RIM’s Remote Stereo Gateway gets pricing, costs $79.99
Anyone interested in taking a curious look at RIM’s new Remote Stereo Gateway can get some sleep now. The Bluetooth audio transmitter is currently available from online retailer Tessco for $79.99. What does $80 buy you? Here’s the product description straight from the source:
"Bring the convenience of wireless stereo audio connectivity to your home with the RIM Bluetooth Music Gateway! Listen to the music stored in your mobile phone, computer or other compatible device wirelessly on your home stereo. Then just flick a switch and listen to music from your compatible home stereo on your Bluetooth wireless headset."
At the very least, it sounds intriguing, but is it worth the cost? We’ll have to wait until we can get our hands on one to let you know. Let’s just hope RIM focuses on their network uptime a little more instead of worrying about frivolous Bluetooth accessories…
On Feb 13, 2008 @ 9:39 am, Aaron L Said:
Looks small enough to keep in a jacket pocket, pretty cool idea!
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On Feb 13, 2008 @ 9:58 am, Dtest5477 Said:
“frivolous Bluetooth accessories…”
seems to describe it perfectly.
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On Feb 13, 2008 @ 10:11 am, mr.gadget Said:
Moto had a similar device out a while back. I had purchased it for $100. It was a lot bigger and poor quality there was a lot of static. Looks likew RIM took their time with this one. I’m going to order mines right now for my curve.
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On Feb 13, 2008 @ 11:20 am, Ken Said:
Small enough to install behind the dash of my car… nice!
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On Feb 13, 2008 @ 11:24 am, Joe Blow Said:
Clearly the same people designing bluetooth accessories are responsible for maintaining the network. Dumbass.
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On Feb 13, 2008 @ 12:47 pm, curtis Said:
exactly what I was thinking! This would be great in cars
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On Feb 13, 2008 @ 6:41 pm, Jeff B. Said:
In spite of sounding like a dipshit, let’s hope they allow it to hook up with car stereos although it is just a double sided audio wire.
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On Feb 13, 2008 @ 8:17 pm, The Boy Genius Said:
Correct me if I’m wrong, but the unit requires power too, right? That means you’re either going to have a power cord dangling in your car along with the audio wire, or you’re going to have to go the “pro” way, have the power hooked up out of sight as well as the audio cable feeding directly in to your car stereo. Call me crazy, but I’d rather run a 3.5mm out of the Berry right into the dash and call it a day. Screw all that extra crap just so you have a Bluetooth connection. Maybe it’s just me, though… We taking bets on when this Bluetooth gateway disappears from online merchants and is discontinued?
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On Feb 13, 2008 @ 11:23 pm, ben Said:
would that little gadget work as a bluetooth data port as well or just a fancy a2dp connector?
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On Feb 14, 2008 @ 4:34 am, Barry Said:
There are 2 units out there that do a great job for way less $.
One has a mic for portable or car use, the other plugs into ac, has no mic - more for home stereo. i use both and paid 50bucks or so -total. I don’t have the info w/me. Will post if interest.
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On Feb 16, 2008 @ 6:02 pm, Ken Said:
To BG:
Requires power, yes. It’s rechargable and should give six hours off the grid — charges via 5v USB. Good for use with a home system and can be powered by various DVD recorders or DVR units that have a USB jack. I cool my Kriesen DVD recorder in the same way since it overheats; a USB powered laptop cooler on top of it. USB jacks are good for more than just data. Basically it turns your BB into a remote control that contains all its own music. Not a bad accessory if you want to integrate your ‘Berry into your life via G3, WiFi, and now sending to your home audio system too. Kinda Does Everything But Eat, no?
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