Comments on: Return Of The Carphone http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/ Android Phone News, Rumors, Reviews, Apps, Forums & More! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:05:13 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Android Hub Coming To T-Mobile | Android Phone Fans http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/#comment-17987 Android Hub Coming To T-Mobile | Android Phone Fans Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:17:29 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=1804#comment-17987 [...] range of devices that could be based on Android and how they could revolutionize everything from in-vehicle communication and entertainment to household info centers. The speculation is over - it is no longer a matter of “if” [...] [...] range of devices that could be based on Android and how they could revolutionize everything from in-vehicle communication and entertainment to household info centers. The speculation is over – it is no longer a matter of “if” [...]

]]> By: J-Wu http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/#comment-16036 J-Wu Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:44:32 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=1804#comment-16036 What I don't understand is why there's not more anger/frustration about the terrible voice dial ability of my otherwise beloved G1. Unlike the author of this article, I actually DO want to use the phone for calls in the car, but I do NOT want to fiddle with the phone while driving. . My 2+ year old MotoRizr that I replaced with my G1 handled voice dial perfectly. I pushed the single button on my bluetooth, said "Call Mom", it asked me to confirm by speaking into my ear, and then as soon as I responded "yes", it dialed. Why on earth should I have to take my eyes off the road and my hands off the wheel to call with a much newer phone?? Especially since Google's HQ state of California has since required hands-free phone use?? Sigh. What I don’t understand is why there’s not more anger/frustration about the terrible voice dial ability of my otherwise beloved G1. Unlike the author of this article, I actually DO want to use the phone for calls in the car, but I do NOT want to fiddle with the phone while driving. .

My 2+ year old MotoRizr that I replaced with my G1 handled voice dial perfectly. I pushed the single button on my bluetooth, said “Call Mom”, it asked me to confirm by speaking into my ear, and then as soon as I responded “yes”, it dialed. Why on earth should I have to take my eyes off the road and my hands off the wheel to call with a much newer phone?? Especially since Google’s HQ state of California has since required hands-free phone use?? Sigh.

]]> By: Bruce Dimon http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/#comment-15578 Bruce Dimon Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:30:24 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=1804#comment-15578 Not only does Ford's Microsoft Sync control control the G1 phone via Bluetooth, if you connect it via USB, Sync will also control the G1's music files. With just your voice, you make calls and select music. Way cool! Not only does Ford’s Microsoft Sync control control the G1 phone via Bluetooth, if you connect it via USB, Sync will also control the G1’s music files. With just your voice, you make calls and select music. Way cool!

]]> By: MAC http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/#comment-15452 MAC Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:05:15 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=1804#comment-15452 The technology is already here. I have a 2009 Ford Flex with Microsoft Sync. My G1 connects via bluetooth, syncs my phone book with the car, and control it all via voice commands. There is also a USB port in the armrest to directly connect/charge the phone as well. All stock from Ford. The technology is already here. I have a 2009 Ford Flex with Microsoft Sync. My G1 connects via bluetooth, syncs my phone book with the car, and control it all via voice commands. There is also a USB port in the armrest to directly connect/charge the phone as well. All stock from Ford.

]]> By: Andy http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/#comment-15451 Andy Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:02:18 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=1804#comment-15451 You might malign it because its a Microsoft product, but Ford SYNC actually works, and works well with the Android G1. Downloads the phone book to your car, voice controlled dialing, answer, etc. You might malign it because its a Microsoft product, but Ford SYNC actually works, and works well with the Android G1.

Downloads the phone book to your car, voice controlled dialing, answer, etc.

]]> By: Jon Po http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/#comment-15448 Jon Po Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:52:13 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=1804#comment-15448 This type of tech will not be impleneted in to vehicles for years to come. Most likely European car companies like Mercedes and Peaugot may try this type of hardware, as for it hitting U.S car compniesmany take a while. Remember were in a Resession or Economical crisis out here. This type of tech will not be impleneted in to vehicles for years to come. Most likely European car companies like Mercedes and Peaugot may try this type of hardware, as for it hitting U.S car compniesmany take a while. Remember were in a Resession or Economical crisis out here.

]]> By: Tim http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/#comment-15446 Tim Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:15:22 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=1804#comment-15446 @Andy, sorry, meant to include this link http://www.crutchfield.com/p_070XHD6425/Dual-XHD6425.html?tp=5684&avf=N @Andy, sorry, meant to include this link http://www.crutchfield.com/p_070XHD6425/Dual-XHD6425.html?tp=5684&avf=N

]]> By: Tim http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/#comment-15445 Tim Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:14:25 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=1804#comment-15445 I got it at Best Buy, but I haven't seen it there recently. Crutchfield has it for $139, or $129 with out HD radio(HD is worth the extra money though). the non HD version seems to come with the BT adapter. I got the HD version and the blue tooth add on was like 50 bucks extra. I got it at Best Buy, but I haven’t seen it there recently. Crutchfield has it for $139, or $129 with out HD radio(HD is worth the extra money though). the non HD version seems to come with the BT adapter. I got the HD version and the blue tooth add on was like 50 bucks extra.

]]> By: Andy http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/#comment-15392 Andy Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:44:15 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=1804#comment-15392 @Tim How much is this head unit you're talking about? Where can I find one? @Tim

How much is this head unit you’re talking about? Where can I find one?

]]> By: Tim http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/#comment-15377 Tim Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:00:54 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=1804#comment-15377 I recently replaced the stereo in my car, and got a head unit (made by Dual) which has a USB input and an optional bluetooth receiver. so, now I can get in to my car, and plug my android phone into the USB port (to charge it)and also have it automatically connect to the receiver via bluetooth. If someone calls me, I only have to press a button on the stereo to answer it, and the call comes over the stereo speakers. I can make calls pretty simply too. I live in DC where cell phone use is illegal in the car, so this works out real well for me. Hopefully in the near future setups like this will be the standard, and will make talking on the phone in the car (which we all do regardless of the risks) safer. I recently replaced the stereo in my car, and got a head unit (made by Dual) which has a USB input and an optional bluetooth receiver. so, now I can get in to my car, and plug my android phone into the USB port (to charge it)and also have it automatically connect to the receiver via bluetooth. If someone calls me, I only have to press a button on the stereo to answer it, and the call comes over the stereo speakers. I can make calls pretty simply too. I live in DC where cell phone use is illegal in the car, so this works out real well for me. Hopefully in the near future setups like this will be the standard, and will make talking on the phone in the car (which we all do regardless of the risks) safer.

]]> By: carnegie http://phandroid.com/2009/03/16/return-of-the-carphone/#comment-15369 carnegie Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:35:04 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=1804#comment-15369 Very interesting subject! I think Land Rover introduced something similiar with the LRX concept, although they used an iPhone as the main object. I think the thoughts were almost the same: Recognize the personal settings of the driver (seats'n'heats :D), as well as syncing the contacts, the media library etc. with the car and at the same time changing the phone into a car key + engine start key. These elements can definitely be implemented with Android and the right hardware. I'm really excited about this genre of car phones! Security is here a big issue, too though! If you think that the phone would replace the car key etc...;) Very interesting subject!

I think Land Rover introduced something similiar with the LRX concept, although they used an iPhone as the main object. I think the thoughts were almost the same: Recognize the personal settings of the driver (seats’n'heats :D), as well as syncing the contacts, the media library etc. with the car and at the same time changing the phone into a car key + engine start key. These elements can definitely be implemented with Android and the right hardware. I’m really excited about this genre of car phones!

Security is here a big issue, too though! If you think that the phone would replace the car key etc…;)

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