Zoom Bluetooth Transmitter for iPod (White)

by Zoom

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.8 x 2 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000W5SGAO
• Item model number: 4355-00-68F
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

The Model 4355 plugs into the dock connector on any model of iPod. The Model 4355 provides a wireless link to send stereo music from the iPod to a Bluetooth stereo headset or to a Bluetooth stereo receiver like the Zoom Model 4360. Bluetooth AVRCP profile support allows the music on the iPod to be automatically paused by the Model 4355 when a cell phone call is received using headphones that also support AVRCP. Power is provided by the iPod battery or a USB port. The Model 4355 is a Class 2 Bluetooth device with a range of 33 feet (10 meters) when connected to other Class 2 devices and up to 66 feet (20 meters) when connected to Class 1 Bluetooth devices.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Little Gem, January 23, 2008

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Alraune (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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Small and lightweight--I've been pairing it with Sony DR-BT50 and Moto S9 headphones on my 80gb ipod without any problems. The range is extraordinary--40 or more feet. Added bonus are the LCD's on it double as volume controls--much easier to use than the ones on the headphones. My best estimate on battery drain is about 35% after 3-4 hours of continuous play. Very nice functional design and quality for this price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zoom iHifi bluetooth transmitter for iPod, January 29, 2009

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esanta "esanta" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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The Zoom iHifi Bluetooth transmitter for iPod is a relatively small box that you attach to your iPod's dock connector and allows you to connect stereo bluetooth headphones.
It supports the common A2DP and AVCRP profiles, which means it's capable of processing the controls available on most bluetooth stereo headsets: previous track, next track, play, pause.
Unlike most other bluetooth adapters, it does not contain a battery but rather draws power from the iPod itself. In my opinion this is much more desirable as it is one less gadget you need to worry about recharging and carrying yet another proprietary charger for. In several weeks of use with several iPods (60GB 5G, nano 2G, touch 2G) I haven't noticed a significant power drain on the battery.
When used with the 2nd generation iPod touch, it is capable of coexisting with the Nike+ system; I use it regularly for running and it has no problem communicating with the shoe sensor.
The transmitter was able to pair with all my bluetooth stereo headphones (I have models from Soyo, Kyocera, Philips and Motorola).
The bottom of the transmitter features a mini-USB pass-through connector which allows you to charge or sync your iPod using a standard mini-USB cord.
Connection quality is generally excellent, although like many other Bluetooth devices any obstacle between the transmitter and the receiver can cause interruptions, even if the obstacle is a body part, so positioning is critical. Some headphones perform better than others in this regard, and I'm not sure this is a specific problem with this device.

PROS
- easy pairing
- good performance
- built-in, easy access volume controls
- pass through standard mini-USB connector
- no built-in battery hassle
CONS
- a little on the bulky side (but not as much as some competitors)
- obstructs headphone port on some iPods (not a major issue since you're using it to avoid using corded headphones)
- the choice of mini-USB instead of iPod docking connector pass-through standard prevents daisy-chaining of standard iPod cable, charger, Nike+ receiver

In conclusion, this transmitter is well designed, convenient and works well. Recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zoom/iHiFi 4355 Bluetooth iPod Adapter, August 7, 2008

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Cody F. Lee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zoom Bluetooth Transmitter for iPod (White) (Electronics)

I recently purchased the Zoom (or iHiFi)4355 Bluetooth iPod Adapter for my iPod Touch. I have a Motorola SoundPilot S705 (AD2P compatible)that I use to listen to music off of my cell phone and it is a Class 1 Bluetooth device meaning that any Class 1 Bluetooth Transmitter will allow me to receive a signal from around 300 Feet away. Well, the Zoom 4355 is a Class 2/Class 1 compatible device with AD2P capability. The packaging claims that you get 33 feet with a Class 2 receiver and 70 feet with Class 1 receivers. I would say that this might be true in a heavily walled environment but I work in a open air Laboratory and i get the full 300 feet away before I drop the signal. If you have line of sight on this device (meaning no walls) then you should get the true range of a Class 1 Bluetooth device. Otherwise when walls come into play your range is cut, but not drastically. It usually takes around 30 feet of strength away for every wall the signal has to pass through. The one exception that I have found is that when I go into the Lab's 8 inch thick walled metal lined fridge/freezer the distance from device is a mere 25 feet. Still great.

All in all I am very pleased with this device. It even came with a USB to USB mini cable to charge your iPod while the adapter is connected. I havent had a chance to test this as of yet since I prefer to run down items till they are dead or close to dead so that I can get a full charge and maximize battery life. This adapter and USB cable combo might even work as a connection cable to access the iPod via iTunes or your favorite program.

This is a MUST BUY if you have a Class 1 stereo receiving device with AD2P capabilities.