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DataPilot Pix n’ Tunes Kit DP400-X01P

frontoffice — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:15:55 +0000

This universal data kit is the answer to all of your transfer needs. As long as your service provider and phone support the features, this kit allows you to transfer pictures, music, ringtones, phone numbers, address information or just about anything you need to transfer from one phone to the other or from your computer to your phone and vice versa. It comes with the software, 6 phone connectors and a user guide. Your computer must have the following in order for it to work:

Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista
Pentium 100 MHz or higher CPU
32MB minimum RAM
15MB of free HDD space
800×600 or higher resolution, 256 colors or higher
USB or Serial port
CD-ROM drive

Requirements for Dial Up Features:

9600 or higher baud modem
Web-browsing software
Internet access
Internet SMTP/POP3 or other MAPI Compliant Messaging Software

Also, all features listed do not work will all phone models that are compatible, and many cellular service providers block certain functions, preventing you from transferring information from your phone. You need to contact your service provider before purchasing any data kit or check with Datapilot to see which features will not work with certain phones or providers.

Sony Ericsson Original Handsfree Car Kit HCA-60 DPY901509

frontoffice — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:55:46 +0000

If you are looking for a high-quality handsfree vehicle kit for your Sony Ericsson phone, this kit is engineered for superior sound quality.

Kits reduce engine and road noise up to 75% when on a call.

Supports voice control features.

Music mute silences the car radio when you receive a call.

Includes FME Male connector with FME Female-TNC Female adapter.

Vehicle Handsfree kit HCA-60 requires Car Holder HCH-61 or HCH-64 and Sytem Cable is also required and is not included in the kit.

Professional installation is required.

Motorola MOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth Car Kit With FM Transmitter

admin — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:35:03 +0000

Motorola’s latest addition to its Bluetooth car kit line is the T505. This Bluetooth speakerphone includes an FM Transmitter allowing you to use your car stereo as the speaker. No more problems of not being able to turn up the volume loud enough to hear the other caller.

Motorola describes the unit as-

Enjoy your music and calls with the clarity and loudness of your car stereo system. Innovative Bluetooth® technology streams music from your compatible Bluetooth phone or MP3 player to the MOTOROKR™ T505. The built-in digital FM transmitter lets you make & take calls and hear your tunes loud and clear over your car stereo. So you can optimize your calls and tunes, your music will pause if you take an incoming call. With echo and noise reduction and breakthrough StationFinder™ technology, your music and conversations have never sounded better.

We though the unit worked well and provided decent sound quality. It certainly would not work well in a convertible but in a normal car environment it worked well.

Nextel Car Kits

admin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:28:46 +0000

Advancetec makes a great full install car kit for Sprint Nextel phones. The kits allow you to add a booster and or antenna to improve signal strength as well as provide a nice hands free solution. Both push to talk and normal cell phone voice calls are supported.

Features include -

Integrated speaker and control box
Visor Microphone
Handset Cradle
PTT Remote Control Button
Palm Microphone (optional)
Full Duplex
External Antenna Connection

If you have a Nextel phone and need a good in car solution, these kits are a great option.