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gscobe

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Posted: July 31, 2006 at 2:59 PM / IP Logged

Hello,

I'm writing an article for a major national magazine on Bluetooth car kits and wanted to speak to installers to get their impression of several products - how well they work, etc. All off the record, background research. If anyone is interested, please let me know.

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Posted: August 01, 2006 at 8:59 AM / IP Logged

Are you talking Cell phone car kits or are you talking about BT headunits to cell phone ?

Jeff

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gscobe

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Posted: August 01, 2006 at 9:30 AM / IP Logged

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for your reply. I'm talking about Bluetooth units that are professionally installed for making mobile calls (where the incoming voice is heard through the car speakers). Companies like Parrot and Motorola make them. Do you have any experience with them?

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keegan15

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Posted: August 02, 2006 at 8:29 AM / IP Logged

In terms of a basic kit, no bells/whistles etc try Smoothtalker. They have charging cradles for the Razr and other models. I use the Razr cradle with my Parrot and am very pleased.

Customautomotiv

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Posted: August 03, 2006 at 1:55 AM / IP Logged

If you have any questions,please feel free to ask me. I have over 10 years experience in Hands Free installations. I am very familiar with bluetooth systems such as the parrot line and motorola line of products.

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supersix4

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Posted: August 03, 2006 at 11:37 AM / IP Logged

I've installed a BUNCH of the Motorola gadgets ... meee likey!!!

gscobe

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Posted: August 03, 2006 at 11:55 AM / IP Logged

Would you recommend Motorola or Parrot (in general) in terms of ease of use and the quality of the product? Of those two manufacturers - which models do you recommend?

Customautomotiv

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Posted: August 03, 2006 at 12:20 PM / IP Logged

I would recommend the Parrot line, in particular the CK3100. They have a wider range of compatibility with the bluetooth phones that are available. I do like the motorola IHF 1000 for its voice activation capability. The controller is a little on the flimsy side, people who have "heavy" push button fingers will soon find that the controller will break easily.

placebo-pete

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I've installed quite a lot of Nokia CK7W bluetooth kits they generally have a good setup with a nice bluetooth button easy to use I'd recommend them

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Posted: October 10, 2006 at 8:14 PM / IP Logged

the parrot pieces are the easiest to use.......big bright display, command feedback you dont have to use voice command (which alot of people complain about)....I think the parrot is a super piece

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