nextel users wanting a bluetooth phone
05-01-2005, 04:42 PM
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nextel users wanting a bluetooth phone
Well here we go. For those of you nextel users who have wanted a BT phone to use with the HFL system in the TL, it is out now (the NON-blackberry phone)
The i605 was released and is bluetooth enabled. It is a candybar style phone.
It is on the nextel website as well as phonescoop
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=647
The i605 was released and is bluetooth enabled. It is a candybar style phone.
It is on the nextel website as well as phonescoop
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=647
05-04-2005, 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jobes
Waiting and waiting but that thing is too big and ugly. I'll stick with my 830 for now.
05-05-2005, 08:57 AM
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I'll go check this thing out; sometimes they aren't as big in real life as in the pics. Even though I doubt it since it's Nextel.
Bottom line is that I won't get this new i605 if it has an echo problem with the TL's HFL like thier Blackberry phone and if it doesn't show call id, batt life, and signal strength.
Bottom line is that I won't get this new i605 if it has an echo problem with the TL's HFL like thier Blackberry phone and if it doesn't show call id, batt life, and signal strength.
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05-05-2005, 07:28 PM
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It works..
Originally Posted by PhiPsiTony
So has anyone tried to pair the i605 yet? I'm interested to hear how it sounds.
Caller-ID works, so that's a good thing...
So far there is a slight echo, but not too bad. I am hoping there is a firmware update comming soon to hopefully enhance the capabilities.
05-06-2005, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RDSKN1
I just got my i605 today, and thus far it sounds and acts just fine to me. The only status it shows is the signal strength, however i don't know if that's really working. All that really shows up is the antenna icon.
Caller-ID works, so that's a good thing...
So far there is a slight echo, but not too bad. I am hoping there is a firmware update comming soon to hopefully enhance the capabilities.
Caller-ID works, so that's a good thing...
So far there is a slight echo, but not too bad. I am hoping there is a firmware update comming soon to hopefully enhance the capabilities.
Cool, thanks! btw, how is the phone itself? How's it sound and feel?
05-06-2005, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by PhiPsiTony
Cool, thanks! btw, how is the phone itself? How's it sound and feel?
05-06-2005, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rets
So, you guys are talking about Nextel Motorola i605 could work with HFL?? Please confirm. Thanks.
Signal strength & CallerID.
Signal strength & CallerID.
Signal Strength and Caller-ID thus far is all I see showing.
05-06-2005, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RDSKN1
Yes, it does work well with the HFL. There is a very slight echo, but to me it is not bothersome while to others it may.
Signal Strength and Caller-ID thus far is all I see showing.
Signal Strength and Caller-ID thus far is all I see showing.
05-07-2005, 09:39 AM
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Is the echo annoying? Do people on the other end of the line complain of hearing an echo?
I saw this thing in person at the service center but they wouldn't let me take one out to the TL to pair. I believe it only shows an antenna for a signal strength so really it doesn't show signal strength readings as the phone would. Please confirm or correct me.
Also no battery level either, simply caller ID.
I saw this thing in person at the service center but they wouldn't let me take one out to the TL to pair. I believe it only shows an antenna for a signal strength so really it doesn't show signal strength readings as the phone would. Please confirm or correct me.
Also no battery level either, simply caller ID.
05-08-2005, 07:04 PM
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Hello Rets and ALL:
I got my Nextel I605 yesterday. The pairing went fine with the TL system.
Caller ID works on incoming calls.
No battery life is indicated and no signal level is available.
There is NO ECHO in my car on either end of the conversation.
The "transfer" option works great also.
I hope this helps.
Tim
I got my Nextel I605 yesterday. The pairing went fine with the TL system.
Caller ID works on incoming calls.
No battery life is indicated and no signal level is available.
There is NO ECHO in my car on either end of the conversation.
The "transfer" option works great also.
I hope this helps.
Tim
05-08-2005, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by k6biv
Hello Rets and ALL:
I got my Nextel I605 yesterday. The pairing went fine with the TL system.
Caller ID works on incoming calls.
No battery life is indicated and no signal level is available.
There is NO ECHO in my car on either end of the conversation.
The "transfer" option works great also.
I hope this helps.
Tim
I got my Nextel I605 yesterday. The pairing went fine with the TL system.
Caller ID works on incoming calls.
No battery life is indicated and no signal level is available.
There is NO ECHO in my car on either end of the conversation.
The "transfer" option works great also.
I hope this helps.
Tim
BTW, I noticed you were in Pittsburg, CA. The company I work for used to have a plant out there. Company called Greif Bros... Just thought it was interesting since it's not a common city...at least from out here in Ohio.
05-08-2005, 10:46 PM
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Damn, I want all the features to work. I've stuck with Nextel this long, waiting for them to come out with BT, now and they don't support all the features! What gives.
Does anyone think it will improve with firmware updates?
Does anyone think it will improve with firmware updates?
05-08-2005, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kilroy
Damn, I want all the features to work. I've stuck with Nextel this long, waiting for them to come out with BT, now and they don't support all the features! What gives.
Does anyone think it will improve with firmware updates?
Does anyone think it will improve with firmware updates?
05-27-2005, 01:00 PM
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So of course we've now confirmed that the i605 pairs with the TL but shows no battery strength or signal strength and that the original Blackberry has issues with an echo.
Well I just used the newer Blackberry (different firmware) the current one out on the Nextel markert and no echo! Not only that but is shows battery life and signal strength too! Of course if someone tries to alert you it will still come through the Blackberry itself, I thought that the fact that Nextel has equipment that shows all the features in our TL (call id, signal and batt strength) was huge!
Now the question is, do I want a Blackberry?
Well I just used the newer Blackberry (different firmware) the current one out on the Nextel markert and no echo! Not only that but is shows battery life and signal strength too! Of course if someone tries to alert you it will still come through the Blackberry itself, I thought that the fact that Nextel has equipment that shows all the features in our TL (call id, signal and batt strength) was huge!
Now the question is, do I want a Blackberry?
05-27-2005, 01:26 PM
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Will you use the functions of the blackberry and do you want to spend more per month is the real question.
lol
not really
... but i really do want to use the function of the HFL in the TL, does that count?
05-27-2005, 02:17 PM
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I will try to look into this. I talk to the Motorola iDEN engineers every week at work. I know they are working on a BT enabled high tier phone, probably based on the i860 phone board. My company designs the power amp modules for the Nextel handsets, and I know they have been asking about our 3rd harmonic performance (BT frequency band). I will try to get some details.
05-27-2005, 11:38 PM
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Had nextel for 3 years now, I still don't know why I don't just switch services or something....everytime I trield cancelling they keep giving me money off...right now there giving me $15 discount for the 500 plan. whoopee.
Nextel needs to get there act straight and start comming out with better phones.
. I currently have the I730 and its alright. Dropped the darn thing over 100 times with many dents and dings but it still works.
Nextel needs to get there act straight and start comming out with better phones.
. I currently have the I730 and its alright. Dropped the darn thing over 100 times with many dents and dings but it still works.
05-27-2005, 11:49 PM
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Nextel needs to get there act straight and start comming out with better phones.
. I currently have the I730 and its alright. Dropped the darn thing over 100 times with many dents and dings but it still works.
05-27-2005, 11:52 PM
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lol
not really
... but i really do want to use the function of the HFL in the TL, does that count?
not really
... but i really do want to use the function of the HFL in the TL, does that count?
lol. in my opinion yes. hell i switched from nextel to att (and paying more) just for the BT function.... granted i am much happier with att's coverage. i am looking to dump my unlimited minute plan with att... and go to verizon now, all of my friends have stupid in calling, so i figure i should switch. besides the e815 will be out soon and will have bt capability.
05-28-2005, 02:34 PM
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black on black on bla....
why cant they come out with a nice color flip phone with bluetooth that not the size of a VCR?they released i835 and i275 for what reasons? there all the same s***... only reason im still with nextel is for work (PTT) i need that...
05-31-2005, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by chusteveb
lol
not really
... but i really do want to use the function of the HFL in the TL, does that count?
not really
... but i really do want to use the function of the HFL in the TL, does that count?
I can't blame you. I suffer from the same problem....I want to use my HFL too!!!
05-31-2005, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by vikrampatel
lol. in my opinion yes. hell i switched from nextel to att (and paying more) just for the BT function.... granted i am much happier with att's coverage. i am looking to dump my unlimited minute plan with att... and go to verizon now, all of my friends have stupid in calling, so i figure i should switch. besides the e815 will be out soon and will have bt capability.
05-31-2005, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 1hottl
Any release date on the e815? I have been hearing about this phone also.
06-01-2005, 12:12 PM
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New BT Phone Coming??
FWIW, I stopped by my local (Orlando) Nextel retailer today to see about upgrading to the i605 (I pick up my TL tomorrow
). They said that a new flip phone (i936?--derived from the i930 which was just approved by the FCC) with Bluetooth capabilities would be coming out in the next 60 days or so.
). They said that a new flip phone (i936?--derived from the i930 which was just approved by the FCC) with Bluetooth capabilities would be coming out in the next 60 days or so.
06-01-2005, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rhinodad
FWIW, I stopped by my local (Orlando) Nextel retailer today to see about upgrading to the i605 (I pick up my TL tomorrow ). They said that a new flip phone (i936?--derived from the i930 which was just approved by the FCC) with Bluetooth capabilities would be coming out in the next 60 days or so.
). They said that a new flip phone (i936?--derived from the i930 which was just approved by the FCC) with Bluetooth capabilities would be coming out in the next 60 days or so.
06-01-2005, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Spazz
Does any one know what the new i930 will look like?
http://www.motorola.com/mot/doc/1/1561_MotDoc.pdf
06-01-2005, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rhinodad
The 2nd page of the following has a pic of the i930:
http://www.motorola.com/mot/doc/1/1561_MotDoc.pdf
http://www.motorola.com/mot/doc/1/1561_MotDoc.pdf
06-01-2005, 01:41 PM
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for the record, my i605 does pair with my car fine.... the first time i paired it i tried to select "find me" on the phone, but the car didn't find it. I then used the phone to link to the car with "link to devices" after telling the car to pair and it worked.
i also had to power cycle my phone before i got audio.... once paired it works fine all the time.
I get a phone symbol and an antena, but no signal strength. Caller id seems to work fine. A quick check out phone number transfer failed, with "bluetooth busy" or something like that.
more messed up is direct connect calls.... i haven't done a detailed test yet, but on receiving calls, the car acts like it's receiving a call, but if the audio you get is short, you don't hear anything because it takes a couple seconds for the stereo to switch over.... longer audio you do hear. I don't think i succeeded in sending any audio, since the call "ends" as soon as the other persons audio stops.
i also had to power cycle my phone before i got audio.... once paired it works fine all the time.
I get a phone symbol and an antena, but no signal strength. Caller id seems to work fine. A quick check out phone number transfer failed, with "bluetooth busy" or something like that.
more messed up is direct connect calls.... i haven't done a detailed test yet, but on receiving calls, the car acts like it's receiving a call, but if the audio you get is short, you don't hear anything because it takes a couple seconds for the stereo to switch over.... longer audio you do hear. I don't think i succeeded in sending any audio, since the call "ends" as soon as the other persons audio stops.