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Best choice for iPhone |
May 16, 2009 |
| Reviewer:
cag4
from San Diego, CA
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The Good: This the *only* bluetooth handsfree device to use with the iPhone. Why? Because for some unknown reason, the iPhone does not support voice dialing, so it is unsafe to use in a moving car, period. This device off-loads the contacts onto the device and has *excellent* voice recognition/dialing built in... it just works.
The Bad: The sound quality in the car is so-so... the flat-panel speaker is acceptable, but not great, and the volume level is moderate... it can be difficult to hear over road noise, stereo, loud AC, etc.
The Bad 2: There is no visible indicator that the device is on and connected, so I've turned it on and off several times to make sure it was on. My Motorola T-305 was decent, but the blinking Blue light was annoying at night... what would be nice is something really subtle, but visible to indicate that the device is working.
The Bad 3: Battery life is short -- I've had to recharge on average every couple of days, vs. weeks for the Motorola.
All-in-all, I highly recommend the device if your phone doesn't support voice dialing internally... in fact if you have an iPhone *don't buy anything else!*
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February 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer:
Scott
from Spirit Lake IA
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I would definitely buy again. I have recommended to friends and family. I really like how well it downloads phonebook. Voice recognition is really important feature, although it is not perfect. It does take working with it to understand how to use, as user guide with it and the one available at Parrot website do not clearly explain some properties.
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Workable but not intuitive |
February 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer:
Anonymous person
from Chicago, IL
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The device is easy to connect with after a full charge. Nice appearance, and it is the size of your palm. There appears to be some nice voice command auto-dial features but the manual lacks clear instructions to incorporate, even for a techie. The device is not intuitive nor is it labeled very clearly. Sound quality is good but the microphone needs to be angled towards your mouth connected/swiveled on your visor. Works good as a portable speaker phone for remote meetings.
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Suprised at how easy it is |
January 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer:
George
from Mount Airy, Md
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Gave one to both my wife and daugther for Christmas. Both agree it is easy to use and it makes it easier for them when they are travling. They realy thought it would hard to use and inconvienant. Glade we were all suprised. I'll be getting my own next.
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Talking in the car within minutes of delivery |
December 13, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
jmq70
from Chicago, IL
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I just purchased an 06 E350 without Bluetooth capability. I've really gotten used to bluetooth in my wifes car and think its the greatest. I really didn't want to install anything on the dash if I didn't have to as I don't like the look of aftermarket gadgets.
This device caught my eye because it was much more attractive and a little slimmer than the original minikit, but I was apprehensive because it was so new and there was only one review.
Once I received it I was blown away. It was much smaller than I even anticipated. It fits very nicely on the visor. I plugged it into my computer to charge it and it immediately downloaded my entire Blackberry Phonebook, which has thousands of entries. I couldn't wait to try it out in the car, and I was not dissappointed. By simply pressing the green butten and saying "Call Liz", the voice reads back to you what they found and then asks for "Home, work or cell phone". It then dials. Amazing.
People have also stated that they can't even tell that I'm in the car, which was always my complaint with the Bluetooth ear sets.
Bottom line, this product exceeded my expectations and talking in the car now is not a hassle.
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