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OS X ring notifier for iPhone? (forums.macrumors.com)
5 points by four 5226 days ago
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bradleyland 5225 days ago
I found some software that does just this and a lot more. Unfortunately, it hasn't worked terribly consistently, and the voice quality when using my MacBook Pro as a mic/speaker isn't passable. I really love the ideas presented in the app though and am holding out hope that he continues to develop it.

http://www.sustworks.com/pa_guide/index.html

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projct 5225 days ago
This is due to the Bluetooth Headset Profile (HSP) using a terrible codec[1]. There's nothing you can do about that.

[1] 64K PCM or CVSD http://www.swedetrack.com/images/bluet03.htm

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Yaggo 5225 days ago
Tiger had built-in support for that (also for SMS sending) over bluetooth. Worked with my ancient Ericsson T39. Still remember how impressed I was when bought my first MacBook. I have no idea why it's no longer supported, anyone knows?
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four 5226 days ago
This is just such a hilariously classic geek forum entry I couldn't resist! Has it all: mystery, hope, humor, wonder, passion, aspiration, disappointment...
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ranqet 5225 days ago
A ring notifier would be kind of pointless, unless the call could be routed to an app within OS X in order to be answered.
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