Do you have an iPod nano? Do you have a cell phone?

mousepod · 03-07-2007, 08:40 PM

When Heather and I went to the MacWorld convention in January, we came across a small local vendor with a cool little gadget. It's a bluetooth device that you wear around your neck. There's a tiny little microphone and a plug for your earbuds. It connects to both your cell phone and your iPod simultaneously (they include a bluetooth dongle for your iPod). You listen to your tunes, and then when the phone rings, the iPod pauses and you talk on the phone. When you hang up, it's back to the iPod. The gadget is called "hookup".

Although my MacWorld badge said "podcaster", I was quick to point out that I didn't to a tech show, and that I wouldn't be reviewing any products. But even so, they chose to send me a review sample of their newest product, the "hookup lanyard". It basically works on the same principle, but this one is for the nano, because the nano plugs directly into the lanyard (so there's no need for a dongle). I emailed them that I couldn't test the product, since I don't have a nano, and that I would be happy to send it back, but they just told me to pass it along to a friend.

And that's you.

~~So, the first person here who PMs me (assuming you have a nano and a bluetooth-enabled cell phone) gets it.~~

And it's in tomorrow's mail to katiesue.

Cadaverous Pallor · 03-07-2007, 09:10 PM

I expect a full report from Katiesue.

(GD has a Nano but no bluetooth on his phone, so no hard feelings)

Not Afraid · 03-07-2007, 09:16 PM

damnit

Snowflake · 03-07-2007, 09:56 PM

got bluetooth and no nano

Katiesue have fun!

katiesue · 03-07-2007, 10:04 PM

I will of course make a full report as will Madz who technically is the ipod owner but also has a cell with bluetooth. (don't mention I "use" the ipod when she's at her dads)

katiesue · 03-14-2007, 01:04 PM

We got it. Thanks again Mousepod!!!!

We've been playing with it and it works great. Super easy setup. I took it to the gym. Perfect for there, if I got a call I didn't have to fumble for the phone while on the treadmill. (I'm a big enough clod that I can fall off the treadmill without the distraction of finding the phone anyway).

Madzer has been using it while doing her homework. Then instead of me yelling at her from the other room I just call her. She doesn't hear me when I yell anyway so this is actually a help. And we have free mobile to mobile.

I just love a new gadget.

Capt Jack · 03-14-2007, 01:20 PM

had a bluetooth the other day.

where it went...I havent a clue.

mousepod · 03-14-2007, 01:51 PM

I'm happy that the gadget found a good home!

03-07-2007, 08:40 PM	#1
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Do you have an iPod nano? Do you have a cell phone? When Heather and I went to the MacWorld convention in January, we came across a small local vendor with a cool little gadget. It's a bluetooth device that you wear around your neck. There's a tiny little microphone and a plug for your earbuds. It connects to both your cell phone and your iPod simultaneously (they include a bluetooth dongle for your iPod). You listen to your tunes, and then when the phone rings, the iPod pauses and you talk on the phone. When you hang up, it's back to the iPod. The gadget is called "hookup". Although my MacWorld badge said "podcaster", I was quick to point out that I didn't to a tech show, and that I wouldn't be reviewing any products. But even so, they chose to send me a review sample of their newest product, the "hookup lanyard". It basically works on the same principle, but this one is for the nano, because the nano plugs directly into the lanyard (so there's no need for a dongle). I emailed them that I couldn't test the product, since I don't have a nano, and that I would be happy to send it back, but they just told me to pass it along to a friend. And that's you. ~~So, the first person here who PMs me (assuming you have a nano and a bluetooth-enabled cell phone) gets it.~~ And it's in tomorrow's mail to katiesue. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney Last edited by mousepod : 03-07-2007 at 08:55 PM.
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03-07-2007, 09:10 PM	#2
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I expect a full report from Katiesue. (GD has a Nano but no bluetooth on his phone, so no hard feelings) __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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03-07-2007, 09:16 PM	#3
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	damnit
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03-07-2007, 09:56 PM	#4
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	got bluetooth and no nano Katiesue have fun! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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03-07-2007, 10:04 PM	#5
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I will of course make a full report as will Madz who technically is the ipod owner but also has a cell with bluetooth. (don't mention I "use" the ipod when she's at her dads) __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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03-14-2007, 01:04 PM	#6
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	We got it. Thanks again Mousepod!!!! We've been playing with it and it works great. Super easy setup. I took it to the gym. Perfect for there, if I got a call I didn't have to fumble for the phone while on the treadmill. (I'm a big enough clod that I can fall off the treadmill without the distraction of finding the phone anyway). Madzer has been using it while doing her homework. Then instead of me yelling at her from the other room I just call her. She doesn't hear me when I yell anyway so this is actually a help. And we have free mobile to mobile. I just love a new gadget. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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03-14-2007, 01:20 PM	#7
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	had a bluetooth the other day. where it went...I havent a clue. __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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03-14-2007, 01:51 PM	#8
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	I'm happy that the gadget found a good home! __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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