Motorola v600 & v710 phones for '05
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Originally Posted by alewifebp
With the introduction of Bluetooth, car manufacturers now have a unified way to cheaply integrate phones in to their systems, and that is no doubt the way that MB should go, too. And if MB wants to, they can sell you the handset, or send you to your local wireless carrier of choice and buy any Bluetooth capable phone that is on the market. Can anyone say UHI? 
With the "introduction" of Bluetooth? How long has it been around? Four years now, maybe more? So car manufacturers are just now getting a unified method to integrate? Hmm.
Regardless, I do not consider Bluetooth to be "full integration". With Bluetooth connectivity, you are not necessarily get these "integrated" features:
- phone book (not all phones have the same access method)
- CHARGING (whoa, no wireless charging yet?)
- EXTERNAL ANTENNA (hmm, same thing)
I've yet to see an implementation with caller ID, but I believe this is supported when certain phones are supported.
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I have a v60 handset from an 02 ML500 with voice system. Parts Dept mgr is not sure if it will work with the programming in the 05 Command as it comes from the Baltimore VPC. I don't see why it shouldn't. I viewed its use with a v60 cradle as a reasonable interim solution till the v710 arrives. So, just waiting for the E wagon to arrive. Then we'll deal with reality.
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Originally Posted by scorchie
- CHARGING (whoa, no wireless charging yet?)
- EXTERNAL ANTENNA (hmm, same thing)
- EXTERNAL ANTENNA (hmm, same thing)
External Antenna: Currently, most people use handheld cell phones in their cars, not integrated units. When using an headset, the phone is usually on the console. Antenna range is usually not cited as a problem (I've never heard it mentioned). With Bluetooth, it may become a problem if the phones are left in pockets or purses that inhibit the signal. The antenna used to be a large issue with analog phones.
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David, I think you're in a densely populated area. Here in CT, we're a bit more rural and signal is not always usable. Not as many cell sites I guess. For example, in my office, I can't make or receive a call. When I used to plug the handset back into the cradle of the ML500, I'd get sufficient signal to make the phone usable. So I'll have to agree that the added boost one gets from the car's cell antenna can help.
BTW, I had set the phone to remain on for an hour after the ignition is turned off, just to get that extra charge. Not sure I needed it, but never had a low battery problem when it was out of the car.
BTW, I had set the phone to remain on for an hour after the ignition is turned off, just to get that extra charge. Not sure I needed it, but never had a low battery problem when it was out of the car.
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Many buildings block the signal. This is a common problem in Manhattan.
Have you actually found a location that the phone doesn't get a signal handheld from the driver's seat and does when plugged into the cradle?
Have you actually found a location that the phone doesn't get a signal handheld from the driver's seat and does when plugged into the cradle?
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Yes. Sorry, I should have mentioned I have the same problem even when in the parking lot outside the building. Low or no signal. But when plugged into the cradle, it provides ample signal to make it useable. Hey it's probably just a problem for us country mice. BTW, I use Verizon.
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Again, for what it's worth, MBUSA cust serv says the new handsets are "in development" and will probably be released sometime in the fall. Well that's pretty specific. This info comes via a cust serv rep who says she spoke with both the "E-class specialist" and the "phone specialist." I asked her to determine if MBUSA plans to charge he dealer for a VPC-installed voice phone system, even though there's no phone. Why would a customer pay for a phone system without a phone? And why should MBUSA be putting this in the lap of the dealer, when MBUSA is responsible? Just a few simple questions.
Well, she agreed to move these questions over to "customer relations" and said they'd call me. Well, I'll keep you posted with whatever I learn. If anyone has more/new info on this, pls post.
In the meantime, my car sits in Baltimore.
BTW, seems Radio Shack just removed the v710 from there web site and cancelled the early orders. Oh dear! Seems the folks on Howard Forums are going nuts! Not clear what's happening, although it could just be a matter of announcing before the release date. All could be well for RS customers next week. Course, that does us a lot of good.
Well, she agreed to move these questions over to "customer relations" and said they'd call me. Well, I'll keep you posted with whatever I learn. If anyone has more/new info on this, pls post.
In the meantime, my car sits in Baltimore.
BTW, seems Radio Shack just removed the v710 from there web site and cancelled the early orders. Oh dear! Seems the folks on Howard Forums are going nuts! Not clear what's happening, although it could just be a matter of announcing before the release date. All could be well for RS customers next week. Course, that does us a lot of good.
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Originally Posted by HotWheels500
Again, for what it's worth, MBUSA cust serv says the new handsets are "in development" and will probably be released sometime in the fall. Well that's pretty specific. This info comes via a cust serv rep who says she spoke with both the "E-class specialist" and the "phone specialist." I asked her to determine if MBUSA plans to charge he dealer for a VPC-installed voice phone system, even though there's no phone. Why would a customer pay for a phone system without a phone? And why should MBUSA be putting this in the lap of the dealer, when MBUSA is responsible? Just a few simple questions.
Well, she agreed to move these questions over to "customer relations" and said they'd call me. Well, I'll keep you posted with whatever I learn. If anyone has more/new info on this, pls post.
In the meantime, my car sits in Baltimore.
BTW, seems Radio Shack just removed the v710 from there web site and cancelled the early orders. Oh dear! Seems the folks on Howard Forums are going nuts! Not clear what's happening, although it could just be a matter of announcing before the release date. All could be well for RS customers next week. Course, that does us a lot of good.
Well, she agreed to move these questions over to "customer relations" and said they'd call me. Well, I'll keep you posted with whatever I learn. If anyone has more/new info on this, pls post.
In the meantime, my car sits in Baltimore.
BTW, seems Radio Shack just removed the v710 from there web site and cancelled the early orders. Oh dear! Seems the folks on Howard Forums are going nuts! Not clear what's happening, although it could just be a matter of announcing before the release date. All could be well for RS customers next week. Course, that does us a lot of good.
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