Bluetake i-PHONO Bluetooth Hi-Fi Sports Headphone
Kit
Provided By: Bluetake
Technology
Retail:
$249
Review Date: July 13th, 2004
Written By: Daniel W.
It was only a matter of time before it happened. The idea has
been there ever since Bluetooth was introduced. Of all the possibilities
that a short range personal wireless network can fulfill, this
has been dreamed about and discussed in forums the most. So, what
exactly is this highly anticipated product (assuming you did not
see the title)? Why it is none other than a set of Bluetooth headphones.
I am not talking about using a single ear Bluetooth cellphone headset
to listen to music. I am talking about a set of stereo headphones,
through the power of Bluetooth wireless, that work with any
audio device.

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Leave it to Bluetake, a company which specializes in only Bluetooth
products, to release the first Bluetooth headphones
to the public,
the i-PHONO Bluetooth Hi-Fi Sports Headphone Kit. This review will
examine this pioneering product.
Packaging:


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The i-PHONO comes packaged in a full colored retail box. The front
of the box features the product's name,
features, an applications list and a picture of the two main
components of the i-PHONO across the top. The left and right sides
of the box have more applications and features, each
accompanied
by picture icons. The back of the box features a specifications
list in English and five other languages.

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Inside, all the contents are divided and held in place by various
crevices in the internal box frame. The two main components of
the i-PHONO are enclosed in a foam bag. Each of the changeable
color plate sets are enclosed in small plastic bags.

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Contents:
- BT420 Bluetooth Hi-Fi Sports Headphone
- BT430 Bluetooth Hi-Fi Audio Dongle
- Four Extra Color Plate Sets (Green, Orange, Red, Blue)
- Magic Band
- Magic Tape
- 1-to-2 Charge Adapter Connector
- USB Charging Cable
- Power Adapter
- Limited Warranty Card
- User's Manual

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Features:
- Enjoy cordless stereo music with Bluetooth wireless
technology
-
Compliant with various audio players using the i-PHONO BT430
- Bluetooth Hi-Fi- Audio Dongle
- Receive and make phone calls whilst listening to music
- Pick up and hang up phone calls with one-button press
- Voice dialing function supported
- Chat via online messengers
- Instant and easy one-button pairing operation
- Collapsible behind-the-neck headband design for carrying and
storage
- Built-in foldable microphone for communication
- Changeable color plates for personal style
Specifications:
- General Radio: Bluetooth Class 2, up to 5~10 meters
(in open space, the maximum operating range depends on the paired
phone model, battery power, and environmental factors.)
- Carrier Frequency: 2.402~2.480GHZ
- Data Rate: 1 Mbps
- Spread Spectrum: FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
- Modulation Method: GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying)
- Bluetooth Profile Supported: BT420: Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile (A2DP), Hadset Profile (HSP), Hands-Free Profile
(HFP),
Serial Port Profile (SPP) , BT430: Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile (A2DP)
- Multi-pairing: BT420 Max. 5 different Bluetooth enabled devices
- Auto-switching: BT420: Whilst listening music, you can receive
or make a phone call with the paired mobile phone
- Interface: BT420: 30mm stereo speaker, BT430: 3.5mm (1/8 inch)
stereo audio plug
- Audio Format: SBC
- Antenna: Ceramic antenna
- Sensitivity: < 0.1% BER at -80 dBm
- RF Output Power: -6dBm to 4dBm
- Power Consumption: Tx Typical: 64mA, Rx Typical: 45mA
- Input Power: 5V 500mA, AC adapter
- Battery: 3.7V / 600mA / Li-Polymer / Embedded and Rechargeable
BT420 Listening Time / Talking Time: 6 hours / 8 hours (The maximum
operating time depends on the usage frequency
and environmental
factors. A long distance wireless connection
and use with a mobile phone will increase the power consumption.)
- Active Time BT430: 6 hours (The maximum operating time depends
upon the frequency of use and environmental
factors. A long distance
wireless connection will increase the
power consumption.)
- Environment: Operating Temperature: -10C ~ +55C
- Dimensions: BT420: Folded: 100mm x 88mm x 77mm, Unfolded:
150mm x 140mm x 75mm, Max. extended ear-to-ear
distance: 180mm, BT430 50.5mm x 51.7mm x 14.7mm
- Weight (battery included): BT420: 98g, BT430: 36g
- LED Indicator Status: BT420 Blue: Power on mode, Red: Low
power or being charged, Blue & Red:
Pairing mode, Green: Full charged
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BT430 Blue: Power on mode or full charged, Red: Low power or
being charged, Blue & Red:
Pairing mode
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