On Wed, 2 Jul 2008, Levi Wallach wrote:
> What I am more excited about:
> GPS! - Built in GPS will be nice. I'm just starting to get into the whole
> location-based services stuff (check out brightkite.com), but even just with
> navigation, it will be nice not to have to carry an extra device with you.
I have a Blackberry with built-in GPS and I love the convenience. The software
isn't as good as my old Garmin but you can't beat having it on your hip all the
time.
> Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) - I think you can get this for the 700wx in an
> update, but I'm not sure. I don't believe any of the PalmOS-based Treos have
> this, although there is a third-party software whose name escapes me right
> now which allows you to do this. When I was using it, it wasn't the most
> stable. Having this as part of the supported features out of the box will be
> nice.
Softick Audio Gateway. I'm using it on my 680 and it works reasonably well
with the right headphones. The latest firmware update broke SAG's
compatibility with my Southwing headphones so I bought a Motorola set instead
(grrr). It is a lot more stable now, though, and I can't remember the last
time A2DP caused a hang or crash and I use it several times a day. That said
it is very susceptible to hiccups and hesitations, but no more so than TCPMP is
with plug-in headphones. It's a well-spent $20.
Speaking of the iPhone2 I was at the Apple store the other day and asked one of
the sales reps whether it wil support A2DP. He didn't know but hadn't heard
that it did so he doubted it, though most of the people who've seen the beta
for the software think it'll be there. I guess we'll see next week.
-Jason
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