So I just picked up the new Blueant S4 true hands-free voice activated car bluetooth speakerphone (wow thats a mouthfull) and all I can say is 4 stars with the EVO!
Pros: Speaker quality is top notch
Controls are like Palm Pre gestures (swipe left and right for volume)
First Bluetooth device with built in firmware upgradable (syncd all contacts to unit via) usb
Paired within 2 mins to the EVO when first turning it on
Very easy to use with voice commands, "Answer call," "BlueAnt Talk to me" "What can I say to you." etc...
Compatible with Bing 411 (yet to try) and will actually read you information like movies times, and other goodies
from Bing... Also reads aloud your SMS & Emails with supported Android app in market!
Battery lasts 20+ hrs on standby, use alittle less (charges within 2-3hrs)
Can be used to stream media and music through speaker as well -
Comes with 2 visor clips that connect to powerful speakphone magnest on underside (a thick clip and thin clip is provided for different sized visors, also USB cable and car cigerette lighter adapter -
Cons:
Not until Froyo 2.2 is released will I be able to voice command a call, until than i have to use the phone and click call (but thats like every other bluetooth at this point) So somewhat dissapointed but i can wait so its not a huge deal breaker for me -
No formal wallcharger, only usb charging and the cable is very very short which makes charging this thing from the visor a big no go (it won't reach)
So there you have it, calls are crisp and clear, has a noise reduction system inside to help with wind etc. Speaker is loud enough for any conditions really, setup was a breeze, and use is even easier! When froyo lands this will be the speakerphone to own. Got it at BB for $99 (had a gift card so said why not) was going to originally buy the Motorola T505 for around the same price, -
Will post long term updates for anyone interested!
Pros: Speaker quality is top notch
Controls are like Palm Pre gestures (swipe left and right for volume)
First Bluetooth device with built in firmware upgradable (syncd all contacts to unit via) usb
Paired within 2 mins to the EVO when first turning it on
Very easy to use with voice commands, "Answer call," "BlueAnt Talk to me" "What can I say to you." etc...
Compatible with Bing 411 (yet to try) and will actually read you information like movies times, and other goodies
from Bing... Also reads aloud your SMS & Emails with supported Android app in market!
Battery lasts 20+ hrs on standby, use alittle less (charges within 2-3hrs)
Can be used to stream media and music through speaker as well -
Comes with 2 visor clips that connect to powerful speakphone magnest on underside (a thick clip and thin clip is provided for different sized visors, also USB cable and car cigerette lighter adapter -
Cons:
Not until Froyo 2.2 is released will I be able to voice command a call, until than i have to use the phone and click call (but thats like every other bluetooth at this point) So somewhat dissapointed but i can wait so its not a huge deal breaker for me -
No formal wallcharger, only usb charging and the cable is very very short which makes charging this thing from the visor a big no go (it won't reach)
So there you have it, calls are crisp and clear, has a noise reduction system inside to help with wind etc. Speaker is loud enough for any conditions really, setup was a breeze, and use is even easier! When froyo lands this will be the speakerphone to own. Got it at BB for $99 (had a gift card so said why not) was going to originally buy the Motorola T505 for around the same price, -
Will post long term updates for anyone interested!
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