Parrot Bluetooth

**FrmDrkSide** · 05-03-2006, 03:55 PM

I saw this over in the RR forum

http://www.parrot.biz/usa/products/i...d=carpc_ck5000

This could be a good hardware option for bluetooth integration. Parrot provides bluetooth integration for the new pioneer (i know for sure) and i think kenwood bluetooth add on modules. We sell the parrot hands free modules (ck3100, etc.)and there phone compatibility is awesome.

It's control could be a plugin, just like PhoneCo. So those that like PhoneCo as an inexpensive bluetooth solution could use it. But those that either have an unsupported phone, or desire increased functionality and reliability would have an option as well.

**RPM_VR4** · 05-03-2006, 04:29 PM

What is it? How is it any different than a BlueTooth USB dongle? Is it software too like PhoneControl? That web-site makes no sense!

**m-ruiter** · 05-03-2006, 04:32 PM

More info in Road Runner forum, see link

**AlienEclipse** · 05-04-2006, 04:28 AM

This is what streetdesck uses isn't it?
I remember the guy in the video demo of it saying they have bluetooth provided by parrot.

EDIT: Stupid me, should have loked further down the page. It answered my question.

**tj!2k4** · 05-04-2006, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by RPM_VR4

That web-site makes no sense!

**ccsnet** · 05-04-2006, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by AlienEclipse

This is what streetdesck uses isn't it?
I remember the guy in the video demo of it saying they have bluetooth provided by parrot.

EDIT: Stupid me, should have loked further down the page. It answered my question.

Yes..

Example of CarPC with Bluetooth: a demo by Intel and MP3car.com embedding a ParrotCK5000
At the Las Vegas CES 2006, Intel and MP3car.com have shown a CarPC application integrating a Parrot CK5000 module .The "StreetDeck" CarPC demoed offers a touchscreen interface and anti-theft e-mail alert.

Copyright ©2006 CNET Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click here to watch the video demo of the StreetDeck mobile electronics on CNET.com
http://news.com.com/1606-2_3-6036967.html

Terran

**RPM_VR4** · 05-04-2006, 01:15 PM

Will someone tell me what the hell it does? (or at least provide a link to the RR thread)

**camsgs3** · 05-04-2006, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by RPM_VR4

Will someone tell me what the hell it does? (or at least provide a link to the RR thread)

i think this is the link

Parrot Bluetooth carkit for CarPC

**RPM_VR4** · 05-04-2006, 02:50 PM

Thanks for the thread link.

...I still don't get it. What does the hardware module do that a BlueTooth USB dongle can't? My phone already supports dialing from voice and everything... I can do that with a BT Headset. I do wish phone-co supported my phone so I could see a list of contacts on my touch screen

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**Wiredwrx** · 05-04-2006, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by RPM_VR4

Thanks for the thread link.

...I still don't get it. What does the hardware module do that a BlueTooth USB dongle can't? My phone already supports dialing from voice and everything... I can do that with a BT Headset. I do wish phone-co supported my phone so I could see a list of contacts on my touch screen

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I think it is more then a BT Dongle. The Parrott hands free units work with all phones, have no issues with Phone book downloading, and has perfect control over the phone. It allows not only the audio control, but the serial control also, Obex Push, etc. This is different then PhoCo.

Undoubtadly, this will require some SW from Parrott, but if the unit works like thier phone units, it will far surpass PhoCo, since PhoCo seems to have some issues with the control protocol and with certain phones.

There is probably a reason that Streetdeck uses/will use the Parrott unit, instead of just any old dongle with some sort of PhoCo varient.

Michael