So another little thing I like to do from time to time is troll the FCC database to see what’s happening in the field. My curiosity was peaked by the Bose SoundLink enough to go fish. I wrote about the new Bose product a couple weeks ago, and pointed out some viable, more affordable alternatives.
Unfortunately the full documentation is still restricted under confidentiality request submitted by Bose, so you won’t get the dirty nude shots… But what you can find out from the test report that is posted to the public is that the new Bose employs a Bluetooth radio. While it isn’t marketed this way, it would not surprise me if this thing did support A2DP (another feature I’ve written about in the context of the iPhone). I am sure Bose has done some sweetening if this is the case, otherwise, the sound quality would suck big time… and (to all those Bose haters) I don’t mean just in a Bose way.
From report number EMC.404096A.09.192.1, page 4:
The SoundLink™ wireless music system is a system enabling the user to enjoy music from a computer in any room you choose, with a wireless connection.
It features
- Simple wireless connection using the SoundLink USB key – no software to install
- Long-range wireless link lets you listen in and around your home
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides hours of Bose® performance
- Handy remote included. The remote utilizes infra-red communications.
The USB key is a separate product, which is not covered in this test report.
The SoundLink™ wireless music system is classified as a Bluetooth® data “sink” with a duty cycle that does not exceed 5% in normal operation. For the purposes of the tests described in this report, where an artificial test mode is indicated or necessary for the purposes of the test, the SoundLink™ wireless music system is operated with a 10% duty cycle which is considered a worst-worst case for the purposes of these tests.
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Just a quick note. When you use trolling in relation to something on the internet, it doesn’t have the same meaning it would if you were, say, fishing. Trolling means that you’re posting remarks with the intent to start a fight.
fair enough. but english is english. take urban dictionary to every article on this site and I think you’d find some interesting interpretations.
troll 2
verb [ intrans. ]
1 fish by trailing a baited line along behind a boat : we trolled for mackerel.
• search for something : a group of companies trolling for partnership opportunities.
My friend just got one of these and Im starting to save and get one my self… But… Why doesn’t mention that it has Bluetooth capability on the documentation? not even on the advertising nor the product features… Im shure its a very welcome feature for any audio speaker product… specially for a portable one… is there a reason?