V710 & Verizon
05-17-2005, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by sixgun95' date='May 17 2005, 11:29 PM
I want to keep Verizon, how well does the V710 work with the car?? Any problems?
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05-18-2005, 03:11 AM
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Also be aware that there is a new cradle for the V710. Part No. 84 21 0 393 570. Just in case your interested. Obviously with a cradle BMW is saying it is compatible in their eyes.
05-18-2005, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by cobradav' date='May 18 2005, 06:11 AM
Also be aware that there is a new cradle for the V710. Part No. 84 21 0 393 570.? Just in case your interested.? Obviously with a cradle BMW is saying it is compatible in their eyes.
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05-18-2005, 07:56 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 545i, Olivin Green, w/Sports Package, basic stereo, chrome wheels, tinted windows, Bluetooth enabled with Moto V710 (Verizon), Sirius Sat Radio (aftermarket), Auxiliary Input for Ipod.
I've been using it for over two months now. It works fine.
The sound quality improved for the 'other end' after my recent software upgrade.
I like the voice commands
I like being able to use my address book on the Idrive
I like being able to hear the phone ringing (i missed many calls while i'm driving due to stereo). The stereo mutes when a call comes in
I keep my phone in my pocket and the car recognizes it without a problem.
Teriyaki
The sound quality improved for the 'other end' after my recent software upgrade.
I like the voice commands
I like being able to use my address book on the Idrive
I like being able to hear the phone ringing (i missed many calls while i'm driving due to stereo). The stereo mutes when a call comes in
I keep my phone in my pocket and the car recognizes it without a problem.
Teriyaki
05-18-2005, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by teriyaki88' date='May 18 2005, 11:56 AM
I've been using it for over two months now.? It works fine.?
The sound quality improved for the 'other end' after my recent software upgrade.?
I like the voice commands
I like being able to use my address book on the Idrive
I like being able to hear the phone ringing (i missed many calls while i'm driving due to stereo).? The stereo mutes when a call comes in
I keep my phone in my pocket and the car recognizes it without a problem.
Teriyaki
The sound quality improved for the 'other end' after my recent software upgrade.?
I like the voice commands
I like being able to use my address book on the Idrive
I like being able to hear the phone ringing (i missed many calls while i'm driving due to stereo).? The stereo mutes when a call comes in
I keep my phone in my pocket and the car recognizes it without a problem.
Teriyaki
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05-18-2005, 08:23 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 545i, Olivin Green, w/Sports Package, basic stereo, chrome wheels, tinted windows, Bluetooth enabled with Moto V710 (Verizon), Sirius Sat Radio (aftermarket), Auxiliary Input for Ipod.
Yep. Even the tech was surprised. When he was giving me my first demo/instructions, he pushed the button and there was that sweet sound...ahhhhhh. I wasnt expecting so it was a nice bonus.
So now i can dial by:
1) using the voice command on the phone
2) using the buttons (old fashion way)
3) using the IDrive (address book, top 8, or actual numbers)
4) using the voice command on the car (dial name, dial number, etc)
Teriyaki
So now i can dial by:
1) using the voice command on the phone
2) using the buttons (old fashion way)
3) using the IDrive (address book, top 8, or actual numbers)
4) using the voice command on the car (dial name, dial number, etc)
Teriyaki
05-18-2005, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sixgun95' date='May 18 2005, 09:09 AM
[quote name='cobradav' date='May 18 2005, 06:11 AM']Also be aware that there is a new cradle for the V710. Part No. 84 21 0 393 570.? Just in case your interested.? Obviously with a cradle BMW is saying it is compatible in their eyes.
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[/quote]Cradle from BMW. Used as a convenient way to charge, recharge. But of course u may not need this in ur case. Also connects to external antenna. Again may not be needed in ur case. For me and my use it was the right thing. I had some spots in my normal travels where signal strength dropped off to the point of the phone being unusable. Cradle to antenna connection solved this issue. That alone was worth it. I am not a heavy business user so I do not have to lug the phone around with me at all times so it spends far more time in the car than perhaps many other users would find. So the charging and fixed location is fine with me. U do loose some valuable storage space in the center. So in answer to your question: it depends
05-18-2005, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by teriyaki88' date='May 18 2005, 11:56 AM
I've been using it for over two months now.? It works fine.?
I like being able to hear the phone ringing (i missed many calls while i'm driving due to stereo).? The stereo mutes when a call comes in
I like being able to hear the phone ringing (i missed many calls while i'm driving due to stereo).? The stereo mutes when a call comes in
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05-18-2005, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by hinckley' date='May 18 2005, 06:36 PM
[quote name='teriyaki88' date='May 18 2005, 11:56 AM']I've been using it for over two months now.? It works fine.?
I like being able to hear the phone ringing (i missed many calls while i'm driving due to stereo).? The stereo mutes when a call comes in
I like being able to hear the phone ringing (i missed many calls while i'm driving due to stereo).? The stereo mutes when a call comes in
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[/quote]It doesn't matter what ring style you use. The phone will ring through the car speakers the same, no matter what your ring style is set to on the phone. I have to say, I waited to get the V710, until the software fix was installed back in February, and it has worked pretty good. Every once in a while when I start the car, the phone doesn't connect with the car via bluetooth, but this happens rarely. I really like the way you can call using voice names and voice numbers - that really impresses the non-BMW friends. Or, you can dial through I-drive, or use the phone to dial also. Many options to chose from. I like it.