Mhi Bluetooth part #'s whats the difference between
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Mhi Bluetooth part #'s whats the difference between
B6 787 5839 and B6 787 5878?
i tried calling the dealership and they don't know.
i searched and the only thing i can find is it was updated to support more of the pda/smartphones. i have a sprint htc touch and i can get a deal on the older one.
but before i purchase, i want to know was that the only update? or was there something else? anyone know?
i tried calling the dealership and they don't know.
i searched and the only thing i can find is it was updated to support more of the pda/smartphones. i have a sprint htc touch and i can get a deal on the older one.
but before i purchase, i want to know was that the only update? or was there something else? anyone know?
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Can I ask what phone you have? I would say if your phone is 2007 or newer, then you should get the latest bluetooth puck. I have an iphone and the newer one recognizes the phone and allows the address book to integrate. Also, if you think you may be purchasing a new phone anytime soon, then get the latest puck.
How much savings are you talking about between the two? I purchased mine thru Ebay and was able to pay $300+shipping.
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How much savings are you talking about between the two? I purchased mine thru Ebay and was able to pay $300+shipping.
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The 5878 is the latest part number with updated software to suport more phones -- do not know exactly whihc ones. If purchasing outside of the dealership (eg ebay) you should find the pricing to be similar for both so suggest getting the lates. I recently purchased mine from ebay for $305
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Can I ask what phone you have? I would say if your phone is 2007 or newer, then you should get the latest bluetooth puck. I have an iphone and the newer one recognizes the phone and allows the address book to integrate. Also, if you think you may be purchasing a new phone anytime soon, then get the latest puck.
How much savings are you talking about between the two? I purchased mine thru Ebay and was able to pay $300+shipping.
Steve
How much savings are you talking about between the two? I purchased mine thru Ebay and was able to pay $300+shipping.
Steve
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tried jetware 1.31 demo and it still didn't work to sync up the phone book.
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btw,
even if i get the newer one... my phone book contacts still wouldn't sync up right? since the updated one is just supposed to work with more phones?
i called some of my local dealers and they will not let me test it out. i have to buy first and if it doesn't work, pay a 15% restocking fee.
even if i get the newer one... my phone book contacts still wouldn't sync up right? since the updated one is just supposed to work with more phones?
i called some of my local dealers and they will not let me test it out. i have to buy first and if it doesn't work, pay a 15% restocking fee.
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Originally Posted by vinceching
i just tried the older one, and it does pair up and i can make calls. signal strength is present and working. but the phone book does not sync.
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also, when you say can take a while... how long are we talking? 2 mins? 5 mins or more?
i was in the car for 10 mins and the phone book softkey was present, just not highlighted so i couldn't press it.
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Originally Posted by vinceching
how long are we talking? 2 mins? 5 mins or more?
I would say give at least 15 min and see if it helps. Else it may be that you have a phone which will not download the address book
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That would depend on how many contacts you have, I believe. My first time, it took 10/15 min (sorry, don't remember exactly) and I have close to 200 entries.
I would say give at least 15 min and see if it helps. Else it may be that you have a phone which will not download the address book
I would say give at least 15 min and see if it helps. Else it may be that you have a phone which will not download the address book
but for 75 bucks, i think i'm just going to pick it up. i haven't seen a used one that cheap before.
