New mobile phone laws - THE BLUETOOTH/AUDIO THREAD
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 5:42 pm
So, with the new laws that basically prevent you from even having the phone within a 5km radius while driving, i thought we could discuss options for our MX5's regarding hands free ect.
What have you seen, and what have you done to the stereo in your MX5?
I originally had one of those bluetooth earpieces, as it worked well with the roof down, and my converstaion was still private (although i looked a bit like a dick)
But i lost that so i am back to no handsfree in the car.
I have a NB with the 6 stacker, so i spose i have 5 options.
1. remove the factory stereo and replace with a bluetooth enabled unit
2. a piggy back unit like the Parrot ones (had one in previous cars and they are pretty good)
3. a blueant unit on the sun visor (annoying since i removed my visors)
4. a stupid cradle to hold my phone while its on loudspeaker
5. bluetooth FM transmitter (see below)
I saw these on Ebay, and thougth they looked pretty good.
Allow audio streaming and calls via bluetooth, transmitted to your car via FM.... no need to install (can swap cars)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Handsfree-Bluetooth-FM-transmitter-Car-Kit-Speakerphone-/110668203696?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item19c456c6b0
Problem with this is i HATE my arial being up on my MX5, so i dont use the arial (might need to invest in a stubby antennea)
Alternativly you can go with this:
a Parrot integrated kit.... still with audio streaming ect
http://www.thecarkitcompany.com.au/index.php/products/store/details/31/6/hands-free-car-kits-for-phones/parrot-mki9100-bluetooth-car-kit?manufacturer_id=5
Or do you get something like this?
A 7" touchscreen GPS and bluetooth kit
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/7-inch-Car-Stereo-DVD-Player-GPS-2-DIN-Media-Entertainment-System-Bluetooth-/150928333611?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2324079b2b
what would you do, what have you done and how good was it?
What have you seen, and what have you done to the stereo in your MX5?
I originally had one of those bluetooth earpieces, as it worked well with the roof down, and my converstaion was still private (although i looked a bit like a dick)
But i lost that so i am back to no handsfree in the car.
I have a NB with the 6 stacker, so i spose i have 5 options.
1. remove the factory stereo and replace with a bluetooth enabled unit
2. a piggy back unit like the Parrot ones (had one in previous cars and they are pretty good)
3. a blueant unit on the sun visor (annoying since i removed my visors)
4. a stupid cradle to hold my phone while its on loudspeaker
5. bluetooth FM transmitter (see below)
I saw these on Ebay, and thougth they looked pretty good.
Allow audio streaming and calls via bluetooth, transmitted to your car via FM.... no need to install (can swap cars)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Handsfree-Bluetooth-FM-transmitter-Car-Kit-Speakerphone-/110668203696?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item19c456c6b0
Problem with this is i HATE my arial being up on my MX5, so i dont use the arial (might need to invest in a stubby antennea)
Alternativly you can go with this:
a Parrot integrated kit.... still with audio streaming ect
http://www.thecarkitcompany.com.au/index.php/products/store/details/31/6/hands-free-car-kits-for-phones/parrot-mki9100-bluetooth-car-kit?manufacturer_id=5
Or do you get something like this?
A 7" touchscreen GPS and bluetooth kit
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/7-inch-Car-Stereo-DVD-Player-GPS-2-DIN-Media-Entertainment-System-Bluetooth-/150928333611?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2324079b2b
what would you do, what have you done and how good was it?