Motorola V710
Bluetooth Usefulness re: Apple Isync
Hey folks. I just was reading the posts about bluetooth usefulness and it seems that some people are privy to info on its implemetation in the V710. What I was wondering (because I don't care about it working with headsets and sports cars) is:
Is there any indication yet that this phone will be bluetooth compatible with iSync?
I know that Apple must include a driver for it in a future version, but it seemed that a certain post said that the bluetooth in the V710 was less fuctional that some Nokia phones and that there was no data transfer protocol in the 710 planned..... so does that mean that syncing to a mac is not gonna happen or is this something I'll just have to wait and see for. I'm just not thrilled about upgrading to a Moto...
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Is there any indication yet that this phone will be bluetooth compatible with iSync?
I know that Apple must include a driver for it in a future version, but it seemed that a certain post said that the bluetooth in the V710 was less fuctional that some Nokia phones and that there was no data transfer protocol in the 710 planned..... so does that mean that syncing to a mac is not gonna happen or is this something I'll just have to wait and see for. I'm just not thrilled about upgrading to a Moto...
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I too, would be interested in knowing about the Bluetooth implementation, and especially if it will work with a Mac. Bluetooth on a Mac, and that it appears Verizon might come out with the v710 before the Audiovox 9900 are the only reasons I'm considering the v710.
I don't NEED Bluetooth, but for the same price range, it'd be nice not to have to buy software and a cable.
I don't NEED Bluetooth, but for the same price range, it'd be nice not to have to buy software and a cable.
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I was very excited to know that there was a chance Verizon might get a bluetooth phone. In the interim, I purchased (through E-Bay) a SE T68i so I could connect my HP Ipaq to the internet through a mobile phone. I already had the T-Mobile account for overseas use and rarely used the regular minutes.
The Ipaq connects well with the phone. But its no faster than if I'd cabled to the phone. A mobile modem is a mobile modem and its 19.6 or so whether you need it or not. Is it useful? Well, sort of. Trust me, you're better off making a phone call if you're going to surf for info on the net via your bluetooth phone. Or connect to the web directly via the phone. I only find I can get online with my Ipaq when I have several minute...
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I was very excited to know that there was a chance Verizon might get a bluetooth phone. In the interim, I purchased (through E-Bay) a SE T68i so I could connect my HP Ipaq to the internet through a mobile phone. I already had the T-Mobile account for overseas use and rarely used the regular minutes.
The Ipaq connects well with the phone. But its no faster than if I'd cabled to the phone. A mobile modem is a mobile modem and its 19.6 or so whether you need it or not. Is it useful? Well, sort of. Trust me, you're better off making a phone call if you're going to surf for info on the net via your bluetooth phone. Or connect to the web directly via the phone. I only find I can get online with my Ipaq when I have several minute...
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herkdrvr,
I may have misread your post, but you seemed to indicate your connection was slow because of bluetooth ("it's no faster than a cable"). Your data connection speed, when referring to 19.2kbps vs "something faster" is limited by either your phone, your carrier, or your calling plan. If you're only getting 19.2, most likely you either don't have GPRS coverage, it's not enabled on your plan, or your phone isn't set to use it.
Bluetooth speeds max out at about 700kbps (in the lab, probably); I'll grant that isn't exactly broadband, but compare 19200 bps (that you're getting) vs 700,000bps and it's clear the bottleneck isn't your bluetooth connection (or maybe it is just due to a "setting" - it's important to make sure the PDA and ...
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I may have misread your post, but you seemed to indicate your connection was slow because of bluetooth ("it's no faster than a cable"). Your data connection speed, when referring to 19.2kbps vs "something faster" is limited by either your phone, your carrier, or your calling plan. If you're only getting 19.2, most likely you either don't have GPRS coverage, it's not enabled on your plan, or your phone isn't set to use it.
Bluetooth speeds max out at about 700kbps (in the lab, probably); I'll grant that isn't exactly broadband, but compare 19200 bps (that you're getting) vs 700,000bps and it's clear the bottleneck isn't your bluetooth connection (or maybe it is just due to a "setting" - it's important to make sure the PDA and ...
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Yup, you're right. The bluetooth isn't the problem and no, I don't use GPRS. My only point I guess is that connecting to the web with my Ipaq isn't as fast as I would like it on T-Mobile (no GPRS as you stated) and I don't think its going to be a whole lot faster on the Verizon network, so the point of having bluetooth, for me, becomes less important.
I think one has to weigh all the factors when plunking down $200-$400 for a mobile phone. Buying this phone only for the bluetooth capability might not be the best move economically. Each to his own.
However, thanks for the points. You are correct! 😉
I think one has to weigh all the factors when plunking down $200-$400 for a mobile phone. Buying this phone only for the bluetooth capability might not be the best move economically. Each to his own.
However, thanks for the points. You are correct! 😉
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