BlueTooth- Which phone, whose service?
03-10-2005, 11:00 AM
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Ok, so I pick up my new '05 545 this saturday (6 sp manual/Silver-Grey/Black Dakota/Satellite/etc), and I have been reading threads all over the place regarding BlueTooth, Verizon crippling phones, etc., etc., etc. I am off contract with Verizon, so I can change phones and/or carriers. At this point in time, who/what would you go with? I am kinda torn between Cingular/RAZR vs Verizon/V710 (but only if the phone is not crippled).
Any suggestions for best phone, best carrier to work with my E60 BlueTooth would greatly appreciated! FWIW I am in Phoenix (picking car up in LA, nice break-in drive!), and I do need good coverage both in/out of the car....thanks!
Any suggestions for best phone, best carrier to work with my E60 BlueTooth would greatly appreciated! FWIW I am in Phoenix (picking car up in LA, nice break-in drive!), and I do need good coverage both in/out of the car....thanks!
03-10-2005, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Marzzz' date='Mar 10 2005, 03:00 PM
Ok, so I pick up my new '05 545 this saturday (6 sp manual/Silver-Grey/Black Dakota/Satellite/etc), and I have been reading threads all over the place regarding BlueTooth, Verizon crippling phones, etc., etc., etc. I am off contract with Verizon, so I can change phones and/or? carriers.? At this point in time, who/what would you go with? I am kinda torn between Cingular/RAZR vs Verizon/V710 (but only if the phone is not crippled).
Any suggestions for best phone, best carrier to work with my E60 BlueTooth would greatly appreciated! FWIW I am in Phoenix (picking car up in LA, nice break-in drive!), and I do need good coverage both in/out of the car....thanks!
Any suggestions for best phone, best carrier to work with my E60 BlueTooth would greatly appreciated! FWIW I am in Phoenix (picking car up in LA, nice break-in drive!), and I do need good coverage both in/out of the car....thanks!
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03-10-2005, 01:21 PM
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moto razr is an incredible phone, I bought it from Cingular but use it on T-mobile. Cingular probably has more coverage, and lately T-mobile has ripped me off on fees (used the phone during a week trip in Mexico and got a bill for $400!)
03-10-2005, 01:36 PM
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I cancelled my Verizon contarct and gave the V710 to a co-worker. I have a RAZR and just love the phone and ofcourse it works great with the BMW.
That said, Verizon's coverage is still superior and the V710 with the fix, which I believe is being sold at Verizon stores also works flawlessly with the E60. The reason I like the RAZR is non other than form factor. I like the fact that it is so light and that I don't notice it in my pocket. Other than that an upgraded V710 will do a great job.
Your call.
That said, Verizon's coverage is still superior and the V710 with the fix, which I believe is being sold at Verizon stores also works flawlessly with the E60. The reason I like the RAZR is non other than form factor. I like the fact that it is so light and that I don't notice it in my pocket. Other than that an upgraded V710 will do a great job.
Your call.
03-10-2005, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Marzzz' date='Mar 10 2005, 03:00 PM
Ok, so I pick up my new '05 545 this saturday (6 sp manual/Silver-Grey/Black Dakota/Satellite/etc), and I have been reading threads all over the place regarding BlueTooth, Verizon crippling phones, etc., etc., etc. I am off contract with Verizon, so I can change phones and/or? carriers.? At this point in time, who/what would you go with? I am kinda torn between Cingular/RAZR vs Verizon/V710 (but only if the phone is not crippled).
Any suggestions for best phone, best carrier to work with my E60 BlueTooth would greatly appreciated! FWIW I am in Phoenix (picking car up in LA, nice break-in drive!), and I do need good coverage both in/out of the car....thanks!
Any suggestions for best phone, best carrier to work with my E60 BlueTooth would greatly appreciated! FWIW I am in Phoenix (picking car up in LA, nice break-in drive!), and I do need good coverage both in/out of the car....thanks!
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03-10-2005, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by hinckley' date='Mar 10 2005, 05:34 PM
[quote name='Marzzz' date='Mar 10 2005, 03:00 PM']Ok, so I pick up my new '05 545 this saturday (6 sp manual/Silver-Grey/Black Dakota/Satellite/etc), and I have been reading threads all over the place regarding BlueTooth, Verizon crippling phones, etc., etc., etc. I am off contract with Verizon, so I can change phones and/or? carriers.? At this point in time, who/what would you go with? I am kinda torn between Cingular/RAZR vs Verizon/V710 (but only if the phone is not crippled).
Any suggestions for best phone, best carrier to work with my E60 BlueTooth would greatly appreciated! FWIW I am in Phoenix (picking car up in LA, nice break-in drive!), and I do need good coverage both in/out of the car....thanks!
Any suggestions for best phone, best carrier to work with my E60 BlueTooth would greatly appreciated! FWIW I am in Phoenix (picking car up in LA, nice break-in drive!), and I do need good coverage both in/out of the car....thanks!
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[/quote]You have to program your voice commands in the RAZR. But it does have them. Ofcourse the car reads your phone book on the RAZR like the V710
03-10-2005, 05:22 PM
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I also switched from verizon to cingular when 710 didn't work with BMW.
I saw many people complaining with cingular network, but so far for 4months.. I am happy with cingular and my monthly statements has been reduced.
I tried with 710 and with my RAZR, both of them worked fine, but like hormazd said, RAZR fits perfectly in my pocket and not noticeable along with awsome design.
If you use bluetooth lot from BMW, it's good idea to get 710, since they have cradle, but RAZR doesn't. Still I am happy wiht my RAZR, I don't need cradle, since phone never comes out from my pocket.
It's your call..
and by the way, welcome a board.
I saw many people complaining with cingular network, but so far for 4months.. I am happy with cingular and my monthly statements has been reduced.
I tried with 710 and with my RAZR, both of them worked fine, but like hormazd said, RAZR fits perfectly in my pocket and not noticeable along with awsome design.
If you use bluetooth lot from BMW, it's good idea to get 710, since they have cradle, but RAZR doesn't. Still I am happy wiht my RAZR, I don't need cradle, since phone never comes out from my pocket.
It's your call..
and by the way, welcome a board.
03-11-2005, 05:59 AM
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Thanks everyone! Just what I thought, it's a toss-up....as far as form factor, I like the RAZR (though it is a lot larger in reality than in pics) because I have to have my phone on me all the time, but I am wary of the Cingular network in general. One thing I can say for Verizon is that my current phone works everywhere (except my house???).
Picking up my new car tomorrow....pretty exciting in that after two E39's ('97, '02) this is going to be like a NEW new car!
Picking up my new car tomorrow....pretty exciting in that after two E39's ('97, '02) this is going to be like a NEW new car!
03-11-2005, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Marzzz' date='Mar 11 2005, 06:59 AM
Thanks everyone! Just what I thought, it's a toss-up....as far as form factor, I like the RAZR (though it is a lot larger in reality than in pics) because I have to have my phone on me all the time, but I am wary of the Cingular network in general. One thing I can say for Verizon is that my current phone works everywhere (except my house???).
Picking up my new car tomorrow....pretty exciting in that after two E39's ('97, '02) this is going to be like a NEW new car!
Picking up my new car tomorrow....pretty exciting in that after two E39's ('97, '02) this is going to be like a NEW new car!
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