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t3ch Review: Griffin Smart Talk iPod/iPhone Mic Adapter
Ricardo TrejoProduct: Griffin Smart Talk iPod/iPhone Mic Adapter
What it says it does: Offer you the same functionality that the current default Apple earbuds come packaged in with; Be able to toggle your iPod controls with the touch of a button, and also use the built in microphone to answer calls without having to unplug your non-Apple headphones
My experience: The device does exactly what it advertises but with a few snags. You plug in your headphones into the Smart Talk and then plug that into your iPod of choice, including iPhones. From this point on though it’s a bit of a mess, literally.
The thing that was great about Apple’s remote control enabled earbuds was that the microphone was located apprx. 6 inches down from the earbud itself. However, with the Smart Talk, since you have to plug in at the very end of your headphones the mic can very well end up being anywhere from 2 ft. to 4 ft. away from your actual ear; meaning you’re going to have to loop the Smart Talk mic back around, up the wire, and then clip it onto your person just to get it at the position it’s supposed to be it. What this does is create a Frankenstein looking makeshift solution to your headphone/iPod problem. Oh, and there’s also no volume control on the device - I’m guessing its a patent issue.
Yes, it does work. Yes, it has good quality sound and the iPod controls work solidly; The problem isn’t its functionality, but rather its practicality. I don’t know anyone who would sit on a bus or even walk down the street with all those wires hanging in front of them. Though, what I did find interesting was that you could use it as a personal lapel microphone. First, plug the Smart Talk into your iPod touch/iPhone, then clip it on to your shirt or collar, and finally load up the Voice Memos App and begin recording. Oh, and Griffin also has a recoding app available on the App Store: iTalk Recorder for free, and iTalk Recorder Premium for $1.99, to use with the Smart Talk.
Pro’s: It works as advertised, great sound quality, compatible with: iPod classic, Nano 4th & 5th gen, 2nd gen iPod Touch, and all iPhones.
Con’s: The wires are WAY too long, no volume control
How much: $15 - $20
Where to buy: ThinkGeek, Amazon, GriffinTechnology
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