod in your pants pocket, and walking around with the headphones has, in my experience, created some interference (drop outs,) for most conditions, I am able to enjoy the music uninterrupted.
Battery life. This device has no battery, so when its connected and on, it consumes the iPod battery power to transmit to your headphones or other audio device. This is a good thing, as that it means you don't have to worry about “charging the battery” for every add on and peripheral you own for iPod. However, it does mean your iPod battery life takes a small hit. Depending on how many hours of continuous use you use this thing for, you might find yourself with slightly less music time because this thing was connected. iPhone Despite all the similarities between the iPod touch, and the iPhone, this device won't work with the iPhone. It works with the iPod touch, but not the iPhone. Why? I have no idea. It doesn't transmit audio. The remote control features work with the iPhone, but you can't hear any audio on your headphones when this transmitter is connected to an iPhone. So, iPod users – rejoice! iPhone users... well, you knew what you were getting into. Summary It doesn't come with bluetooth speakers or headphones, but if you already have these things around, or are contenplaying getting some for your iPod, this will definitely work to connect your iPod to them. It's not been terribly harsh on my batteries, though I have noticed slightly less play time when using it instead of wired headphones. And still – it means I don't have to worry about ANOTHER battery when I'm listening to music. It's extremely tiny, and hooks right into the sync port on your iPod. So even though it takes up extra space in your pocket, it's not a terrible burden to put this thing on. Or remove it. It pops right off.
Enjoy the freedom of wireless stereo music from your iPod with the Motorola D650 adapter. Simply plug the Motorola D650 into your iPod, pair it to any...More at eCOST.com
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