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Play music files from handsets on any radio receiver
17 October 2005

London, 17th October 2005, - Sony Ericsson today announced the Walkman™ -branded FM Music Transmitter MMR-60. Attached to a Sony Ericsson mobile phone it can transmit music files from the handset over the FM radio frequency band. This means that you can now to listen to favourite MP3/AAC tracks from your mobile, through any radio receivers within range.

The transmitter attaches to any Sony Ericsson mobile phone incorporating the new system connector Fast port. Menus in the mobile phone allow you to control the transmitting frequency at a range of up to 10 meters. Since the MMR-60 remembers the last used frequency, it’s easy to reconnect to the radio whenever you like. When a call comes in, the music stops playing and continues when you hang up. Small and easy to carry around, the MMR-60 offers a simple plug-and-play solution for people who want to share their favourite music with others.

“This Walkman™ phone accessory is a must-have for anyone who wants to unleash the music from his or her phone and share it with friends, at a party or even in the car,” said Per Helander, Product Manager. You can now use any radio receiver within a 10m range to listen to your favourite tracks in stereo loudspeakers, wherever you happen to be.

The MMR-60 is the newest addition to the strong portfolio of Sony Ericsson music accessories. The range includes, among other products, the Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-70 and the Music Cable MMC-60.

Available in limited markets during December 2005, the MMR-60 will be released according to the legal requirements of each country.

Features
Plays music from your handset on any radio receiver within range
Kit contents
FM Music Transmitter MMR-60
Box for storing and carrying
Facts
Size: 43x27x11mm
Weight: 9 gram
Range: Up to 10 meters
Colour: Gray/silver/black
Note: Since FM-transmitters are not allowed in all countries yet, it will be launched in countries where we know it is allowed. This currently includes USA, South America, Australia and some countries in Asia. As we get knowledge about other countries allowing this, this list will grow.
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Posted: 2005-10-17 09:51:42
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Personally i do not think its practical.
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Posted: 2005-10-17 09:56:28
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this looks good. wonder when we'll be seeing it in the UK
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Posted: 2005-10-17 09:58:05
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Posted: 2005-10-17 10:54:34
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Hmm... Unless the UK and EU governments lift the restrictions on broadcasting on the FM frequency, we're unlikely to see this in most of Europe...

This seems to be basically the same technology as the Griffin iTrip for Apple's iPod which is illegal to use in most European countries (not that that stops many people!) and is prohibited under the Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1949 in the UK.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3115345.stm


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Posted: 2005-10-17 12:23:52
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Very good idea - but as Jools said it's probably illegal in many European countries as you're technically a pirate radio station, even if your range is only about 10 metres!

I've got an iTrip, so I guess I'm breaking the law, and I suspect there'll be a lot of other people that would do too
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Posted: 2005-10-17 13:20:04
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Same as for iPod.

Note that the use of such FM transmitter is prohibited in many countries.

Edit 1: ok, saw other posts on that
Edit 2: I'm consciously breaking the law as well But rules are meant to be broken

[ This Message was edited by: Super G on 2005-10-17 12:23 ]
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Posted: 2005-10-17 13:22:43
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I don´t think this is forbiden at all...would SE release something that is forbiden in they main market, Europe?

And IT`S pratical, but there are possibly cheaper alternatives

It´s pratical for anyone willing to listen to music from their phone in the car - this means LOT´s of people
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Posted: 2005-10-17 13:24:48
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@ Arez:

Read the 'Note' at the bottom of masseurs original post...
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Posted: 2005-10-17 13:32:03
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lol, didn´t saw that i´m reading too fast

anyway, i don´t think those transmitters are forbiden here, at least

i see those in lot´s o places

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[ This Message was edited by: Arez on 2005-10-17 12:41 ]
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Posted: 2005-10-17 13:39:47
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