These stereo headphones connect to any Bluetooth phone and stream music wirelessly from the phone's memory or from any MP3 player. In fact, many new phones can send stereo music to Bluetooth headphones, a feat impossible until earlier this year. This technology, called A2DP, is available in the Pearl.

The NYT writer didn't actually try the stuff he's 'advertising'. You can't listen to your tunes over bluetooth on the Pearl. I have one, and I tried. It supports A2DP but not the correct profile or something, or the media player doesnt support it. 'Twas Very Disappointing for me.