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01-02-2006, 10:21 AM | #1 |
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Why only old bluetooth phones?
I'm awaiting delivery of a 2006 330xi.
I'll use the phone almost exclusively from the car, so I want to purchase a new bluetooth compatible phone and install a phone cradle. In reviewing the list of phones with cradles that are compatible with the car, they're all at least a year old, and most are discontinued by the carrier. Is there a newer list that shows recent bluetooth phones that can be used with a cradle on the car? If not, why is BMW so slow to support current phones? HBH 2006 330xi Barrique red, manual transmission Beige w/Dakota Leather Upholstery Poplar Natural Wood Trim Premium package Cold Weather Package Comfort Access Active Cruise Control Park Distance Control |
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01-02-2006, 10:43 AM | #3 |
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The phone manufacturer actually supplies the correct cradle design to BMW.
So if the manufacturer doesnt want to design a cradle, BMW doesnt make it. Another problem is a number of the new phones dont have a way to connect to a external antenna. So if you put them in the armrest in a charger they will loose signal. So BMW cannot provide cradles for them. Another problem is phones that dont have easy to connect to "docking' pins. Like some motorola phones have a small port on the side, making it very hard to install in a cradle, and even if it may work on say a LHD car, it wont work on a RHD car. So again for these phones BMW cannot provide cradles |
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01-02-2006, 10:45 AM | #4 |
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While using the phone, I'll be driving, of course. As a motorcycylist myself (Yamaha Virago 1100), I understand your frustration at distracted automobile drivers, but the fact is that there are many driver distractions in cars, and very few in motorcycles. While driving, should you avoid: Tuning your radio to a new station or adjusting the volume? Changing the temperature or setting the window defrost on or off? Drinking coffee? (You might say YES to this one, but think. The cup-holder suggests that BMW believes this is acceptable practice.) Searching your armrest box for tokens when approching a toll? Using the I-Drive AT ALL for ANYTHING? Talking to the passanger with occational eye contact? (My favorite joke: When I die, I want to die like my grandfather, peacefully in his sleep. Not YELLING and SCREAMING like the passangers in his car!) HBH |
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01-02-2006, 10:52 AM | #5 | |
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01-02-2006, 11:27 AM | #6 | |
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When I went to pick up my car I was in the same boat, I have an older phone without bluetooth and was looking at getting a new phone. My CA asked what service I have and told me what current phones from them they have gotten to work in the car...
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01-02-2006, 11:30 AM | #7 |
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On the driving while talking on the phone thing - One of the main features for me in the E9x is the bluetooth. I had a hands free phone in a MB and got very used to that. I personally do not like to hold a cell phone while driving, as I find it VERY distracting and I know it lessens my attention to the road. However, with hands free I am generally not distracted. Occasionally I will say "hold on a moment" to the caller if I need to concentrate on traffic (merging, left turn, etc.).
I do agree that overall cell phones are a menace. Most drivers are challenged enough by their tiny little brains as it is - talking on the phone makes them even worse. I support the anti-cell phone laws that state you cannot be holding a phone. With my long commute, I see it all: women applying makeup, men trying to read the paper, people eating, yelling at the kids in the back seat... you name it. Back to topic though - I think part of the blame falls on the cell phone carriers as E90Fleet mentioned, but some also on BMW. Let's face it, BMW is no industry leader in cool technology - especially electronic.
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01-02-2006, 11:33 AM | #8 | |
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01-02-2006, 11:38 AM | #9 |
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I always look at stupid drivers. And I want them to see me looking at them. I want them to see the "what are you a fucking moron" look on my face.
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So you NEVER look in the rear view mirrors, or at the speedometer? Or at pretty girls passing by? HBH |
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01-02-2006, 12:00 PM | #13 | |
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Not to get picky, but....
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But I wasn't talking about a bike. I was talking about driving a car, which is completely different. Actually, I wasn't even talking about that, but about the problem with selecting a phone for the car! HBH |
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01-02-2006, 12:21 PM | #14 |
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back on topic for a second, sorry guys
um, you don't need the cradle for it to work. The cradle and adapter are 3-5 hundred dollars and you don't even need the thing just get the car and forget the cradle |
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01-02-2006, 12:35 PM | #15 |
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As I said in my original post, I'll be keeping the phone in the car all of the time. I need the cradle to keep the phone charged. I'd also like the (somewhat) increased reception from using the cradle. I'm currently planning on the Sony Ericsson T637. Anyone with any experience with this? HBH |
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