Other Gadgets (general gadgets)

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by mmm3587
Ugh, anything cheaper? I think that I might just try some purchasing crap at Best Buy or something, testing it to see how it works, and then returning the bad ones.

You'll not likely find a phone that does duplex in a big box store.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
You'll not likely find a phone that does duplex in a big box store.

or for less than a couple hundred.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
or for less than a couple hundred.

His avatar does convey "whiny cheap bastard" pretty well . . .

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by mmm3587
Ugh, anything cheaper? I think that I might just try some purchasing crap at Best Buy or something, testing it to see how it works, and then returning the bad ones.

Ummm, you're big law right? Steal one from a visiting partner office. They'll never suspect you.


I don't know what happened to training for these new guys.

[mmm3587]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
Ummm, you're big law right? Steal one from a visiting partner office. They'll never suspect you.


I don't know what happened to training for these new guys.

That seems stupid and unnecessarily risk-loving. I may see if I can pull off expensing it, though.

For $50 or so I can just roll the dice at eBay again. I only need a home phone for a few hours a week anyway, and it's just because I've been using to many cell phone minutes lately. Maybe I'll just get a good cordless with a mutable headphone jack. It's mostly about the handsfree.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by mmm3587
Maybe I'll just get a good cordless with a mutable headphone jack. It's mostly about the handsfree.

You could hold out for the new Uniden cordless, with bluetooth. Hands and cord free.

[robustpuppy]

I know that there have been many posts on this, and I've actually started to look into this before, but please indulge me, as I've got a bit too much going on right now to sort through it all.

Can anyone tell how to play an iPod through the stereo of a BMW (2004/325) without a cassette player, other than the wireless FM transmitter? Does the BMW have an easy-to-use input that I just can't see?

Also, what's involved in getting Sirius or XM or whatever the satellite radio deal is?

ETA I've been to the Dension site. I just want to avoid the hassle of buying the wrong thing, or something I don't need.

http://densionusa.com/merchant/merch...ry_Code=IA_BMW

[Flanders]

They list 3 series 2002 forward.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by Flanders
They list 3 series 2002 forward.

Excellent. Thank you.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by robustpuppy

Can anyone tell how to play an iPod through the stereo of a BMW (2004/325) without a cassette player, other than the wireless FM transmitter? Does the BMW have an easy-to-use input that I just can't see?

There's a cheaper version, called the aux input. About $35 at dealers, plus installation (which you can do yourself if you want a small challenge. It basically connects to the back of the radio and comes out in your glovebox or other location of your chosing (center console is best).

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
There's a cheaper version, called the aux input. About $35 at dealers, plus installation (which you can do yourself if you want a small challenge. It basically connects to the back of the radio and comes out in your glovebox or other location of your chosing (center console is best).

Wait for the 2006 E90, which will have an aux input on the face of the radio, I think.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by pony_trekker
Wait for the 2006 E90, which will have an aux input on the face of the radio, I think.

It will be in the center console. But I doubt RP is looking for the $12,000, trade-in-and-buy-new solution.

[Alex_de_Large]

I don't remember if this has been discussed here yet. Has anyone here used the BlackBerry 7100 series handheld as a primary device? Now that Cingular has the 7100g, I am considering it.

thanks,
AdL

[Dualit]

Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
I don't remember if this has been discussed here yet. Has anyone here used the BlackBerry 7100 series handheld as a primary device? Now that Cingular has the 7100g, I am considering it.

thanks,
AdL

My co-worker does, and he is very satisfied. I'm thinking of biting the bullet myself. Make sure to get a bluetooth earpiece.

[Alex_de_Large]

Originally posted by Dualit
My co-worker does, and he is very satisfied. I'm thinking of biting the bullet myself. Make sure to get a bluetooth earpiece.

BT is one of the primary reasons for getting it. I have a couple of headsets, and have BT on all of my computers and in my car. It's an indispensible feature, in my view.