This seems a silly thing for Apple to skimp on. The mechanism is already there for the built-in mic. Seems like it would be simple to make it work for a plug-in mic. In fact, the built-in mic is nearly useless anyway. It just picks up the noise of the computer. It would make more sense to leave it out and include an external mic as standard equipment.
I agree.
The device suggested seems to be a good one, but I wonder about an alternative. Would a bluetooth headset work by itself, without need for a device such as iMic?
I have no direct experience, but I have read reports of people for whom that works - i.e. the bluetooth headset appears as an option for both input and output in the sound system preferences and can be used for, say, ichat or skype (or even inputting sound for iMovie); and people that say it does not work for them. My take is that some bluetooth adapters are more compatible than others (and the same is probably true for the headsets). The best option, if available, would be to try before you buy.
I, for one, am very pleased with bluetooth functionality (using a cheapish "Anycom" adapter in my TiBook), but I don't have a headset, so I can't try that.
Luis Sequeira
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