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07-04-2007, 03:59 AM

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Ok, I don't really care how many people like the iPhone or don't like the iPhone.

I bought one because if it's small black and shiny I need to own it.

It's a problem I have. I'm not proud of myself, but it's the way it is.

I have a 2007 530, and I been using the aux port to control my ipod. When I go the iPhone, I paired it via Bluetooth (and removed my Treo 700w). The bluetooth connection is horrible. I have (in EVERY call) a point where the person talking get's dropped. If I switch to the headset that came with the phone, i hear the conversation perfectly.

In addition, I can't get anything from plugging the cable into the iPhone to play songs like it did with my old 80gb iPod.

Oh well...

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07-04-2007, 05:50 AM

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I have a 2007 530, and I been using the aux port to control my ipod. When I go the iPhone, I paired it via Bluetooth (and removed my Treo 700w). The bluetooth connection is horrible. I have (in EVERY call) a point where the person talking get's dropped. If I switch to the headset that came with the phone, i hear the conversation perfectly.

My iPhone works well via BT in my vehicle, and I do not have this problem. The sound quality on both ends is at least as good or better than the Treo 700p I replaced.

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In addition, I can't get anything from plugging the cable into the iPhone to play songs like it did with my old 80gb iPod.

You need to ensure that you have a 1/8" plug that properly fits in iPhone's recessed port. You may need an adapter to ensure this:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebO...nMore=TN546LL/A

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07-04-2007, 07:01 AM

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"You need to ensure that you have a 1/8" plug that properly fits in iPhone's recessed port."
Absolutely correct.

"You may need an adapter to ensure this."
Yes.

OR you can very easily fit virtually all such plugs. Three minutes effort -

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=248477

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07-04-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jksanford' post='443292' date='Jul 4 2007, 07:59 AM

Ok, I don't really care how many people like the iPhone or don't like the iPhone.

I bought one because if it's small black and shiny I need to own it.

I have the same problem.

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07-05-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jksanford' post='443292' date='Jul 4 2007, 06:59 AM

Ok, I don't really care how many people like the iPhone or don't like the iPhone.

I bought one because if it's small black and shiny I need to own it.

try this: turn off the Wi-FI and see if that helps. There were some rumors that there could be some interference problems.

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07-06-2007, 02:05 PM

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I got the bluetooth working fairly well by deleting the pair and repairing it....No issues so far, but I haven't used it much since I'm on vacation in Costa Rica....

I think my aux cable was bad because my 80gib iPod failed as well. I have a new cable ready to test and will post my results.

Thanks,

James

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07-08-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jksanford' post='444224' date='Jul 6 2007, 06:05 PM

I just odered an i-phone; my reasons are not so different than yours, hopefully I'll get to work and figure out how to use it. After you have had some time playing with your phone, I'd appreciate an update from you.

Hope you had a great vacation