Belkin came out with the first version of the TuneStage which allowed users to utilize their iPods as a wireless remote control and jukebox for home stereo systems. It supposedly would allow you more control over your system and give your music a chance to be heard somewhere besides via your headphones.
Now, Belkin has released the TuneStage II that is quite an improvement from the previous version. The TuneStage II sells for $20 less than the previous version and has better technology applied.
The new colors of black and metallic gray are not all the extras, this baby uses Bluetooth 2.0 plus EDR, the latest version of the Bluetooth wireless technology that gives the user a higher quality, lower power-consumption audio transmission when compared to earlier Bluetooth devices. I personally used a Bluetooth converter from Belkin and encountered high instances of static…maybe they have improved that with this new version?
Using this new technology, the Belkin product can reach up to 30 foot distances and offers up to seven hours of playtime when connected to an iPod. It works with the iPod Nano, the iPod mini and the iPod 4GB and 5GB models. It is surprising to many that the new Dock Connecting iPod transmitter has its own battery, which charges when connected to the units stereo receiver via an included USB cable connector.
The receiver also has a nice Dock Connector plug that will allow you to keep your lovely iPod in a protective case while still using the Belkin TuneStage II connected. The receiver also can be mounted on a wall, for convenience, although I don’t know how many would utilize this option.
A power adaptor and minijack-to-RCA audio cable are included with purchase. The site says there is a three year warranty with this product and that it requires no software to run or set up. Starts at around $150 USD and would make a great gift for a music lover, or yourself.
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