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Title: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: STEMO on 12 April 2019, 09:57:22
I've had this little chap for a week now and I must say I'm quite impressed with it. But, then again, I'm easily pleased.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071J7Y52F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 10:21:00
I think I'd want to add this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5mm-Jack-Female-to-Male-Headphone-Stereo-Audio-Extension-Cable-Cord-SHR-Z0HWC/293005365751?hash=item44387b11f7:g:LqQAAOSwvKtY-EBN) so it's not sticking out the dash, likely to get snapped off  :-\

I've got bluetooth built into my 7" touchscreen ,(with bucket avoidance rear camera  ;D ) but don't answer the phone while driving ,what ever it is ,they will call back or leave a message , (or phone 999 if it really is that urgent)
anything else can wait till I put the wiggle stick into P

P = Phone calls allowed
Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 10:57:48
Being a touch screen, it is technically hands free, and unlike the parrot screen, you can actually see who's calling :y
Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: STEMO on 12 April 2019, 11:00:47
I think I'd want to add this (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5mm-Jack-Female-to-Male-Headphone-Stereo-Audio-Extension-Cable-Cord-SHR-Z0HWC/293005365751?hash=item44387b11f7:g:LqQAAOSwvKtY-EBN) so it's not sticking out the dash, likely to get snapped off  :-\

I've got bluetooth built into my 7" touchscreen ,(with bucket avoidance rear camera  ;D ) but don't answer the phone while driving ,what ever it is ,they will call back or leave a message , (or phone 999 if it really is that urgent)
anything else can wait till I put the wiggle stick into P

P = Phone calls allowed
A very short extension lead came with it, so it doesn't stick out, as you say. In astra J the aux socket is in a little cubbyhole, so it rests nicely in there.
Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 11:36:07
Being a touch screen, it is technically hands free, and unlike the parrot screen, you can actually see who's calling :y
The original radio gramophone wax cylinder player  ccr2006  :-\ had a box of tricks behind that,that made it hands-free  , with a socket in the center console to plug the phone into
I didn't use that either  ;D
though i do plug my phone into it to charge up


A very short extension lead came with it, so it doesn't stick out, as you say. In astra J the aux socket is in a little cubbyhole, so it rests nicely in there.
all good then  8)
we don't have astra Js on the fleet yet ,there not rusty and cheap enough  :P
Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 13:28:55
What about fire damaged ones :D
Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 14:23:34
What about fire damaged ones :D
na , parts are expensive to replace the melted bits  :P
we're only just moving from G to H  ;D
plenty of low mile ,not too rusty astra H cars about ,if brought wisely  :-X
Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: STEMO on 12 April 2019, 15:14:47
What about fire damaged ones :D
na , parts are expensive to replace the melted bits  :P
we're only just moving from G to H  ;D
plenty of low mile ,not too rusty astra H cars about ,if brought wisely  :-X
Brought from where?
Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 April 2019, 15:16:52
What about fire damaged ones :D
na , parts are expensive to replace the melted bits  :P
we're only just moving from G to H  ;D
plenty of low mile ,not too rusty astra H cars about ,if brought wisely  :-X
Brought from where?
Somerset...
Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 15:31:08
What about fire damaged ones :D
na , parts are expensive to replace the melted bits  :P
we're only just moving from G to H  ;D
plenty of low mile ,not too rusty astra H cars about ,if brought wisely  :-X
Brought from where?
Somerset...
:o NO !

but if you must buy one from Somerset, get Terry to check it *

* then run away and buy elsewhere

I've had a 1.7cdti design estate 75k ,12 months mot for £875 Ebay
a 1.6 life estate 98k 6 months mot £650 freind-face marketplace
a 1.7cdti life hatch 102k 11 months mot £900 ebay

i've seen 1.4 hatches with 12 months mot for £500 ish local on friend face marketplace

there are plenty of over-priced,rusty,rattley POS astras about too  :P

Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: VXL V6 on 12 April 2019, 18:06:47
What about fire damaged ones :D
na , parts are expensive to replace the melted bits  :P
we're only just moving from G to H  ;D
plenty of low mile ,not too rusty astra H cars about ,if brought wisely  :-X
Brought from where?
Somerset...
:o NO !

but if you must buy one from Somerset, get Terry to check it *

* then run away and buy elsewhere

I've had a 1.7cdti design estate 75k ,12 months mot for £875 Ebay
a 1.6 life estate 98k 6 months mot £650 freind-face marketplace
a 1.7cdti life hatch 102k 11 months mot £900 ebay

i've seen 1.4 hatches with 12 months mot for £500 ish local on friend face marketplace

there are plenty of over-priced,rusty,rattley POS astras about too  :P

We ended up getting an 09 1.7 Cdti ecoflex Astra H design estate for Mrs VXL Very pleased with it.
Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: dave the builder on 12 April 2019, 18:14:24

We ended up getting an 09 1.7 Cdti ecoflex Astra H design estate for Mrs VXL Very pleased with it.
very nice spec  :)
great on fuel ,cam belt is very easy  :)
my younger brother is using the design diesel ,i'd buy another but Mrs Builder insisted on petrol , so she has the 1.6 petrol estate ,(with bucket avoidance rear camera system  ;D)
Title: Re: Bluetooth receiver
Post by: TheBoy on 13 April 2019, 10:40:39
I've had this little chap for a week now and I must say I'm quite impressed with it. But, then again, I'm easily pleased.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071J7Y52F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Yeah, those newer BT adapters are getting pretty good, esp if they (and the phone) use later BT standards for better audio quality.  The Hifi buffs will scorn, but a car is hardly the ideal listening environment.