Bluetooth mobile phone receiver

[Greg Masters]

Does anyone know of a 12v Bluetooth mobile phone receiver that has audio output via a jack (or similar)?

I'd like to keep my phone in my pocket when on the bike but still be able to use it via my Autocom when I'm riding.

Greg

 

[AdamZ]

Not yet, a hub is being developed for Bluetooth compatible devices (CD Player, Phone, MP3 Player, PDA etc) which a number of Korean & Japenese manufacturers have showcased products.

Once in place then the same system which is being used in the Veemer & Momo helmets will work for all devices. It is likely that all combinations will become reatail available over the next 12 months. VOX is not yet present in many of the devices prototypes and it seems that jawbone transmission is a bit to complex at present to miniturise.

In effect it will kill Autocom as a hub.

Some of the devices are credit card sized. So you put your mobile in your wallet!!! (Easier for Vodafone & O2 to get at your money )

 

[SilverFish]

Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Handsfree HBH-20

This may work:

I think the socket on the Bluetooth receiver may not be a standard 3.5mm tri-polar type. Best check it out in a shop if you are interested.

Mike

 

[Greg Masters]

Michael

Funnily enough, I was just browsing that item in a CarPhone Whorehouse catalogue wondering if I could get it to work with one of those fancy SE 800's like wot you have!

Greg

 

[SilverFish]

Greg,

I should think they would work best with other Sony Ericsson products, like the P800. If you are thinking of getting a P800, bear in mind that there is a new model out soon, the P810. So you should see a price reduction or special offers to compensate.

The HBH-30 has a replacement lined up as well; the HBH-200. The basic design is the same, but the new model has a caller ID display as well. Go here for a piccy.

The price for the HBH-30 is pretty good, check this out.

Though the P800's Bluetooth stack is functional, the newly released T610's Bluetooth implementation is more robust. It doesnt have any of the P800's PDA features, but that may be a pro or a con for you.

Also, dont forget that although you get freedom from wires, you will need to access the Bluetooth receiver to charge it up.

Note, if you decide against bluetooth, the P800's handsfree socket is not compatible with Autocom. Instead, you will need to get an adaptor block to fit into the bottom of the phone.

Mike

 

[Mike Werner]

Re: Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Handsfree HBH-20

This may work:

I think the socket on the Bluetooth receiver may not be a standard 3.5mm tri-polar type. Best check it out in a shop if you are interested.

Mike

Good call Mike. This'll do me fine for my T68i until Momo launches their bluetooth helmet. Funnym I wrote to Sony-Ericson asking them for such a device 4 months ago, and no reply....

 

[Tim]

P800

as another P800 fan have you found any particularly good P800 forums or sites? I look at the esato, howardforum, and a couple of others including http://sep800.mine.nu/

I'd love to BT to a headset but found them still very bulky and would not like it under the Shubeth concept...

The Other Tim

 

[SilverFish]

Tim

Try these:

http://my-symbian.com/main/index4.php?cat=4
http://www.p800.co.uk/
http://www.p800er.com/default.asp?curr=GBP
http://www.clubsonyericsson.com/en/index.html
http://www.p800.info.se/

Everything I have read suggests that Bluetooth does not work well through solid objects. I have set up Bluetooth networks and have found this to be true; any kind of solid obstruction (partition, desk etc) stops the Bluetooth signal in its tracks. I have heard that people have had success with using Bluetooth in an helmet, but have not tried it myself.

Dont forget though, that these new laws on mobile phone use whilst driving are based on having a conversation and not holding a phone to your ear. Its just harder to prove IMHO.

Good luck!

Mike

 

[GSAde]

Bluetooth

Off at a slight tangent here but the first thing that came to mind when I read about the Vemar Bluetooth helmets in Bike (?) this month was is the technology safe? As in the worries, founded or not over a radio receiver / mobile phone permanently next to your bonce. Does anyone know of any evidence that this may be a safety problem, or more to the point is it PROVEN safe. Statements like "no scientific evidence to suggest ..... is not safe" as in the BSE / vCJD link makes my blood boil as a scientist, cos it means f*@ck all!

Any of you I.T. types out there know the answer to this one, as this sure aint my field.

Cheers
Ade

 

[Tim]

P800 Forum and downloads

Thanks Mike

They look to be quiet quiet in comparison with esato and Howard Foums!

Have you tried this one

http://www.unsekure.com.br/p800world/

You have to log into the forum and can then look at the variety of downloads.....say no more...

Ade, I think the jury is out but the BT power is so low and you are surrounded by other radio wave, microwaves, mobiles etc etc that I can't see bluetooth being any significant increase. The other thing is that it is effectively spread spectrum (actually jumping or very fast frequency hopping) which should also reduce the damage...

The Other Tim

 

[ozrockrat]

HI Guys

Did anyone ever get this working??

I am looking for the same solution at the moment.

Thanks
Bevan

 

[NeilF]

Does anyone know of a 12v Bluetooth mobile phone receiver that has audio output via a jack (or similar)?

I'd like to keep my phone in my pocket when on the bike but still be able to use it via my Autocom when I'm riding.

Greg

Greg

I believe your Autocom should take a normal jack lead from your phone - just as it takes a jack lead from a CD player / Walkman? Hence no need for a special Bluetooth adapter?

Cheers,

Neil.