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Bluetooth to Go
Streaming tunes stored on a MP3 player through a car stereo via an FM transmitter is an experience that usually brings about disappointing results—to put it mildly.
In response, Sony Electronics has introduced an AM/FM CD car stereo that features Bluetooth technology that allows users with Bluetooth-enabled portable music players to stream music via the short-range wireless standard instead.
Few stand-alone MP3 players incorporate Bluetooth, but several adapters exist. Additionally, most music-enabled mobile phones have Bluetooth as a standard feature. Once connected, the Sony unit will display album, artist and track information, and allow users to play, pause, skip, fast forward and rewind songs using the stereo controls rather than the device.
One downer - it doesn't work with the iPod; it only supports MP3, Windows Media Audio and ATRAC-formatted digital music files.
The Bluetooth car stereo unit will be available in August for an expected retail price of $400. |
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