In light of the fact that you can now get points for using the mobile while driving, can anyone recommend a decent (but not too expensive) bluetooth based handsfree kit?
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by CJ » Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:33 pm
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by paulkenny » Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:57 pm
Hi,
I got a Nokia CK-W1 handsfree car kit and the best advice I can give is don't get one of these unless you want to be tied to using Nokia phones. I've tried both Sony Ericsson and Motorola units with it and both gave really bad echo problems to the person on the other end. It's something to do with Nokia not implementing the bluetooth standard correctly.
I was recommended (too late unfortunately) to go for this.
http://www.expansys.ie/product.asp?code=CK3100
It's the Parrot CK3100 and works well with all models of phone and has a handy display which puts up the name of the caller. Beleive me that's handy, it's really annoying having the phone in your pocket ringing through on the car kit but not knowing who it is till you start talking to them. (Esp. if it's someone your avoiding!!)
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I got a Nokia CK-W1 handsfree car kit and the best advice I can give is don't get one of these unless you want to be tied to using Nokia phones. I've tried both Sony Ericsson and Motorola units with it and both gave really bad echo problems to the person on the other end. It's something to do with Nokia not implementing the bluetooth standard correctly.
I was recommended (too late unfortunately) to go for this.
http://www.expansys.ie/product.asp?code=CK3100
It's the Parrot CK3100 and works well with all models of phone and has a handy display which puts up the name of the caller. Beleive me that's handy, it's really annoying having the phone in your pocket ringing through on the car kit but not knowing who it is till you start talking to them. (Esp. if it's someone your avoiding!!)
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by kevinod » Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:19 pm
The Ck3100 is nice & tidy once installed, and depending on your radio you can even pause CDs, etc. At least it did in my Xsara, I have an old Sony head in the FTO with doesn't pause the cd.
Plus its powered from the car, no messing around with batteries or any of that carry on.
Plus its powered from the car, no messing around with batteries or any of that carry on.
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by IrishPhoenix » Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:23 pm
Have em on ebay too http://cgi.ebay.ie/NEW-Parrot-CK3100-Ad ... dZViewItem
Should be cheaper options out there though!
Should be cheaper options out there though!
You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine'.
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by paulkenny » Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:26 pm
From my experiences the cheap options as per normal are a waste of time and money, you'll only end up paying for the proper one in the end. The only cheap solution that I can think of which will allow you and the person your talking with to have a proper conversation is a clip on bluetooth headset for your ear...
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by kevinod » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:17 pm
CJ wrote:kevinod wrote:Cheapest option would be just to pull over to talk on the phone...
Thanks Kev but thats no help whatsoever
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