Music lovers, listen up. Buying a portable music player is so, well, 2003. If you carry a cell phone, and chances are you do, then it’s likely all you need to enjoy your favorite tunes while on the go.
Even today’s entry-level phones let you carry hundreds — if not thousands — of songs in your pocket, stored on memory cards.
And there are a few inherent benefits of listening to music on your phone: You don’t need to lug around multiple gadgets; Bluetooth connectivity means you can enjoy music wirelessly on supported headphones, speakers and car stereos; and your cell carrier might let you download (or at least stream) high-quality music to your phone.
Here are a few accessories to get more out of your music phone:
Most new cell phones feature integrated Bluetooth technology. If your phone offers stereo Bluetooth (also referred to as A2DP for Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), you can listen to your music wirelessly with a pair of compatible Bluetooth headphones.
For example, the comfortable Cardo S-2 ($99.99; cardosystems.com) behind-the-neck wireless headphones can play your favorite songs while your phone is tucked in your pocket, purse, briefcase or backpack.
When a call comes in, the music is automatically muted so you can chat using the S-2’s built-in microphone. Buttons on the right earpiece also let you pause, change tracks or adjust volume. Battery life is about 7.5 hours for music and talk and up to 150 hours for standby time.
A similar product, the iLuv i222 Bluetooth phone headset ($149.99; i-luv.com), has an optional adapter (for $89.99) that snaps into any portable media player, such as an iPod, so you can also use these wireless headphones with it.
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