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| Parrot 3200 LS-COLOR Car kit for Bluetooth cell phones Includes color LCD display | 
 enlarge | Brand: Parrot
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $138.50
You Save: $161.49 (54%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 3683
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
MPN: CK3200 LS-COLOR
Model: CK3200 and Harness Bundle
UPC: 411378015563
EAN: 0020410000759
ASIN: B0014KKZVY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | hard-wired Bluetooth car kit includes microphone, dash-mounted color LCD screen/keypad, and control unit for hands-free cell phone use | | • | compatible with all Bluetooth phones | | • | dash-mounted color LCD screen with 3-button keypad controls all phone menu functions | | • | voice-recognition software stores up to 150 names for hands-free dialing (only works with certain phones) | | • | noise reduction and echo cancellation technology for clear voice transmission |
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Product Description
hard-wired Bluetooth car kit includes microphone, dash-mounted color LCD screen/keypad, and control unit for hands-free cell phone use * compatible with all Bluetooth phones * dash-mounted color LCD screen with 3-button keypad controls all phone menu functions * voice-recognition software stores up to 150 names for hands-free dialing (only works with certain phones) * noise reduction and echo cancellation technology for clear voice transmission *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
Carefully check vehicle compatibility!! July 9, 2008
This unit has worked really well on my 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring with the Navigation option. This is the most complex Odyssey audio package available with the built in DVD system that supports Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, etc. It has active amplification that is outside the car stereo "head unit" in the dashboard. If the Parrot is installed using any of the supposed ready made harnesses that allow integration of the Parrot and the car stereo, the sound from the Parrot will be a lot louder than tolerable. This is because the Parrot has its own amplifier and a little switching box that sits inside the dashboard when installed. This feeds into a "T" harness which essentially allows the Parrot to switch out the stereo and connect itself to your speakers when it is activated by a call. In any simpler stereo, this would be fine because this arrangement cuts out the car's amplifier. In my car, the downstream amp makes the sound waaayyy too loud, no matter how you set the Parrot's volume.
The solution, then, was to delete the harness I bought ($29.95) with the Parrot from Crutchfield's and replace it with a much more expensive ($149.99) harness from Quickconnect products. This more expensive harness eliminates the Parrot harness and the extra aftermarket harness, but adds its own harness and yet another little electronic box that properly attenuates and switches the audio signals so that the resulting sound does not hurt you or your expensive audio system.
What if you don't have an Odyssey Touring? Well, the point is that you may have some other fancy car audio system and you need to know what it's layout and compatibility are before you buy this BT system or any other that patches directly into your audio. This was an expensive mistake for me, since if I had known about the nearly double cost, i would have just asked my wife (it's her car) to just turn the radio off manually and use the cheapo Motorola BT clip on speaker we have when she needs to talk in the car. (CA handsfree law, you know).
Another reviewer commented that the installation instructions on the Parrot are bad. I would second that. I got through it OK, but I'm a long time electronics engineering nerd, and would say that if you are not an experienced car stereo installer or electronics kinda person, then get some pro help.
I unfortunately purchased this item on the recommendation of Crutchfield's phone sales person and then was too busy to check it out before my 30 days return window ran out. This makes this an indictment of me as much as Crutchfield's since I didn't check it out sooner. I have found in the past that Crutchfield's costs more, but was totally reliable in the advice and instructions department. They also have all onshore (US) based phone support and were helpful in diagnosing the issues. That said, they blew the initial recommendation, so a big Caveat Emptor (buyer beware) to all of you.
Conclusion: It all works great now, but it took twice as long and cost twice as much as I had hoped.
 Great Voice Recognition and clear audio February 1, 2008
I purchased this for my wife so she would not be reaching for her cell phone while driving. I had it professionally installed and bought a "Pro Mount" rather than the mounting bracket that came with the unit. Linking the phone to the device was easy and, even though the auto is a sporty T-Bird (2002), there is no background noise and the voice is loud and clear. The mic is mounted on the left windshield post with all wiring hidden. I recommend having an audio shop install it ($100 + 30 for the mount). It's a good application of the Amazon discount. The radio interface is great!
miniature wonder January 19, 2008
one of the world's greatest tiny inventions of the new millenium that actually works as advertised.
 Great product!! December 26, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just recently purchased this product and installed it myself. Works great on my 2005 Honda Accord with Nav system. I also purchased a wiring harness kit (recommended) and did not have to splice one wire. The unit syncs perfectly with my Palm 700p and voice clarity is superb. CONS: The instructions for installation are by far the worst I have seen. If you do not have a harness kit seek professional installation help. Also the mounting bracket is cheesy. All said the unit is a good tool for me because I am in my car a lot and is a good deal at about $210 (unit and harness).
 Be careful purchasing October 17, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this product after checking the details including that it can be used with most vehicles. However the adapter that comes with it only works with some European vehicles. Problem is I live in Canada and have a Ford Focus. Unable to use the harness that came with it, I began to search the Internet for a harness that was compatible with a Ford Focus and found that they were only available in the UK and I could not find any dealers that would ship outside of the UK.
If you are in the US or Canada or anywhere other than Europe you may want to check out the availabity of the appropriate adapter for your vehicle before investing in this item.
PS: I don't like how you are forced to give this item a rating in order to provide a comment. Don't trust the rating!
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