Verizon XV6700 <-> Mercedes phone system integration
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Verizon XV6700 <-> Mercedes phone system integration
Is it possible to integrate the Verizon XV6700 Windows Mobile 5 PDA phone with the Mercedes phone system? Ideally I want to be able to access the approximately 3,000+ contacts on the phone using the car's interface to place outgoing calls. Is this possible? I would prefer to connect with Buetooth but I'd settle for a wired connection.
If the XV6700 will not work, are there any Verizon Windows Mobile PDA phones that fully integrate with the Mercedes phone system including the use of the phone book on the phone?
Thanks!
If the XV6700 will not work, are there any Verizon Windows Mobile PDA phones that fully integrate with the Mercedes phone system including the use of the phone book on the phone?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Miguk_Saram
Is there no PDA/smartphone that works?
I would be open to purchasing any available smartphone that would integrate with the mercedes phone system but I can't go back to using a clamshell phone. That's so 1990s and not viable for syncing a couple of thousand contacts with Outlook.
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I'd suggest heading over to your local dealer and test your bluetooth device with an in-stock vehicle equipped with the phone system and the mercedes Bluetooth component (don't think it needs to be a w211, any MB with the Bluetooth should work).
That's probably the only way you'll know for sure.
GL.
That's probably the only way you'll know for sure.
GL.
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Thanx much.
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Wait for the XV6800!
To answer your question, I'm still unfortunately looking for a good solution. The ability to sync a couple of thousand contacts is an absolute must for me, as my Outlook contacts change and oftentimes I need to be in touch with new contacts.
If you hear of a good solution for keeping a Pocket PC Smart-phone synced, let me know and I'll do the same.
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That is really good to hear! Will the new interface allow the downloading and syncing of several thousand contacts from the phone?
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Thousands?
Kind of doubt it. In my 02 S Class, there was a limited number of contacts the memory of the car could handle. As a previous poster said, go try it at an MB dealer. Usually the service manager or the parts manager has a fully loaded car.
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Most of them are business contacts in the DC area and there's some level of confidentiality associated with home numbers and such. I don't want to leave the contacts lying around somewhere unless there is a quick way to wipe everything.
I'm still looking for a way to sync (not just copy, as sometimes numbers change) my entire phonebook in my PDA Phone with the phonebook in the car. Some contacts have multiple numbers for home,work, etc., so it needs to be smart enough to copy and then sync as things are added, deleted or changed.
Given the sophistication of the MB Nav system, I'm afraid it is unlikely I'll see my wish come true with this model unless someone develops an aftermarket tool.
I guess it doesn't hurt to ask.
Now what would be REALLY cool is the car's ability to use the phone's EVDO/EVDO Rev A capability via Bluetooth teathering to provide Internet access to the car's systems so it can display weather information and alerts, traffic updates, etc., while utilizing the allways-on Internet connection I already have in my phone. The car might as well use it to download NAV updates too while I am dreaming about this in la la land
There are so many cool things you can do with this technology. Imagine getting in your car and you press the engine start button and the car communicates with your PDA Phone to update the address book and then looks at your appointments and notices that you have are scheduled to drive to an appontment. The car then looks in the "Location" field of the apointment to automatically program the Nav system to give you directions to the address of your appointment and uses the phone's Internet link to check for traffic updates and weather conditions along the way. At the same time it can check your fuel level and also perhaps warn you if you might be low on fuel to reach your destination.
Okay okay I know... Baby steps. Let's first have the NAV system take you to the actual street address first.