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Portable car kit for Bluetooth® cell phones

Our Price: CAD $129.99


Stock Status: In Stock


Product Code: 333SLIM


Description Crutchfield Hands-on Research
 

Parrot's MINIKIT Slim hands-free car kit lets you take full advantage of your Bluetooth phone in your car. Its excellent sound quality allows you to converse without straining to hear, while you keep both hands on the wheel. You can also use the MINIKIT Slim for talking on the phone at home while preparing meals, using the computer, or doing any other tasks which require both hands.

You can take the MINIKIT Slim portable speakerphone with you in any vehicle. Slide it on your car's visor and use the 3-button keypad to dial, hang up, or change the volume coming through the MINIKIT's advanced flat-panel speaker.

The kit connects with your Bluetooth mobile phone automatically — it uses its own built-in voice-recognition software instead of your phone's, so you don't have to touch your phone while driving. The MINIKIT Slim can pair with up to five compatible phones or devices simultaneously.

Noise-reducing technology allows you to hear your callers clearly, and have a conversation in your car without raising your voice. An omnidirectional microphone ensures every word will get transmitted, and you can use your phone up to 33 feet away from the MINIKIT Slim. It's easy to use — just say a stored name and the MINIKIT Slim will dial the number. With select phones, you can store up to 150 different names from your address book.

The compact MINIKIT Slim fits in your pocket or bag, and it works with most Bluetooth mobile phones. Charge it up with the included car charger, and you'll get up to 10 hours of talk time, plus 20 days of standby power.

Note: Compatibility of this device may vary, depending on your phone and service provider.

 
Details:
   » portable hands-free speakerphone kit
   » car charger and USB cable included
   » compatible with most Bluetooth phones
   » access up to 150 numbers with voice recognition feature for hands-free dialing (only works with certain phones)
   » omnidirectional microphone with noise reduction and echo cancellation technology
   » built-in 2-watt amplifier powers speaker
   » dimensions: 4-3/8"W x 2-3/8"H x 1-3/16"D
   » weight: 2.9 oz.
   » warranty: 1 year

Average Customer Rating: Based on 6 Reviews.


 
Best choice for iPhone May 16, 2009
Reviewer: cag4 from San Diego, CA  
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!*


 
February 21, 2009
Reviewer: Scott from Spirit Lake IA  
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.


 
Workable but not intuitive February 2, 2009
Reviewer: Anonymous person from Chicago, IL  
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.


 
Suprised at how easy it is January 2, 2009
Reviewer: George from Mount Airy, Md  
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.


 
Talking in the car within minutes of delivery December 13, 2008
Reviewer: jmq70 from Chicago, IL  
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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