Bluetooth Car Kit

[gentleart]

I'm looking for the latest/best Bluetooth kit that will allow me to stream Pandora and phone calls through my car speakers. I like the idea of the Motorola T505, but can't tell if there is something newer/better out there. I would prefer suggestions from people who know first hand about the pros and cons.

Thank you!

 

[photonmedia]

Bluetooth Advice....

I actually just posted this article over at my website....
http://www.drunkentechblog.com/?p=404

There's some good advice there.

BTW, the Jabra headset I was initially using was this one:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=jabra+bt3030&hl=en&cid=10591963048415444032&ei=kQzwS9eiNo2i2ATI5KjdDQ&sa=title&ved=0CAcQ8wIwADgA#p

For a little more money you could have the fully integrated stereo I feature in the article.

 

[gentleart]

I will check it out, thank you!

 

[gentleart]

I didn't see anything about sending or receiving phone calls. Can you?

 

[elbebo]

I've been using the Motorola T505 for a while and I love it, especially the amazing battery life! I found the same Sony Stereo on Amazon for about $149.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MEX-BT3800U-Receiver-Player-Bluetooth/dp/B0032FOJPM

This is what the description says about recieving calls:

Bluetooth Functionality
The MEX-BT3800U features Bluetooth hands-free with an integrated microphone (or through an external microphone), as well as audio streaming functionality using your compatible Bluetooth music device.

I believe this means it should handle calls just as well as streaming Music from your device.

The only thing that gets me about the T505 is when traveling, even with the auto-station finder, since it is an FM transmitter it can take a while to find a decent station to listen to your music. Around my own area I've already found the best stations and have them set as presets though so not a problem however it would be nice to get CD sound quality through the speakers instead of FM sound.

 

[photonmedia]

Yes, the Sony stereo handles calls very well. And as for the FM Transmitter on that T505 I can't say. The reason I went with the Jabta BT3030 before I got the Sony stereo was so I could use the line input instead of an FM transmitter. (I tried something with an FM Transmitter before with poor sound quality).

I wish I had seen that deal on Amazon!

 

[gentleart]

I tried the line-in in my Mustang and the sound was horrible.

Thanks for the helpful information.
It will probably be a few months before I will be able to part with the cash to buy anything, but it'll take me that long to make a decision. lol

 

[gentleart]

I was going to place an order until I realized it wouldn't fit into my Mustang.

Any other suggestions?

Yes, the Sony stereo handles calls very well. And as for the FM Transmitter on that T505 I can't say. The reason I went with the Jabta BT3030 before I got the Sony stereo was so I could use the line input instead of an FM transmitter. (I tried something with an FM Transmitter before with poor sound quality).

I wish I had seen that deal on Amazon!

 

[Lino.]

Nice setup with the stereo if you have only 1 car and you spend plenty of time in it.

 

[intersysx]

I'm using a Jabra Cruiser speakerphone. Clips to the visor, transmits to the car radio and sounds good. Also it is supposed to announce caller name via access to the Inc's phonebook - Inc is supposed to have PBAP. This doesn't work however with the Jabra Cruiser. It will announce phone numbers only, not names of incoming caller.

 

[rcicu]

I'm using a Jabra Cruiser speakerphone. Clips to the visor, transmits to the car radio and sounds good. Also it is supposed to announce caller name via access to the Inc's phonebook - Inc is supposed to have PBAP. This doesn't work however with the Jabra Cruiser. It will announce phone numbers only, not names of incoming caller.

I just ordered that one