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    SZ bluetooth with A2DP possible?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jacksonn298, Mar 1, 2006.

  1. jacksonn298

    jacksonn298 Notebook Guru

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    Hi guys,

    I received my SZ160 yesterday (pre-ordered on 1/24) and so may I'm impressed by it. Removed all the junks and got recovery disk made but have not done a clean install yet. I'm just getting ready to explore the bluetooth feature. I got an Iogear bluetooth mouse and works right out of the box with SZ. I also purchased a pair of Bluetake's bluetooth stereo and should be here by tomorrow. My question is will the bluetooth on the SZ works with A2DP? I'm new to this bluetooth thing - is it possible to use another bluetooth software (or stack?) made by another company on the SZ? Thanks

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    ostack Notebook Evangelist

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    I would sure hope adp2 is supported. You'll have to let us know. I'm considering using that also...
     
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    jacksonn298 Notebook Guru

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    I got it working :D I got the IOGEAR bluetooth mouse (I like it because it can be charged by usb cable) and paired without any problem. Then I got the Bluetake 450RX mini bluetooth headphone and paired with A2DP right out of the box. It's totally awesome. Oh the headphone can also charge by USB too. The next thing to try is to pair the headphone with my TREO 700W and see if they can work together. Stay tuned.
     
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    ostack Notebook Evangelist

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    great, thanks for the report.

    I am using a logitech mx1000 BT laser mousewith no problems. Well, I'm only using the basic HID compliant functions. I think it requires using their specific BT dongle for all that to work correctly. I plan on using the entire desktop setup (MX5000) at home, and just take the mouse along with me on hte road.

    I may have to pick up a set of headphones.

    How is the Quality of sound? How close do you have to be to keep the static down? Can you like walk around a room and they keep good sound? I doubt it, but let me know anyway.

    Thanks...
     
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    jacksonn298 Notebook Guru

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    Sound quality is subjective to personal preference, but in my opinion is comparable to the IPOD headphone if not better. It's not Sony headphone but is pretty good. In terms of distance if you're in front of it you're fine. It does break up and some static every now and than but it's not big deal. I love it some far. I'm going to try to pair it with my Treo 700w today and see how well it works. Stay tuned.
     
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