Snap-in Cradle for Sony Ericsson for P910i
03-28-2006, 09:52 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
I know that the P910i is not 100% compatible with my car but it's the only phone I have and nothing comes close to it in terms of the usage I have for the phone. Using bluetooth really drains any phone's battery and I was using an in car charger for a few weeks but I don't like hanging wires in the car when I drive.
What I missed was having a snap-in cradle for it and I knew BMW would never make one.
Out of desperation I built one myself using parts bought off ebay. i.e. an old T610 cradle and a P910i holder. See the results.
What I missed was having a snap-in cradle for it and I knew BMW would never make one.
Out of desperation I built one myself using parts bought off ebay. i.e. an old T610 cradle and a P910i holder. See the results.
03-28-2006, 11:55 PM
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My Ride: 2005 520d M Sport Titanium Silver, 6-speed Manual, new style Start/Stop ignition, Black Dakota Leather, bluetooth, Nav via Tomtom One on a brodit dashmount
Hey Bruce
That looks really good, I fancy a motorola razr so I guess I could do the same as you and build a cradle.
That looks really good, I fancy a motorola razr so I guess I could do the same as you and build a cradle.
03-29-2006, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by cravensmythe' post='261801' date='Mar 29 2006, 09:55 AM
Hey Bruce
That looks really good, I fancy a motorola razr so I guess I could do the same as you and build a cradle.
That looks really good, I fancy a motorola razr so I guess I could do the same as you and build a cradle.
I'm currently waiting on the K750i cradle which is due Mid April 06 in Germany, I'm going to take a gamble on it working.
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03-29-2006, 06:27 AM
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He - this is one of the coolest mods I?ve seen. You re a genius!!!
And this works with charging and antenna signal?
That would rule!
And this works with charging and antenna signal?
That would rule!
03-29-2006, 09:24 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
Originally Posted by Harry' post='261901' date='Mar 29 2006, 04:27 PM
He - this is one of the coolest mods I?ve seen. You re a genius!!!
And this works with charging and antenna signal?
That would rule!
And this works with charging and antenna signal?
That would rule!
One mod I made created a side business for me that is closing down after 5 years at the end of this month.
http://www.mironics.com
06-03-2006, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='261993' date='Mar 29 2006, 07:24 PM
Yes for both of the above.
One mod I made created a side business for me that is closing down after 5 years at the end of this month.
http://www.mironics.com
One mod I made created a side business for me that is closing down after 5 years at the end of this month.
http://www.mironics.com
Hi Bruce
Great mod and idea
Could you tell me what parts of the P910i are not compatible with the kit? I had the old P900 great business phone until recently and am now looking to upgrade to something with similar functionality
Regards
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06-09-2006, 05:00 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
Model Year: 2006
Originally Posted by dman' post='292058' date='Jun 3 2006, 08:40 PM
Hi Bruce
Great mod and idea
Could you tell me what parts of the P910i are not compatible with the kit? I had the old P900 great business phone until recently and am now looking to upgrade to something with similar functionality
Regards
Dave.
Great mod and idea
Could you tell me what parts of the P910i are not compatible with the kit? I had the old P900 great business phone until recently and am now looking to upgrade to something with similar functionality
Regards
Dave.
1. No phone book displayed.
2. No signal strength etc.
3. WORST BUG : If your bluetooth on the phone is on when you enter the car you have the following issues. a. if you make an outgoing call first then you're fine. b. However if you receive a call then you can't accept it via the phone button on the steering wheel and if you take it via the phone it won't transfer to the car speakers. Phone and bluetooth go into almost a hung state.
If you switch the phones bluetooth after you are in the car then you dont have these issues.
I'm convinced that a lot of this is due to the smart things sony was trying to add to their phones and bluetooth and the call handling. I know that if I use a bluetooth headset the call automatically transfers to the device where I press the accept button i.e. phone or headset. Also even on a bluetooth headset the headset wouldn't connect to the phone unless their was some call activity. This behaviour is even when using both Sony products.
Over all Sony's implementation of bluetooth has been very patchy with the BMW. If you try writing to them they simply say we cannot speak for compatibility with non Sony products!
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