Dension Gateway Five GWF1V21 iPod USB Bluetooth Adapter for Volkswagen Review

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(More customer reviews)I have purchased this item to mount on a 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible.
On the plus side:
Everything works great with a "Boost" radio, I can control the iPod (Mini, Nano or standard iPod) from my steering wheel controls (previous - next - volume up - volume down) with my radio (6 playlists selection - previous - next - forward - backward) as well as displays the ID3 Tags on the radio (song title - artist) - feature the factory BMW iPod adapter doesn't offer (to date).
On the minus side:
The Ice Link Plus Item model number is I20-BMW-T, Where the "T" stands for TRUNK!!! This specific model is for trunk mounting and will adapt to the cable plugged into your CD-Changer (iPod will replace your CD changer). Mounting it on your dashboard will require a little bit of knowledge to know how to connect it or getting the Ice Link Plus model number I20-BMW (doesn't seem to be available here).
The second detail is that you have to configure the Ice Link Plus in order to have the ID3 titles displayed on you radio (text was turned off when I installed it).
While not being too difficult to do (settings are set by pressing the "6" button on your radio and configured directly on your iPod) it is a feature not mentionned in the Ice Link documentation! In fact, documentation both on the Dension website and the product box is very scarce and support was not available from Ice Link (emails never answered)
Conclusion:
This adapter displays the titles of your songs on your radio while the more expensive factory BMW adapter will not. It has a dock preventing your iPod from "flying" from side to side at every curve and will allow you to mount it wherever you'll feel appropriate: glove box, armrest, side of the radio, ... (the BMW adapter solution has the iPod connector mounted in your glove box only).
Last but not least: Should you change your car, the Ice Link should work with your next car if you get the appropriate connector cable from Dension.
I am very happy and so is my Mini :-)

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Scosche BFGM GM LAN BlueFusion Interface Module for Factory Hands Free Review

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(More customer reviews)I have now purchased 3 of these adapters....After searching for a bluetooth solution for all of my GM vehicles I came accross this product in a GM forum and I have to say it is hands down the best aftermarket buy I've seen for bluetooth. Currently I have one installed in a 2008 Sierra without Nav, 2007 GMC Yukon XL with Nav, and a 2007 Cadillac Escalade with Nav. All of these never offered bluetooth from the factory, only Onstar and I really wanted handsfree operation with a "factory" feel and this product gives it. Installation is litterally a 5 minute plug and play, the video on their website shows you how to do it in 5 minutes. I've paired my iPhone, Blackberry Bold, Bold 2, and Curve and all work great and the A2DP streaming audio is terrific. There are adjustments in the system menu that allow for volume adjustments of phone calls and streaming audio so that once you switch back to a normal source you don't blow out your ears. The only issue I've seen is the AVRCP with the iPhone, in the Sierra when I press the play/pause button on the sterring wheel controls it only mutes the music which is the factory preset function, it won't pause the iPhone. Overall great product.

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Parrot RKi8400 Bluetooth Car Stereo for Digital Music and Hands-Free Driving Review

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(More customer reviews)I had done all my research on stereos that work with the iPhone. I thought this one would be perfect. Here is what I have found:
1. the buttons feel very cheap
2. my iPhone barely fits in the compartment behind the face.
3. a 4gb SD card takes about a minute to initialize every time I start my car
4. did not come with a face cover to car the face around or store in.
5. the voice that talks to you when someone calls, etc cannot pronounce anything -- even the basic features of the device (let alone someone's name!)
6. the speakerphone does not pickup my voice very well at all in my car (have tried several different locations
7. having my iPhone stored behind the face is annoying and barely used -- as you have no access to your phone and you have to shut down the stereo if you need to pull it out.

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Clarion DXZ955MC - Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital recorder - ProAudio - Full-DIN - in-dash - 53 Watts x 4 Review

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(More customer reviews)I started with buying Pioneer, the moved to JVC, but Clarion blows them any any other model out of the water. The unit sounds awesome!! You can tell 10 fold from the MOSFET Amplifier that is in the unit and the anti-distortion filter.
My only complaint is that it has problem playing a lot of recorded cds (cdrs). I keep getting the "Error 3" message which is supposed to mean that you have a scratched disc, but in fact the disc isn't scratched.
I am so satisfied with the unit that I can overlook that.

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