i.Tech has established itself as one of the forerunners in Bluetooth technology, with products such as the BluePRO and BlueBand Stereo Bluetooth headsets. In fact it was only a couple of weeks ago that we reviewed i.Tech’s BlueCON II stereo Bluetooth dongle. That was among a range of products we received at Tech 2.0.
Up next for review is the Clip D-Radio headset from i.Tech that combines Bluetooth technology with what the company claims to be a sleek and stylish design, coupled with an integrated FM Radio as well. Well, here’s what I found...
Form Factor
I’m not a fan of the design at all. For one thing it’s rather bulky and heavy. Then the color is a bit too gaudy for my taste. Simply put, the Clip D-Radio is just that, a clip with a Bluetooth radio as well as an integrated FM radio. It has a small single color (blue) OLED display in front, beside a five-way nav-pad with assorted functions.
The volume keys are located on the side of the device, and a 3.5mm earphone socket is in the rear. A well-placed and covered mini USB port can be seen near the earphone socket. The bundled earphones are extremely comfortable to wear.
Features and Performance
The Clip D-Radio allows one-touch access to the FM radio, which is definitely a good thing. However, the reception while on my daily commute was so-so. Scanning through channels (in areas of good reception) is quick and painless. It has four slots for storing presets.
The point is; if I were to use this with a mobile phone that supports A2DP, in most cases the handset would have an in-built FM radio, so why would I need a second one? Still, the concept could have been a USP when combined with the BlueCON II and some device that doesn’t have a radio.
The OLED display comes in very handy for incoming calls as it shows the number very clearly. In case of a missed call, a notification will also appear. The device can also be set to vibrate and beep every time you’re getting a call and your handset isn’t close by, or happens to be in another room.
are they dumb o wat.. seven hours of play time is less.. fools 
