Product Description

HTC Multifunction Audio Cable (A200) 73H00273-01M This fantastic multifunctional cable allows users to connect a range of audio cables to their device. You only need to carry one adaptor. Increased connectivity to your HTC handset. Simultaneously charge your HTC device and talk with a handsfree headset. This new product replaces the existing YC A100 and YC A120 Y-cables. The cable allows for simultaneous charging and talking via a wired headset.

NOTE: Does NOT fit Sprint / HTC Mogul PPC6800, Verizon XV6800 series

Product Details

• Brand: OEM SYSTEMS COMPANY
• Dimensions: .2 pounds

Features

• HTC ExtUSB standard headset connector
• Mini USB power connector
• 3.5mm audio connector (with in-line mic support)
• 2.5mm audio connector (with in-line mic support)
• Power status light

Customer Reviews

Doesn't work with Android 1.5 w/o toggleheadset widget
Please beware that this product does not work with the Android 1.5 "cupcake" software release as of 15 May 2009. It works with the previous release of the system. I will update this review when I get it to work.

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Update: Toggleheadset breaks with Android 1.6. I've switched to using CyanogenMod, which fixes the bug!

Even with the update, there is a lot of alternator noise in my headset when plugged into the cig adapter on my Toyota. Clear as a bell without power enabled.

Works, but!
The product works as a splitter, or if you want to talk while the phone is charging. But if you are looking to listen to music/navigation while changing, please note that the included 3.5mm or 2.5 mm ports will NOT work! It is not that they are defective but they are only for wired handsfree for phone communication. For music you still require the HTC 11pin to 3.5mm converter that came with your phone. You may use that adapter with this splitter to listen to music while charging but that becomes a messy setup - 2 adapters, 3 cables, 3 connections. I eventually bought a bluetooth car kit for music, navigation, and phone; and charge the phone directly when needed. So don't use this splitter anymore. You might end up doing the same unless you don't mind 3 cables. Another alternative is FM transmitters, but those don't compare to BT neither for quality nor convenience.

Original Manufacturer Part
This item actually has the HTC logo and is specifically designed for HTC phones.

This device allowed me to connect a 3.5mm stereo plug to my sound system to play music from the phone. Also, I use the 2.5mm stereo plug to connect to my car stereo.

Whats more, you can even plug a car/home charger into the device at the same time as the stereo plugs. This is very convenient in the car with a car charger. I made an adapter like this before with the Cingular 8125 but the problem was you would hear a "whining" sound in the stereo when the car charger was plugged in at the same time. With this device, you do not have that issue.

Its a very nice multifunction device, and at the price its selling for, you cant beat it.