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03-22-2008, 03:50 PM
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| |  REVIEW: RIM BlackBerry Music Audio Gateway
First off, this was not something I expected it to be. Yeah, we heard about it -- I even posted infos about this accessory here, before anybody posted anything about this device on the web. But with me, I'm always curious about what RIM has come up with, in regards to their accessories. So here it is...
Let's meet the BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway (Music Audio Gateway) 
The BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway is designed to enable you to wirelessly transmit music from your BlackBerry device to your home or portable stereo. This stereo gateway does not use a battery, so you need to use your BlackBerry Travel Charger (white cable) in order to power this device, as shown in above photo.
When paired successfully with your BlackBerry device, you will notice a fast flashing blue light, as shown in photo below. (Sorry photo not animated so you won't see the flashing blue light )  How Does This Accessory Works?
The BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway uses Bluetooth technology to establish a wireless connection with your BlackBerry device. After you pair the BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway with your BlackBerry device, you can connect to the BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway when it is within range of your BlackBerry device. So keep in mind that for this Gateway to function, your BlackBerry device and or music players must be A2DP Bluetooth enabled via an A2DP profile. If not, you can always buy an A2DP adapter -- but that is another review if you want me to make one So What's Inside the Box?
It comes with an Audio Cable with 3.5mm stereo plugs
An Audio cable with RCA type connectors
BlackBerry Music Gateway How Do I Configure This?
When using your BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway, you need to verify a few things before you can successfully use it. Yes, it is a no brainer that we need to turn on a Bluetooth Connection in order to pair it. Make sure that your BlackBerry device runs on version 4.2.2 or later. And since this does not run on battery, you need to have a Travel Charger to power it. And finally, make sure that your stereo or home system has a 3.5mm auxiliary input jack or RCA auxiliary input jacks, as shown in photo below.  
Make sure that your stereo is set to detect auxiliary input to stream your music successfully.
As shown in photos above, I used the 3.5mm auxiliary input jack to connect one of the plugs to the BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway. Once everything is all set, all you need to do is tap the Remote Stereo Gateway to power it on. Click Manage Connections > Bluetooth Connections, the select BlackBerry Stereo Gateway and click Connect.
Now let's play some music!
Last edited by chinesecatt; 03-22-2008 at 04:04 PM.
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03-22-2008, 04:20 PM
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Very good explanation/illustration  |
03-23-2008, 08:12 AM
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Don't take this the wrong way, but your review isn't really a review - you've told us what the product is and how to set it up (information that can found within minutes using Google or this forum), but you haven't actually reviewed anything!
Whilst I can't speak for everyone on here, I know I for one would like to hear what you actually thought of the product...
Was the audio and build quality any good? Did you encounter any problems/issues (including design issues) and did it meet you expectations?
Have you tried this with AD2P-compatible devices that aren't made by Research in Motion (RIM)?
Would you recommend this to other people and if so/not, why so/not?
That sorta stuff...
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03-23-2008, 09:47 AM
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Whoa there cowboy! Slow your horses
No I wouldn't take your comment the wrong way. In fact, it got me laughing at you.
As for my "thought of the product", I thought my review clearly said that it is pretty easy. Just plug and manage connection and tap to play. Or do you want me to say "It is really easy, I like it"?
As for the audio and build quality -- Ahhhhh, I think you confused this for something else. This does not play audio. It is a device we use to plug into our stereo or home entertainment to streamline music from our BlackBerry. So if you have a cheap crappy system at home, you get a crappy sound. Good Stereo system = Good music. Has nothing to do about the Remote Stereo Gateway.
You got me going like this  when I read your comment.
As for quality? What do you expect from RIM? They never make anything less. That is a statement that doesn't need to be stated, but I guess I need to.
As for other AD2P enabled devices, if and when I do, I will let you know.
As for recommending this, I always recommend any accessories by RIM. Being a RIM accessory fanatic, I wouldn't get anything else. But I can be recommending this to you and you might say "I don't have a stereo at home", or "I'm not really into music". The review is just to show you how easy it is to streamline and I think it clearly said that.
FYI..
Depending on your style or ways (the cowboy way), I leave this plug behind my stereo on double stick tape. Everytime I turn on my stereo, all I needed to do is tap the Remote Stereo Device and stream my music. And yes, it is THAT EASY!
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03-24-2008, 01:20 PM
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Ok so then does it come with any software? I noticed that it says that it's compatable with the 8800 device family but they don't AD2P. So I wanted to know if you've tried it or not with a 8800 - 8830?
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03-24-2008, 01:24 PM
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Does anybody know how the sound quality is? Is
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03-24-2008, 01:43 PM
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Only the 8800 and 8100 don't currently support A2DP. The 8820, 8830, 8110, 8120, 8130 and all the Curves do.
AND..with OS 4.3/4.5 coming out, the 8800 and 8100 will then support A2DP.
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03-24-2008, 01:45 PM
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Here's the link for more info/to buy the Blackberry Music Audio Gateway: BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway - ShopCrackBerry |
03-24-2008, 01:46 PM
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Thanks Catt, great review!
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Originally Posted by Garz  Does anybody know how the sound quality is? Is | As I have indicated, the audio quality is all on the type and kind of stereo system you have. The Gateway does not play music  |
03-24-2008, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by swamp_water Ok so then does it come with any software? I noticed that it says that it's compatable with the 8800 device family but they don't AD2P. So I wanted to know if you've tried it or not with a 8800 - 8830? | To function as a Bluetooth Gateway, your BlackBerry device must be A2DP Bluetooth enabled via an A2DP profile. So if you do not have that profile, you will just have to wait for that OS upgrade, as Kevin indicated.
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03-24-2008, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CMEC Thanks Catt, great review! | Okay, I'm crapping my own thread
Welcome back CMEC, long time no see.
Now back to the topic....
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07-24-2008, 09:23 AM
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I recently received my Music Gateway and it seems to buffer or just cut out ever minute or so, realllly annoying. I'm using the rim usb travel adapter and have the blackberry and gateway about 3 ft from each other. Using it on my 8830. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Originally Posted by captcrackberry I recently received my Music Gateway and it seems to buffer or just cut out ever minute or so, realllly annoying. I'm using the rim usb travel adapter and have the blackberry and gateway about 3 ft from each other. Using it on my 8830. Has anyone else had this problem? | So it happens frequently?
I would buy this if it were a seamless stream but if not, might as well connect the blackberry directly to the audio source with the 3.5 mm audio cable.
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07-31-2008, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by deztructi0n So it happens frequently?
I would buy this if it were a seamless stream but if not, might as well connect the blackberry directly to the audio source with the 3.5 mm audio cable.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com | I fixed my problem. I was running the samecell application and it kept calling out for my bluetooth gps every 45 secs. I disabled it and it works flawlessly, great sound quality and no drop outs.
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