Bluetooth- devil in the details
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Bluetooth- devil in the details
Im very anxious to see how the bluetooth phone integration works. Did you try one out? Does the phone 'just connect' by being in range (after pairing one time), or do you need to have the phone out and press an acknowledge button? (i.e. can I just leave my phone in my pocket?) How well does the speaker/mike work through the sound system of the car?
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Originally posted by RJC RSX
can you do anything to the car from outside with the phone?
can you do anything to the car from outside with the phone?
300 FT of range for the Remote would be KICK ASS!
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Originally posted by goldband
Im very anxious to see how the bluetooth phone integration works. Did you try one out? Does the phone 'just connect' by being in range (after pairing one time), or do you need to have the phone out and press an acknowledge button? (i.e. can I just leave my phone in my pocket?) How well does the speaker/mike work through the sound system of the car?
Im very anxious to see how the bluetooth phone integration works. Did you try one out? Does the phone 'just connect' by being in range (after pairing one time), or do you need to have the phone out and press an acknowledge button? (i.e. can I just leave my phone in my pocket?) How well does the speaker/mike work through the sound system of the car?
The phone must have bluetooth AND hands free profile before it can connect with the car.
You pair the phone with the car once. Afterwards as long as your phone is turned on and within 30ft of the TL the car will connect with your phone. So your phone can be anywhere in the TL even in the trunk...it doesn't matter. You pick up your calls via the steering whl control. You will know who is calling because the number will show in the gauges(lower right hand corner) unless the person calling has their number blocked. 6 phones can be paired to the car. A total of 50 numbers can be stored in the cars phone book. If you have a Navi TL then you can also dial the numbers listed in your navi data base.
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That's a REALLY sweet feature. Anytime you're driving and the phone rings, you don't have to fumble for your cell phone, just press a button on the steering wheel and start talking? And their number (should be name) shows up on the dash?? Any way to retrofit that to the TSX?
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Re: Re: Bluetooth- devil in the details
Originally posted by justinjsw
The phone must have bluetooth AND hands free profile before it can connect with the car.
<snip> A total of 50 numbers can be stored in the cars phone book. If you have a Navi TL then you can also dial the numbers listed in your navi data base. <snip>
The phone must have bluetooth AND hands free profile before it can connect with the car.
<snip> A total of 50 numbers can be stored in the cars phone book. If you have a Navi TL then you can also dial the numbers listed in your navi data base. <snip>
On the other hand, voice recognition with the phone will allow you to save a 'voice tag' paired to a number. So you can say to the voice recognition system "call that sonofabitch bob" and if you've paired bob to the voice tag "sonofabitch bob" it'll dial him directly.
Additionally, you'll be able to say "Dial 555-1234". My particular favourite if you have the navi is "Find nearby Japanese Restaruants", then it lists them, you see 'Seto Sushi' is number 2 and say "Dial number 2" to make a reservation.
That's my kind of gadget!
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I have a bluetooth enable phone, Sony Ericsson T616. Bluetooth is awesome! it has been popular over in Europe for a few years i believe.
Quiz Question: Anyone know what Bluejacking is or has anyone done it before??
Quiz Question: Anyone know what Bluejacking is or has anyone done it before??
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Quiz Question: Anyone know what Bluejacking is or has anyone done it before??
Quiz Question: Anyone know what Bluejacking is or has anyone done it before??
Or in another case, a BT-enabled laptop could connect to a phone and use it to make outgoing calls as well.
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Originally posted by Count Blah
I've never heard that term before, but I can make a guess pretty easily. Bluejacking in this case would be using your TL to make calls using the bluetooth-enabled phone of one of your passengers or maybe even someone in the car next to you.
Or in another case, a BT-enabled laptop could connect to a phone and use it to make outgoing calls as well.
I've never heard that term before, but I can make a guess pretty easily. Bluejacking in this case would be using your TL to make calls using the bluetooth-enabled phone of one of your passengers or maybe even someone in the car next to you.
Or in another case, a BT-enabled laptop could connect to a phone and use it to make outgoing calls as well.
i randomly search for bluetooth devices with my phone in malls, restaraunts etc. ready to send something stupid or funny. most people have no idea where or how it got to their phone.
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Are any Bluetooth-enabled phones with the above features available via Verizon Wireless? I've looked on their website a number of times and couldn't find any. Help?
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Are any Bluetooth-enabled phones with the above features available via Verizon Wireless? I've looked on their website a number of times and couldn't find any. Help?
Are any Bluetooth-enabled phones with the above features available via Verizon Wireless? I've looked on their website a number of times and couldn't find any. Help?
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EDIT: I just called their customer support. He confirmed that there are not any Bluetooth enabled phones available. He indicated that there should be one in a "few" months, but didn't know the exact date.
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Re: Re: Re: Bluetooth- devil in the details
Originally posted by 2k4tl
Additionally, you'll be able to say "Dial 555-1234". My particular favourite if you have the navi is "Find nearby Japanese Restaruants", then it lists them, you see 'Seto Sushi' is number 2 and say "Dial number 2" to make a reservation.
That's my kind of gadget!
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Additionally, you'll be able to say "Dial 555-1234". My particular favourite if you have the navi is "Find nearby Japanese Restaruants", then it lists them, you see 'Seto Sushi' is number 2 and say "Dial number 2" to make a reservation.
That's my kind of gadget!
-ferg
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Originally posted by acura_driver
I don't think Verizon has any Bluetooth enabled phones yet. I might have to switch to another carrier.
-r
EDIT: I just called their customer support. He confirmed that there are not any Bluetooth enabled phones available. He indicated that there should be one in a "few" months, but didn't know the exact date.
I don't think Verizon has any Bluetooth enabled phones yet. I might have to switch to another carrier.
-r
EDIT: I just called their customer support. He confirmed that there are not any Bluetooth enabled phones available. He indicated that there should be one in a "few" months, but didn't know the exact date.
Hopefully the automotive industry will accelerate Sprint and Verizon's rollout of Bluetooth phones. I'll be switching my service in the meantime. That's a definite.
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You need to check out Ebisu. It's on 9th in between Irving and Lincoln. The best! If I lived in SF, it'd be all over. I'd be there three nights a week.
One problem with GSM phones. There are two GSM standards, one used more often internationally and the other strictly domestically. Both suck here in the US because there is simply not enough GSM sites out here. I once had a GSM Ericcsson T28 World phone (Bluetooth capable). It would work all over the world except the US!!!! The carrier was Cingular and it was horrible (wouldn't work in my office, wouldn't work in the entire state of Ohio, Atlanta was spotty...just a real pain in the butt).
I think TDMA is a dying technology too.
The Bluetooth in the TL is neat, but I would like to take a survey 2 years from now to see what percentage of TL owners use it regularly and how often.
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Originally posted by Gebbeth
The Bluetooth in the TL is neat, but I would like to take a survey 2 years from now to see what percentage of TL owners use it regularly and how often.
The Bluetooth in the TL is neat, but I would like to take a survey 2 years from now to see what percentage of TL owners use it regularly and how often.
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Originally posted by Gebbeth
Try Sushi-Ran in Sausalito. It's better than Ebisu and there's a hot little saki-bar next door. Get's busy quickly, so Bluetooth a call on the way over the Golden Gate.
Try Sushi-Ran in Sausalito. It's better than Ebisu and there's a hot little saki-bar next door. Get's busy quickly, so Bluetooth a call on the way over the Golden Gate.
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Originally posted by acura_driver
I don't think Verizon has any Bluetooth enabled phones yet. I might have to switch to another carrier.
I don't think Verizon has any Bluetooth enabled phones yet. I might have to switch to another carrier.
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The Bluetooth in the TL is neat, but I would like to take a survey 2 years from now to see what percentage of TL owners use it regularly and how often.
The Bluetooth in the TL is neat, but I would like to take a survey 2 years from now to see what percentage of TL owners use it regularly and how often.
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I dont think that Verizon will ever carry bluetooth phones. I forget the reason, but check the verizon forum on www.howardforums.com for better info. Great Site!!
As for the "World" GSM phone. The rest of the world (Europe, UK..etc) use the 1900 and 900 mhz bands on their GSM phones. The US uses 1900 and 800mhz (because the US government uses the 900mhz band for other reasons...), so any world phone will only utilize ONE (the 1900) of the TWO bands here in the states. 800mhz is the Euro equivalent to 900 and is only used in the US, while the rest of the world uses 900.
Bottom line, GSM is awesome and so does bluetooth
As for the "World" GSM phone. The rest of the world (Europe, UK..etc) use the 1900 and 900 mhz bands on their GSM phones. The US uses 1900 and 800mhz (because the US government uses the 900mhz band for other reasons...), so any world phone will only utilize ONE (the 1900) of the TWO bands here in the states. 800mhz is the Euro equivalent to 900 and is only used in the US, while the rest of the world uses 900.
Bottom line, GSM is awesome and so does bluetooth
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Thanks for the link to Howard forums. Actually, they say that Qualcomm has released a chipset supporting Bluetooth on CDMA phones. At this point, it's a matter of whether enough people complain to Verizon about the lack of Bluetooth support.
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actually you guys.... Sprint announced bluetooth support a few weeks ago, phones will be out by next summer.
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=113022
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=113022
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Originally posted by TColl03
Does anyone know of a TDMA phone that supports Bluetooth and has HFP (hands-free profile)?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Does anyone know of a TDMA phone that supports Bluetooth and has HFP (hands-free profile)?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Originally posted by justinjsw
Some of the current phones in the market with bluetooth and hands free link...
Siemens S56, Sony Ericsson T68i, Nokia 3650, Sony Ericsson T610, Nokia 6310i
Some of the current phones in the market with bluetooth and hands free link...
Siemens S56, Sony Ericsson T68i, Nokia 3650, Sony Ericsson T610, Nokia 6310i
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here is a comprehensive list of bluetooth enabled phones
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/fin...php?m=s&f38r=r
http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/fin...php?m=s&f38r=r
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Originally posted by soopa
oh and btw... kensteele on the CL site is one of the lead product developers at sprint.
he has tested sprints bluetooth phones in the 2004 TL already.
oh and btw... kensteele on the CL site is one of the lead product developers at sprint.
he has tested sprints bluetooth phones in the 2004 TL already.
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JUST INCASE YOU MISSED IT:
Originally posted by soopa
actually you guys.... Sprint announced bluetooth support a few weeks ago, phones will be out by next summer.
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=113022
Originally posted by soopa
actually you guys.... Sprint announced bluetooth support a few weeks ago, phones will be out by next summer.
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=113022
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ALRIGHT, I GET THE POINT. It's late!!
I guess I'll hold on to Sprint since it appears they're going to deliver. Yeah, I'll have to wait a while, but I'll survive.
I guess I'll hold on to Sprint since it appears they're going to deliver. Yeah, I'll have to wait a while, but I'll survive.
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sprint always delivers when it comes to hand set technology........ THANK YOU KEN
too bad they don't deliver quite as well with quality of coverage
anyways... if you guys want good cell info... forget the cell phone sites... visit acura-cl.com.
theres so many people that work for cell providers on that site it seems theres a Sprint vs Verizon war every day
too bad they don't deliver quite as well with quality of coverage
anyways... if you guys want good cell info... forget the cell phone sites... visit acura-cl.com.
theres so many people that work for cell providers on that site it seems theres a Sprint vs Verizon war every day
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This video is a bit troublesome. Sprint was scheduled to debut that phone in Q3 of this year. Now, it's being delayed almost one full year. Very strange.
I'm not too fond of the Sony Ericsson T6xx series. It's a nice looking phone, but the buttons are too small and hard to push. Oh well, the quest continues. Hopefully Samsung will come with something soon.
I'm not too fond of the Sony Ericsson T6xx series. It's a nice looking phone, but the buttons are too small and hard to push. Oh well, the quest continues. Hopefully Samsung will come with something soon.
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Soopa, I just checked that link you gave me at A-CL. That phone is coming out this year. It was scheduled for 7/03. A press release is expected any day now.
So, I'll get that and deal with the small, hard buttons until Sprint comes with something better. It would be cool if it were flip.
So, I'll get that and deal with the small, hard buttons until Sprint comes with something better. It would be cool if it were flip.
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Originally posted by VtecMW
Is there anything that would prevent this legislation from going to effect? I hope not.
Is there anything that would prevent this legislation from going to effect? I hope not.
However, cellphone companies will tempt you to sign up for 1-2 year contracts with assorted seemingly attractive offers. Caveat emptor.
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