Bluetooth Phone Integration - which is the best 'phone ?
I have just taken delivery of a new 09 MY XS.
My existing Nokia E90 'phone will pair with the Disco, but only allows hands-free no other features at all. This isn't surprising since it's not even on the LR list of supported 'phones.
It looks as if I shall have to upgrade my 'phone, but before doing so would appreciate guidance, in particular waht 'phones can take full advantage of LR's PTI, and offer e-mail, web-browsing etc..
My preference is Nokia and the E71 looks as though it could fit the bill.
Thanks in advance.
NJSS
18th May 2009 4:10 pm
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Not really sure of the best phone to get but what I can advise is DONT get a Samsung Omnia. It is . Everything connects and I have full connectivity and all the features its just the whole operation of the phone itself is useless.Global Warming.... I'm luvvin it
18th May 2009 4:36 pm
ThatMartinChap
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E71 works just fine - Phone book integration works just fine. Th only thing that does not work is last number redial from the wheel buttons.Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
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That's reassuring - although I understood that "all" functions "should" work with the E71.
NJSS
18th May 2009 5:12 pm
ThatMartinChap
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NJSS wrote:
I understood that "all" functions "should" work with the E71.
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18th May 2009 5:29 pm
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Slightly OT but anyone know if Nokia do a phone that can sync with MS Exchange yet? When I last tried their Symbian OS wouldn't do this so it was a non starter for me.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
18th May 2009 5:37 pm
ThatMartinChap
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E71 syncs with MS exchange - just install the Nokia Mail for Exchange software or Roadsync.
Works very well - for me at least.Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
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18th May 2009 5:39 pm
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18th May 2009 5:41 pm
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E90 does aswell.
18th May 2009 5:42 pm
ThatMartinChap
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i've just looked at the latest LR interactive bluetooth website and it looks like the features on the e71 available depends on the VIN..
I need to check my VIN to see what I "should" be gettingAlso Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
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All I can get my E90 to do is pair with the Discovery.
The steering wheel buttons allow me to answer a call, but that's all.
Have you, or anyone else, managed anything more - I assume so as you say that you have synced with MS exchange.
18th May 2009 5:52 pm
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Sorry fella , yep my reply was to CFB's question.I just use a plain old nokia cradle and/or bluetooth for my voice comms.
18th May 2009 5:55 pm
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Quote:
Have you, or anyone else, managed anything more
Storing phone numbers for voice dailing in the D3 memory.
I have the aftermarket BT kit from LR on MY05.
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18th May 2009 6:22 pm
ThatMartinChap
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hmmm...
the e71 shows only "Partial function" with VIM 453xxx. This omits the "call list" features, all other features seem supported.
However, when the VIM gets above around 493xxx then the "call list" feature is supported.
I wonder if this is a hardware or software limitation in the car.Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
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18th May 2009 9:39 pm
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I have a Sony Ericsson P1i and all functions work through the BT kit, phonebook, call register etc.ATB
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. Everything connects and I have full connectivity and all the features its just the whole operation of the phone itself is useless.
