Looking for Bluetooth phone for '06 TSX
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I spoke with HandsFreeLink tech support today. Picked up some interesting info.
They get the phones only from manufactures who want to participate with them. If Samsung decides to send the new Sprint A920 if they choose. It usually takes months to even get the new phones for testing.
After that they drive around and see problems they go back to the manufacturer asking for software releases to address their problems.
Some respond right away, others do not and tell HandsFreeLink to expect those in a new phone or whole dot upgrade.
Seeing how Sprint and other wireless carriers have their own flavor of BlueTooth I bet it will be a long time to we see them pick up support.
However the PalmOne and similar business contact phones usually have no problems because they are more geared to accept all kinds of BlueTooth communication.
Shoot you can't even draw a line and say that all Mortola BlueTooth phones are going to work because there is such a programming difference between GSM and CDMA phones (Cingular and Verizon, respectively)
He did say that Verizon's Mortola razor phone had high hopes of being a good candidate for HandsFreeLink.
Still looks like I am going to have to leave Sprint to be able to find a phone that will pair well.
They get the phones only from manufactures who want to participate with them. If Samsung decides to send the new Sprint A920 if they choose. It usually takes months to even get the new phones for testing.
After that they drive around and see problems they go back to the manufacturer asking for software releases to address their problems.
Some respond right away, others do not and tell HandsFreeLink to expect those in a new phone or whole dot upgrade.
Seeing how Sprint and other wireless carriers have their own flavor of BlueTooth I bet it will be a long time to we see them pick up support.
However the PalmOne and similar business contact phones usually have no problems because they are more geared to accept all kinds of BlueTooth communication.
Shoot you can't even draw a line and say that all Mortola BlueTooth phones are going to work because there is such a programming difference between GSM and CDMA phones (Cingular and Verizon, respectively)
He did say that Verizon's Mortola razor phone had high hopes of being a good candidate for HandsFreeLink.
Still looks like I am going to have to leave Sprint to be able to find a phone that will pair well.
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#82
Still Lovin my 06
Originally Posted by eltownse
I spoke with HandsFreeLink tech support today. Picked up some interesting info.
They get the phones only from manufactures who want to participate with them. If Samsung decides to send the new Sprint A920 if they choose. It usually takes months to even get the new phones for testing.
After that they drive around and see problems they go back to the manufacturer asking for software releases to address their problems.
Some respond right away, others do not and tell HandsFreeLink to expect those in a new phone or whole dot upgrade.
Seeing how Sprint and other wireless carriers have their own flavor of BlueTooth I bet it will be a long time to we see them pick up support.
However the PalmOne and similar business contact phones usually have no problems because they are more geared to accept all kinds of BlueTooth communication.
Shoot you can't even draw a line and say that all Mortola BlueTooth phones are going to work because there is such a programming difference between GSM and CDMA phones (Cingular and Verizon, respectively)
He did say that Verizon's Mortola razor phone had high hopes of being a good candidate for HandsFreeLink.
Still looks like I am going to have to leave Sprint to be able to find a phone that will pair well.![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
They get the phones only from manufactures who want to participate with them. If Samsung decides to send the new Sprint A920 if they choose. It usually takes months to even get the new phones for testing.
After that they drive around and see problems they go back to the manufacturer asking for software releases to address their problems.
Some respond right away, others do not and tell HandsFreeLink to expect those in a new phone or whole dot upgrade.
Seeing how Sprint and other wireless carriers have their own flavor of BlueTooth I bet it will be a long time to we see them pick up support.
However the PalmOne and similar business contact phones usually have no problems because they are more geared to accept all kinds of BlueTooth communication.
Shoot you can't even draw a line and say that all Mortola BlueTooth phones are going to work because there is such a programming difference between GSM and CDMA phones (Cingular and Verizon, respectively)
He did say that Verizon's Mortola razor phone had high hopes of being a good candidate for HandsFreeLink.
Still looks like I am going to have to leave Sprint to be able to find a phone that will pair well.
![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
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My friend got a Verizon Motorola Razor V3C and I played with it some on my '06 TSX.
Oh wow.
It supports signal strength and battery and pairs extremely fast.
I can see programming numbers and other features being a little frustating, but once you get it all done it will be a breeze to use.
I guess I have to switch to Verizon now. I have been a Sprint customer for almost 5 years now, but they are just too slow to adopt BlueTooth the way Motorola has.
Oh wow.
It supports signal strength and battery and pairs extremely fast.
I can see programming numbers and other features being a little frustating, but once you get it all done it will be a breeze to use.
I guess I have to switch to Verizon now. I have been a Sprint customer for almost 5 years now, but they are just too slow to adopt BlueTooth the way Motorola has.
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Originally Posted by feliz
My phone has worked flawlesly so far, not one glitch. I'm charging it for the first time today, it's been over a month.
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Originally Posted by excited
Feliz, do you have your phone on all of the time? Mine is always on because I can get a call from work 24/7 and mine only lasts a day and a half, to two days with the bluetooth always on. This normally isn't a problem with me when I working because I charge it all day long at my desk but during this Christmas vacation my battery has gone low a few times.
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Originally Posted by excited
I think that I may have fiqured it out but don't quite understand why. If I open my car with the Acura remote it works. When I start my car with the remote starter it does not.
There must be something with using the Acura fob and key to start it and the subsequent start up routine that tells the car to say "hey cell phone I am here".
Or it may just have been coincidence. I will do further scientific analysis.
www.minibite.com/christmas/hippo.htm
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There must be something with using the Acura fob and key to start it and the subsequent start up routine that tells the car to say "hey cell phone I am here".
Or it may just have been coincidence. I will do further scientific analysis.
www.minibite.com/christmas/hippo.htm
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This is just a minor problem and I still love the bluetooth and HFL.
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After searching, I hope this is the right place to post this information -- if there is a cleaner thread id'ing compatible phones, let's get this information into that thread as well (Mods, feel free).
The handsfreelink.com site has been updated to move the Motorola RAZR v3c from "Currently Testing" to "Compatible" for Verizon. Hooray!
The handsfreelink.com site has been updated to move the Motorola RAZR v3c from "Currently Testing" to "Compatible" for Verizon. Hooray!
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ROKR in the 06 TSX
Just picked up my 06 CG/Ebony TSX, Navi. I'm looking for a new Bluetooth phone to go with it. Does anyone have experience with the Motorola ROKR? From what I read on the Internet, when you enable Bluetooth with the phone, it disables the ability to play your iTunes. I was hoping that I could plug the phone into the aux outlet, listen to my songs, AND use the HF features on the phone. Suggestions?
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Bluetooth Sucks the battery right out of ya!!!
Have you noticed the battery strength seems to get sucked right out of the phone while using the hands free link? I use the Blutooth Power always on function and wonder if that has anything to do with it or if the power is just used while talking? I use for business alot, good thing I have the OEM rapid car charger.
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For those people with GSM Carriers:
Top Three GSM Motorola Phones:
1- Razr v3 (Cingular & T-Mobile)
2- PEBL (T-Mobile)
2- V557 (Cingular)
3- V330 (T-Mobile)
All work great with handsfree car systems.
Top Three GSM Motorola Phones:
1- Razr v3 (Cingular & T-Mobile)
2- PEBL (T-Mobile)
2- V557 (Cingular)
3- V330 (T-Mobile)
All work great with handsfree car systems.
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Originally Posted by InsuranceGuy
Have you noticed the battery strength seems to get sucked right out of the phone while using the hands free link? I use the Blutooth Power always on function and wonder if that has anything to do with it or if the power is just used while talking? I use for business alot, good thing I have the OEM rapid car charger.
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