Bluetooth

[matts great5]

can you use the bluetooth to transfer a song? just woundering. thx

[CrowdAds]

[digitaldel]

No, it is not really that fast for music transfer.

[greggish]

Just curious, what exactly is the purpose of having bluetooth on these DAPs?

[digitaldel]

Wireless Stereo headsets, no wires needed!

[vferrari]

Originally Posted by greggish

Just curious, what exactly is the purpose of having bluetooth on these DAPs?

Wireless stereo audio headsets AND remote control of the player (volume, track skip) from the headset.

[Slydini]

Can the Pilot and a BT cell phone pair simulataneously with BT stereo headphones?

[digitaldel]

Yes, most headphones including the Insignia BT headphones will pair with both. When you pick-up a call with the headphones, it stops the player, and automatically switches the headphones into headset mode. When you hang up, the player will automatically restart and the headphone go back into stereo mode.

Thanks

[covertrussian]

Were can I get those nice headphones?

[digitaldel]

You Best Buy should have a selection of headphones which have been tested to work with the Insignia players and support Cellphone operation.

Thanks

[covertrussian]

Originally Posted by digitaldel

You Best Buy should have a selection of headphones which have been tested to work with the Insignia players and support Cellphone operation.

Thanks

We don't have a Best Buy in my city

And I don't like shopping for things like that until I physically touch them...

[Trunk666]

Fry's/Outpost? I'd imagine Wal-Mart would have a limited selection as well.

[covertrussian]

Originally Posted by Trunk666

Fry's/Outpost? I'd imagine Wal-Mart would have a limited selection as well.

No Fry's either . Only Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Staples, and Radioshack... I think thats the only thing we have

[Tu154]

Usually cell phone stores have some because many mobile phones now have a2dp. I know ATT has some in their stores, I don't remember what kind though. I would image Verizon and other have some too. Also, if you have a Sony outlet store, they have some.

[orbitalcomp]

Originally Posted by covertrussian

No Fry's either . Only Wal-Mart, Circuit City, Staples, and Radioshack... I think thats the only thing we have

Look for the 'Spider' Bluetooth headset at Radio Shack...these were on clearance for a while for under $50, and they are very similar to the Insignia model. I have never seen BT stereo headphones at those other stores you listed.

[covertrussian]

I'll see what I can find, I just need something better then the stock headphones... those hurt my eyers like crazy

[Alex91]

what about using amazon or ebay for headphones?

[ggkrich]

I purchased a set of Logitech "FreePulse" BT headphones six months ago. They been very reliable, and includes a small transmitter module that plugs into ANY 1/8" jack. The phones are not cellular capable in that there is no mic, but the sound quality is very good with a little bias towards bass. They will play for 5 to 6 hrs continuously at 3/4 volume. Very compact and light weight and comfortable. They pair up nicely with my Sony Vaio Laptop(built in A2DP BT). When I bought them they were $100 US.

Edit>> I got mine at BestBuy but I think you can get them directly from Logitech.

[LazeDad]

Here is my experience with bluetooth headphones. These aren't recommendations, just my observations on a few of the budget-priced bluetooth headphones. Love the Pilot - fantastic value!

Insignia headphones - returned:
Pros
1. Most affordable -great value for the money
2. Can change songs
Cons
1. Not real comfortable
2. Lowest volume is still quite loud
3. Volume control is hard to reach

Cardo S-2 - returned:
Pros
1. Very affordable ~$65.
2. Foldable
3. Comfortable
Cons
1. Lowest volume is still quite loud
2. Weak Bass
3. Stopped working after two weeks

Freepulse - still using after a couple of months:
Pros
1. Can lower volume to very low level
2. Better Bass
3. Volume control easy to use
Cons
1. No ability to change songs

[digitalq]

I have to agree, I like the Logitechs. Shame they don't pair with phones, but I would be afraid to wear them in the car anyway, probably get pulled over.

[mattschuette]

Originally Posted by digitalq

I have to agree, I like the Logitechs. Shame they don't pair with phones, but I would be afraid to wear them in the car anyway, probably get pulled over.

Wow, too bad you weren't apprehensive about wearing phones in the car because it would impair you ability to drive... I've actually seen people driving with headphones on. Scary.