Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:21:04 +0000 From: "Mick X" <xnopsams.karoo.co.uk> Subject: Re: Mobile phone in 02 Saab 9-5?
On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 10:30:54 +0000, Adrian wrote: > Xenna (xennarnopsamo.com) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were > saying : > >>> With the new UK mobile phone regs starting on 1st December I want to >>> fit a handsfree to my 2002 9-5 but hate the "pod" that Saab supply. >>> >>> Has anyone got any better method of siting a mobile phone handsfree in >>> a 9-5? > >> I'd be inclined to recommend a Bluetooth phone and wireless car kit, > > I think I'd go along with that. With a bluetooth kit, there's only a very > small control component to site. > >> My (Sony/Ericsson) car kit is practically invisible except for a small >> microphone near the interior mirror and a tiny keypad on the console. A >> big advantage is that it will work with all future Bluetooth phones. > > So no need to semi-regularly rip the trim out. TBH, I'm so impressed with my > motorola bluetooth headset that I don't think I'd even bother with a fitted > kit - just the headset. I've never particularly liked fitted carkits I've > had before - I usually find myself speaking towards the mike, and straining > a bit to make out what the speaker's on about. There's also an added privacy > element if you've got the windows open or passengers in the car. I agree I have an Ericsson T610 with a Bluetrek BT headset - no need for installation / fitting costs and it's all portable to the home / office.