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masseur
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Play music files from handsets on any radio receiver
17 October 2005
London, 17th October 2005, - Sony Ericsson today announced the Walkman -branded FM Music Transmitter MMR-60. Attached to a Sony Ericsson mobile phone it can transmit music files from the handset over the FM radio frequency band. This means that you can now to listen to favourite MP3/AAC tracks from your mobile, through any radio receivers within range.
The transmitter attaches to any Sony Ericsson mobile phone incorporating the new system connector Fast port. Menus in the mobile phone allow you to control the transmitting frequency at a range of up to 10 meters. Since the MMR-60 remembers the last used frequency, its easy to reconnect to the radio whenever you like. When a call comes in, the music stops playing and continues when you hang up. Small and easy to carry around, the MMR-60 offers a simple plug-and-play solution for people who want to share their favourite music with others.
This Walkman phone accessory is a must-have for anyone who wants to unleash the music from his or her phone and share it with friends, at a party or even in the car, said Per Helander, Product Manager. You can now use any radio receiver within a 10m range to listen to your favourite tracks in stereo loudspeakers, wherever you happen to be.
The MMR-60 is the newest addition to the strong portfolio of Sony Ericsson music accessories. The range includes, among other products, the Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-70 and the Music Cable MMC-60.
Available in limited markets during December 2005, the MMR-60 will be released according to the legal requirements of each country.
Features
Plays music from your handset on any radio receiver within range
Kit contents
FM Music Transmitter MMR-60
Box for storing and carrying
Facts
Size: 43x27x11mm
Weight: 9 gram
Range: Up to 10 meters
Colour: Gray/silver/black
Note: Since FM-transmitters are not allowed in all countries yet, it will be launched in countries where we know it is allowed. This currently includes USA, South America, Australia and some countries in Asia. As we get knowledge about other countries allowing this, this list will grow.
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renxiangster
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Personally i do not think its practical. |
RyaN
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this looks good. wonder when we'll be seeing it in the UK |
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Jools
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Hmm... Unless the UK and EU governments lift the restrictions on broadcasting on the FM frequency, we're unlikely to see this in most of Europe...
This seems to be basically the same technology as the Griffin iTrip for Apple's iPod which is illegal to use in most European countries (not that that stops many people!) and is prohibited under the Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1949 in the UK.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3115345.stm
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Sammy_boy
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Very good idea - but as Jools said it's probably illegal in many European countries as you're technically a pirate radio station, even if your range is only about 10 metres!
I've got an iTrip, so I guess I'm breaking the law, and I suspect there'll be a lot of other people that would do too 
"All it takes for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing" - Edmund Burke
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Super G
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Same as for iPod.
Note that the use of such FM transmitter is prohibited in many countries.
Edit 1: ok, saw other posts on that 
Edit 2: I'm consciously breaking the law as well But rules are meant to be broken
[ This Message was edited by: Super G on 2005-10-17 12:23 ] |
ares
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I donīt think this is forbiden at all...would SE release something that is forbiden in they main market, Europe?
And IT`S pratical, but there are possibly cheaper alternatives
Itīs pratical for anyone willing to listen to music from their phone in the car - this means LOTīs of people |
Jools
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@ Arez:
Read the 'Note' at the bottom of masseurs original post...
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ares
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lol, didnīt saw that iīm reading too fast
anyway, i donīt think those transmitters are forbiden here, at least
i see those in lotīs o places
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[ This Message was edited by: Arez on 2005-10-17 12:41 ] |
Super G
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@ Arez
Many people drive against a red light. It doesnt mean it's allowed |
ares
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Yeah, i guess people will buy this anyway, from the net, forbiden or not 
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carkitter
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Are  genius' or what?
What an awesome device. There are a couple of threads here on esato discussing FM modulators and thier use with K700i / K750i.
are obviously in touch with thier customer base.
Personally, I think that the range of really useful accessories is one of the main reasons an phone is a must-have.
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max_wedge
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yes this is excellent, since it directly competes with the itrip as a dedicated plug in fm transmitter for SE music phones. This means we will no longer require using cables to connect the fm-transmitter (as I currently do with my hpm-70 and belkin fm transmitter, which gets a bit cumbersome)
Here's a picture :
http://www.i4u.com/article4396.html
[ This Message was edited by: max_wedge on 2005-10-18 00:38 ] |
The Bear
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I've been using a small FM transmitter with my mp3 players that is a good 3 years old now, which I bought from the US. Just started using it with my W800i in my car through the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Only trouble with them, or at least the one I have, is that after 15mins or so, it slightly goes out of 'tune' so you have to fiddle with the knob to get it back in tune. It does this constantly which is why I don't use it much.
I wasn't aware that they were illegal, as they only have a very small range of a few metres.
[ This Message was edited by: The Bear on 2005-10-18 14:27 ] |
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