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New Parrot MINIKIT Slim for Your Car

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:14:54 +0000

Following the Parrot MINIKIT’s handsfree kit, the new Parrot MINIKIT Slim has further reduced its size in an slim 13mm body. The Parrot MINIKIT Slim is available since last month at a recommended retail price of 69 euros.

The classic speaker, traditionally used with this type of device, has been replaced with a vibrating panel that will recreate clearer and more consistent sounds, according to the company. As soon as your mobile phone and the Parrot MINIKIT Slim has been paired, it will be able to read out the entire phonebook from your mobile phone. Any updates to your phonebook in your mobile phone will also be updated whenever you connect the handsfree kit with your phone via bluetooth.

Technical Specifications:

Bluetoothv2.0 + EDR handsfree kit
Weight: 83 g
Size: 60mm x 30.5mm x 13mm thick
Standby time: over 20 days
Call time: 10 hours
Recharging time: 4 hours maximum
Pairing: up to 5 telephones, PIN code
Integrated multi-speaker voice recognition software
Text-to-speech (voice synthesis): English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch
256 Mbit flash memory (2,500 contacts)
3-button user interface
Flat panel speaker audio output (NXT SurfaceSound technology)
Integrated omnidirectional microphone
208 MHz Parrot P5+ microprocessor
Bluetooth, HFP, OPP, PBAP profile

In-car iPhone Cradle Available for Mercedes-Benz

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:05:39 +0000

Mercedes-Benz now allows the iPhone connection to be fully integrated into the vehicle architecture. The new Apple iPhone cradle allows simple switching between the telephone and audio functions. For ease of use, the iPhone is controlled via the multifunction steering wheel, while the vehicle display is used to indicate the phone status or music functions and information such as the track title and artist.

The Apple iPhone cradle’s exclusive design allows it to be integrated seamlessly into the interior of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The all-new design is based on a black-and-silver colour scheme that adds hallmark Mercedes-Benz touches. A further advantage is the automatic recharging of the iPhone battery whilst the phone is sitting in the cradle.

The fully integrated iPhone is available now for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, E‑Class, CLK-Class, CLS-Class, S-Class, CL-Class, SL-Class, M-Class and R-Class. The product will also be offered for the new GLK-Class when this model is launched in October. In Germany, the Apple iPhone cradle retails at € 249 (including VAT) and is obtainable from all Mercedes-Benz dealers.

Source [emercedesbenz] via [engadgetmobile]

Jabra BT4010 Goes Smart, Shows Battery Level Status

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:04:05 +0000

GN has announced the launch of the Jabra BT4010 Bluetooth headset at CTIA Wireless 2008. Featuring a “smart display”, the Jabra BT4010 has a display LCD to let you check the battery level, connection status and call status.

The Jabra BT4010 “smart display” LCD feature is modeled after screens of a mobile phone and ushers in a new level of usability for Bluetooth headsets. You no longer have to guess or interpret flashing lights to understand your battery level, connection and call status. All this information is available by simply viewing the display. It boasts up to six hours of talk time and weighs about 0.35 of an ounce. With auto-pairing and crystal clear sound thanks to e-SCO technology, the BT4010 can be up and running within a matter of seconds.

Key Specifications of the Jabra BT4010:

Innovative, iconic Smart Display
e-SCO improves voice transfer from headset to phone
Auto-pairing
Up to 6 hours talk time
150 hours standby time
2 earhook sizes provided for added comfort
Size: L 2″ x W 0.67″ x D 1.1″
0.35 oz.
Bluetooth Specification 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate)
Micro USB Charger Connection

The BT4010 will be available this Spring at an MSRP of $59.99.

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