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iLuv i222
| Caractéristiques | |||
| Standard | Bluetooth 1.2 | ||
| Range | 10 | ||
| Standby Time | 300 | ||
| Talk Time | 10 | ||
| Weight | 60 | ||
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| Dimensions | NC |
| Accessories | Transmitter, charger |
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Tristan François
Test date: November 2, 2009
Test date: November 2, 2009
Transmitter for non-Bluetooth devices
Having a Bluetooth headset it's all well and good, but you also need to have an MP3 player or mobile phone that's compatible with the standard.
iLuv realises that not everybody has one, so the i222 comes with a Bluetooth transmitter that connects to an audio device using a mini-jack. It's a very useful addition.
iLuv realises that not everybody has one, so the i222 comes with a Bluetooth transmitter that connects to an audio device using a mini-jack. It's a very useful addition.
iLuv has specialised in providing all sorts of audio accessories, including iPod docks and mini HiFis.
It's no big surprise, then, to find them moving into mobile accessories, with a Bluetooth headset with a perfectly respectable specification.
Fit and features: we've seen betterIt might look good on paper, but we were soon disappointed when we tried the i222 on. The strap, for instance, is far too short, and will prevent anybody with a large head using it. And although the parts that actually touch your head are in rubber, they're too narrow to be comfortable. There are two joysticks on each side of the headset, in front of the headphones. They're easy to use, but a little too delicate.
Audio Quality: no betterHaving been disappointed by the hardware, we weren't expecting much from the i222 when we started listening to it. The sound isn't very good, with some rather dubious compression. It's a good job that people usually keep their mobiles in a pocket, as the headset struggles to connect to a Bluetooth signal as soon as it's more than a few metres away.
As for the microphone, the people you call will struggle to hear you because the microphone is a long way from your mouth.
Pluses
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Bluetooth transmitter included for MP3 players
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Stereo sound
Minuses
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Uncomfortable becasue the strap is too short and too hard
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Fragile controls
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Disappointing audio quality
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Relatively short range
The i222 is a real disappointment. We were looking forward to a good headset worn around the neck that would be good for jogging, for instance. However, it's neither comfortable to wear nor does it produce a good sound.
