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iTnkD4iAm
02-10-2008, 01:09 PM
Good day everyone (=

Can anyone suggest a good alternative for the 3.5mm adapter that came w/ the phone?

I just had the adapter replaced the other day because it was making static sounds whenever that "thing" that connects the wire and the adapter is touched. And to be honest I was rather surprised because I have yet to do any physically demanding task using the headset. Looking at the build of that particular piece, it looks like it doesn't really take that much force to sever the connection :eek: So I'm looking for a possible alternative, maybe something that's completely rubber molded and known to work w/ the omnia?

Thanks for sharing :s12:
SNAG
27-01-2009, 11:25 PM
Sorry for being a thread digger, but was wondering if anyone has any idea on this.

I'm contemplating getting this - but am unsure if this works for radio reception.

http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_img/zoom/SAVCB001100_03_L.jpg
albertchng
28-01-2009, 03:29 AM
...

http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_img/zoom/SAVCB001100_03_L.jpg


Thanks for the link. Really the most good looking adapter.
jolynke
28-01-2009, 10:30 PM
http://www.strapya-world.com/products/31185.html

cute one.... comes in many colour.... but i dunno whether the flatjack is the same as omnia's...
SNAG
28-01-2009, 10:32 PM
Anyway, ebay's selling it for cheaper. Asked the guy and he mentioned that FM radio reception is supported.

Will probably get one to try it out.
Xtreme_Funktions
07-02-2009, 09:44 AM
anyone got a good n cheap1? looking for 1..
tingyuan
09-02-2009, 02:33 PM
may i know where can i buy the 3mm adapter?
kiama
10-02-2009, 10:20 PM
guys i bought one of this 3.5 adapters on ebay b4 and it doesnt support radio reception. dun risk yr money on ebay, try @ SLS and test first.
and those retractable usb cables on ebay is only for charging and doesnt support data transfer. wasted my money on both!

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/8192012/aview/35LsamG600.jpg
SNAG
11-02-2009, 09:13 PM
guys i bought one of this 3.5 adapters on ebay b4 and it doesnt support radio reception. dun risk yr money on ebay, try @ SLS and test first.
and those retractable usb cables on ebay is only for charging and doesnt support data transfer. wasted my money on both!

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/8192012/aview/35LsamG600.jpg

So have you tried the small adapter? I haven't really got to ordering it yet.. but am contemplating to try it out.
albertchng
12-02-2009, 10:15 AM
Tested, FM radio cannot work properly with this adapter. Pretty neat when listening to MP3.

http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_img/zoom/SAVCB001100_03_L.jpg
SNAG
12-02-2009, 06:44 PM
Tested, FM radio cannot work properly with this adapter. Pretty neat when listening to MP3.

Thanks for the heads-up. When you mean by cannot work properly, do you mean that it can't work at all? Could you elaborate on that?

Thanks in advance..
albertchng
13-02-2009, 09:07 AM
Thanks for the heads-up. When you mean by cannot work properly, do you mean that it can't work at all? Could you elaborate on that?

Thanks in advance..


I use my Shure with this adapter on my Omnia, when switch to FM radio, can hear very loud interference with a very faint radio station in the background even i set the frequency to class95.

Use with good MP3 track, it is very enjoyable.
SNAG
14-02-2009, 12:21 PM
I use my Shure with this adapter on my Omnia, when switch to FM radio, can hear very loud interference with a very faint radio station in the background even i set the frequency to class95.

Use with good MP3 track, it is very enjoyable.

Thanks for the update. Not to be so irritating, but do you think that it might be due to a earphones problem? Maybe try with some Westones? :D (just kidding)

I'm desperately trying to ditch the stock adapter for my FM radio, and till now, there seems to be no feasible option..
kiama
17-02-2009, 03:44 AM
So have you tried the small adapter? I haven't really got to ordering it yet.. but am contemplating to try it out.

yes bought and tried, like albertchng said only hear interference. Now im using the itech dclip radio, can receive radio and receive bluetooth.
SNAG
17-02-2009, 06:47 PM
yes bought and tried, like albertchng said only hear interference. Now im using the itech dclip radio, can receive radio and receive bluetooth.

Sob, that's sad to hear. Guess I'll have to stick with the existing cable then.

Thanks a lot!
monk80
25-02-2009, 11:29 AM
I use my Shure with this adapter on my Omnia, when switch to FM radio, can hear very loud interference with a very faint radio station in the background even i set the frequency to class95.

Use with good MP3 track, it is very enjoyable.

hi albertchng ..
mind if u could share how much u get it and where can i get it ... thinking for getting 1 for myself .. look cool ....
albertchng
25-02-2009, 12:08 PM
hi albertchng ..
mind if u could share how much u get it and where can i get it ... thinking for getting 1 for myself .. look cool ....


About $18... ordered from HK.
SNAG
16-06-2009, 01:20 PM
Apologies for being a thread digger, but I had some spare time recently, and I purchased one to see if the item's moddable. I read up about this issue, and realised that for the phone's FM function to work, PIN1 (of the connector) should be soldered to the adapter.

When I received the adapter, I realised that it could actually work, and the reception was extremely good IF I placed my thumb on the adapter (indicating a weak antenna). My original intention was to get the adapter, open it up, coil a thin rubber-coated wire inside the adapter, and solder it to PIN1.

Alas, I realised that it was rubber molded. Also realised that there was no way I could cut through the rubber without damaging the wires (there is no sheathing for the wires, so you'll definitely cut through the wires). And I did.