ummm... Not to be rude, but do you understand what stereo is? Why would you possibly care that you had A2DP on a single ear headset? That's like asking for 4-wheel drive on your motorcycle!
...he was saying, in general, that he prefers phones to support AD2P. Also, he's an Engadget writer, of course he knows what it is.
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This device looks hella cool, but the headset doesn't look like it'd be that comfortable. I don't see how it will be possible to have a phone thin enough to be a Samsung, but thick enough to fit around an ear. Anyway, I'd love to see this done...well.
I guess that's my whole point... this is designed and purpose built for the person who does not want to carry a second "device" in the form of an additional headset. The selling point is meant to be it's integration... if you want A2DP and a set of stereo earpieces then, this is not the device for you.
I think sometimes people forget that it's not always about having every possible technology in every device, it's about creating diversity in their product line so they can satisfy as many consumers as possible. If you want A2DP then chances are you are not going to want to listen to your music on the, most-likely, crappy sounding attached headset that came with your phone. You will buy another set of more appropriate headphones at which point this phone with it's included headset is no longer the best choice... get a music/media based phone.
I love and respect this blog, and I know the writers are very tech savvy, including Sean. But everyone can miss the point sometimes.
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Todd M. @ Sep 3rd 2007 3:01PM
ummm... Not to be rude, but do you understand what stereo is? Why would you possibly care that you had A2DP on a single ear headset? That's like asking for 4-wheel drive on your motorcycle!
derX @ Sep 3rd 2007 3:23PM
...he was saying, in general, that he prefers phones to support AD2P. Also, he's an Engadget writer, of course he knows what it is.
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This device looks hella cool, but the headset doesn't look like it'd be that comfortable. I don't see how it will be possible to have a phone thin enough to be a Samsung, but thick enough to fit around an ear. Anyway, I'd love to see this done...well.
Todd M. @ Sep 3rd 2007 4:12PM
I guess that's my whole point... this is designed and purpose built for the person who does not want to carry a second "device" in the form of an additional headset. The selling point is meant to be it's integration... if you want A2DP and a set of stereo earpieces then, this is not the device for you.
I think sometimes people forget that it's not always about having every possible technology in every device, it's about creating diversity in their product line so they can satisfy as many consumers as possible. If you want A2DP then chances are you are not going to want to listen to your music on the, most-likely, crappy sounding attached headset that came with your phone. You will buy another set of more appropriate headphones at which point this phone with it's included headset is no longer the best choice... get a music/media based phone.
I love and respect this blog, and I know the writers are very tech savvy, including Sean. But everyone can miss the point sometimes.