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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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New MHI phones/cradles!

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Just stumbled across this, new handsets and cradles available.

Just test drove a new 3 series and tested the Bluetooth kit -- much better and cheaper system. It doesn't look like MB is going to move away from their wired and expensive solution (which I invested in), we can only hope they introduce Bluetooth and continue supporting this MHI system.

Would rather have the freedom to change phones (more cheaply) and use the voice control the new 3 series offers. Just my two cents.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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bluetooth dongle should be out soon from what i read
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
bluetooth dongle should be out soon from what i read
yeah - there is a lot of stuff to read on the web...however, the scheduled introduction of august 2005 is kind of way behind us already

greetingz,
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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How does the MHI cradle works?

I got a ethernet looking port is my armrest, can I just get the cradle with cable and it will work with my MB V600? All prewired?
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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LOL true. is it likely to happen at all then?

plus what i read was Q1 2006
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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If I already have V551 from Cingular, can I just buy the cradle and hook it up, or I need an account with MB?
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by allen_7
How does the MHI cradle works?

I got a ethernet looking port is my armrest, can I just get the cradle with cable and it will work with my MB V600? All prewired?
You need alot more than just a cradle, email MBenzNL for details.
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If I already have V551 from Cingular, can I just buy the cradle and hook it up, or I need an account with MB?
See above ^ Your account is with your cell company, MB has nothing to do with it.
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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You need alot more than just a cradle, email MBenzNL for details.
That's what I thought.............forget it. It just doesn't make sense to me to spend 1+ grand to hardwire my wireless phone to interface with the car.
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