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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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I use the Blueant Supertooth II and am very pleased. Simple, totally painless install. GREAT reception on both ends. I was a little skeptical about using a rechargeable battery but it goes a long, long time before recharges. I have 2 units and am contemplating a 3rd. ("So simple even a cave man or cave woman can use it") Available at newegg.com, Buy.com, other o/l sources.

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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by peter pan
No but I have been using a bluetooth headset for years and like the hands free capability and that I can keep two hands on the road with my MN6
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MR.WaynesWorld
Steven, look at the 660. I have that one and have used the bluetooth in my truck. Pretty slick operation.... Using the FM modulator the call goes through the stereo speakers and the mic in in the Garmin.
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Again, we haven't played with it much...... (nobody ever calls me )

laugh...

It's pretty slick and much better than fumbling with the phone. Even when someone does call me - I could never hear the phone cuz its in my purse.

Anyway.... My husband called me from his bluetooth system in his Acura and it was pretty cool. The only thing we noticed - was the signal was 'better' when my truck was sitting still in a parking lot. Once you started moving - the signal would kinda get choppy. I'm not sure if that was due to the bluetooth setups on both ends.....?? Not sure.

Right now - I gotta research on the garmin site about the *recognizing* the phone when its in the vehicle. It doesn't always pick it up when its in the car. When it does recognize it (and this is automaticly done) - it drops off frequently.


Thanks and looks like a Nuvi with bluetooth maybe in the future
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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Good to see the UK ahead of the US for once

We've been hands free for well over a year now. Best law ever passed. Still see the odd doofus using a phone and nearly coping with the driving but its dieing out.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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I have mine in the drivers side sunvisor. no more miror but used the wires to keep power it works pretty good. i can hear people well but they cant always here me.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by peter pan
No but I have been using a bluetooth headset for years and like the hands free capability and that I can keep two hands on the road with my MN6
Me too. I used a Sony Akono which was a nice bluetooth headset but even with the volume at its max setting it was to low for me.

I recently switched to a Motorola H-700 which is their newest model and I like it a lot. I actually have to turn down the volume some. It is very small and lighweight to the point where you don't even notice that you are wearing it. The voice dialing makes driving and using the phone much safer than without bluetooth.

I don't recommend phone use while driving but if you have to, bluetooth is the way to go.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by peter pan
No but I have been using a bluetooth headset for years and like the hands free capability and that I can keep two hands on the road with my MN6

I don't leave home without it
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by scottydog
I am in need of a gps upgrade. Something to think about! The mp3 function is fm modulated, not hardwired yes?
the nuvi 660 is fm modulated and is awesome MR Waynes World turned me on to it that is in my dd my vette it is built into my stereo system's head unit

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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by oaks99
the nuvi 660 is fm modulated and is awesome MR Waynes World turned me on to it that is in my dd my vette it is built into my stereo system's head unit

oak
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by scottydog
As of Jan 1 2008 hands free mobile phone is the law in California. Anyone tried retrofitting the C5 with a bluetooth addon such as the Parrot ck3100?
It's July 2008, but anyway, just have the headset, but looks like I will look into the Nuvi 660.
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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
Nouman you got everything, Blower Vette, Esclade for the Babes, Jet Ski's I need to move to SD
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by peter pan
Nouman you got everything, Blower Vette, Esclade for the Babes, Jet Ski's I need to move to SD
Its really easy... you can do it too

Just live in towns where there are small banks and own big guns
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
Its really easy... you can do it too

Just live in towns where there are small banks and own big guns
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
Its really easy... you can do it too

Just live in towns where there are small banks and own big guns
and you told me you were afraid of guns
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by oaks99
and you told me you were afraid of guns
I am only afraid of chicks with guns
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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I have a bluetooth set up thru my stereo speakers. My radio installer set it up while I had the stereo put in. Pretty cool.
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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Has a little mic on the dash.
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Does anyone get bluetooth interference on a 2008 vette. My bluetooth headset cuts out then reconnects when in the car.
It doesn't do it when in the office. Some signal from the car (no bluetooth that year) interferes. I disconnected the XM and put in the ipad module a few years ago. And I don't use ONSTAR.
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