Re: Y Adapter / Splitter For Headset
 

Well, BAD NEWS.

I just got off the phone with Seidio. They decided recently to quit making these adapters due to low demand. It isn't even supposed to be on their website; it's removed from the ordering system.

I informed them that they may want to rethink this decision in light of the internet tablets' need. Hopefully they will look into it (emails and calls from folks here can only help). I just bought a nice Plantronics headset and really want to use it with the tablets. I may rig something up on my own if I can find the parts.

Anyway, VERY disappointing.

EDIT: This guy is on a similar track... http://www.brenorbrophy.com/HG/head_set_ptt.htm

Re: Y Adapter / Splitter For Headset
 

There is a thread around here about hacking up the included pendent. That works good but like you I want to use a headset with a mic. Wiring that is a little trickier.

I am not surprised that this is hard to find as I've not seen a 4 conductor 3.5mm jack on anything but the Nokia.

Re: Y Adapter / Splitter For Headset
 

Got a spliter from Radio Shack a while back--with one end plugged in it gives you
two plugs for two earphones. Costed around 5 bucks.

Re: Y Adapter / Splitter For Headset
 

That's nice, but not what this thread is about...

Re: Y Adapter / Splitter For Headset
 

Right. I tried anyway, and the guy at Radio Shack reached the limit of his experience in about 90 seconds. :D

I was hoping to have this sucker for my next trip (off to Helsinki again this saturday, for a week) but it sure looks doubtful...

I have, however, suggested this as an accessory to the Mothership.

It's on Dell Axims and a few other devices... Seidio folks said the iPhone has one even.

Re: Y Adapter / Splitter For Headset
 

Shouldn't be all that hard hacking up one out of the comes-with phones, I'd think... but I use a BT headset, so I'm in no great hurry to do any such thing.

At least not hard compared to finding one. But one from Nokia, if it were to happen, would solve that nicely. Then again, they say Nokia makes N800 styluses, too...

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I want this for my plane trips (11 hours in a seat, ack), and I can do the work, it's just finding time...

Oh heck, I need to get the OTG adapter guy to consider this too!

Re: Y Adapter / Splitter For Headset
 

OK, but what do you need the mic for on plane trips??? Does WiMAX reach up there for VoIP?

Re: Y Adapter / Splitter For Headset
 

For recording if I wanted (although I'm not sure if I have the nerve to dictate story ideas on a crowded plane... lol). But for the most part you're right, no need on the plane, but certainly afterward.

Re: Y Adapter / Splitter For Headset
 

My main use for it is with Skype (when I want to use a headset and mike - I can't use the provided earbuds).