Alpine eX-10 - Bluetooth hands-free car kit / iPod interface adapter w/built-in FM modulator Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this unit a few months ago and just found the time to install it in my truck. I had it up and running my iPhone in no time at all. It was real plug and play. As far as the one reviewer using the FM modulator feature, if you have an AUX in jack on your stereo, you can connect directly. That is what I did, and like I said, it sounds great!
I placed mine right on the dash, just a little off center. The wires and control box are buried in my dash. There is a supplied remote control wire with a sensor on it for use with the remote. I spliced into my cigarette lighter and put a 12 volt outlet on it that I picked up at a truck stop, it too is buried in the dash. Very clean looking install.
As far as the bluetooth? I don't use it on the Alpine. I have a Jawbone bluetooth ear piece that works much better than an external mike. Need that noise cancellation feature in my cab.
And the navigation seems to work fine. I just pick an artist and go from there. And it is nice not having to screw around with the iPhone while driving. The little Alpine monitor looks small, but is very readable and easy to navigate.

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Connect your iPod or iPhone to your car audio system with this advanced iPod control system. Stream music data from your phone and enjoy your music through your car audio system. Compatible with most Bluetooth phones. Talk hands-free with your iPhone or most Bluetooth phones. The EX-10 features a built-in speaker and microphone as well as a caller ID display and call log. The automatic answer function keeps your eyes on the road - not your phone.

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ToothPik Mobile Bluetooth Hands-free Car Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)I found the ToothPik Mobile Bluetooth Hands-free Car Kit easy to set-up and use.
You do need to set it to an FM frequency that is not in use locally.
I had very little trouble pairing it with my iPod touch running iOS4.
So far I am very happy with it and believe it will be much easier to use than my other adapter that requires the iPod to be plugged into it. Now I won't have to remove my iPod from its case to use it in the car.
The pin code needed to pair it with your phone/mp3 player is included in the instructions, 9999.
I noticed that MsT has the same word for word review on a different product, so it makes me wonder how many devices they had the exact same experience with.

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The ToothPik is a mobile Bluetooth hands-free vehicle accessory and MP3/iPod/CD adapter that brings seamless audio and telecommunication technology, convenience and safety into your vehicle. All you need is your vehicle's speakers and your gift for conversing. Whether you're a concerned parent, a person on the go, or someone who wants to make the roadway a safer place to drive, the ToothPik will give you peace of mind and comfort on the road.

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Satechi Bluetooth Hands-free Car Stereo Fm Transmitter for iPhone 4, 3Gs & 3G, iPod Touch 4G, BlackBerry, HTC EVO, DROID, Samsung Galaxy S and Bluetooth Stereo A2DP supported Devices Review

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(More customer reviews)After a extensive research, I decided to buy the Satechi Bluetooth FM Transmitter, mainly to reduce cables in my car and play audio via Bluetooth and FM. The unit also had a USB Power Supply, a useful feature that would supply juice to my iPhone 3Gs.
Setup was fairly easy.
Once you plug the device into the cigarette lighter, it automatically searches for a Bluetooth device. On my iPhone, it showed "Carkit". I entered the passcode (this is the only time I used the manual) and the connection was made. First thing I tried was playing music. I was impressed with the sound quality, like a good fm station. With excitement, I instantly called my wife. She said she could hear me clearly, like calling from my office landline.
However, her voice sounded very low even I turned the volume all the way up on my stereo. When I was losing all my hopes, I found out I can turn on the volume of Bluetooth sound via the volume buttons on the left hand side of the iPhone. I called my wife again and turned iPhone's volume all the way up, and voila! I could hear her nice and crisp now. Last thing I tried was charging my iPhone via the USB supply. Voila, again! :) It was charging my iPhone. This device met all my expectations.
One issue I realized after using the unit is that if you get a call and answer from your iPhone, the call goes to your iPhone instead of the Bluetooth device. However, if you answer the call using the answer button on the Bluetooth device, you get the call from Bluetooth. This bothered me a little bit. I made a research on the net and found that this is an issue that happened after the 3.0 update, nothing related to Satechi Bluetooth device.
Overall, I am very satisfied with my purchase. Satechi Bluetooth FM Transmitter is a solid device with a reasonable price tag. I strongly recommend it to iPhone 3Gs owners.
Pros
-Make calls and listen to music wirelessly
-Good Fm reception
-Charges the iPhone 3Gs
-Didn't need it yet, but "aux in" can be used to plug other iPods
Cons
- Forward/skip Play/Pause buttons could be handy, but iPhone 3.0 software doesn't support them, yet anyways.
- I agree with another comment, external microphone would be nice.


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The Bluetooth Hands Free Fm Transmitter provides a live full duplex communication solution. It uses Bluetooth technology through FM transmission to your FM car radio. This unit allows you to speak to callers through a built-in DSP microphone (it turns your car stereo into a Giant Bluetooth Headset). All of this is accomplished hassle free without the use of external wires, or expensive custom installation. The device is pairable with any phone equipped with Bluetooth hands-free and stereo A2DP function. Bluetooth A2DP technology enables wireless transmission of music from your iPhone 3Gs and 3G (OS 3.0 Software Update required). With the Bluetooth Hands-free Fm Transmitter you are ready to listen to your favorite tunes without any wire connection!

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