Parrot 3200 LS Color
Manufacturer: Parrot Company Part number: CK3200
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- The Parrot 3200 LS Color combines everything we like about previous Parrot devices--including a simple control interface and a great voice recognition system--with a striking color display. The result is an attractive, easy to use aftermarket hands-free calling device.
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Parrot 3200 LS Color price range: $164.29 - $168.02
- Reviewed by: Kevin Massy
- Reviewed on: 02/28/2008
The good: The Parrot 3200 LS Color's crisp color display combined with its intuitive controls makes it easy to program by hand, while its great voice recognition system gives drivers the option of hands-free calling. We love its photo-tagging feature for phone book contacts.
The bad: As with other Parrot devices, programming in voice tags for contacts can be time consuming, and there is no option for dialing individual numbers by voice.
The bottom line: The Parrot 3200 LS Color combines everything we like about previous Parrot devices--including a simple control interface and a great voice recognition system--with a striking color display. The result is an attractive, easy to use aftermarket hands-free calling device.
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9 stars
car kit versus ear piece
by safewireless on June 21, 2008
Pros: car kit because of audio quality!
Cons: ear piece because it's only lasts about 300 charges!
Summary: Salespeople may tell you that Bluetooth earpieces are the low-cost solution to hands-free calling -- but a closer look reveals these claims to be misleading.
Here is a list of ...
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Summary: Salespeople may tell you that Bluetooth earpieces are the low-cost solution to hands-free calling -- but a closer look reveals these claims to be misleading.
Here is a list of disadvantages that the earpiece manufacturers and resellers don't want you to know about:
Nearly all Bluetooth earpieces have an internal battery that can't be removed. These batteries have a short life of approximately 300 charges, or approximately one earpiece per year (less if you recharge every day). And prices range from $20-$300, averaging about $50.
The earpiece can't be used while it is charging.
The earpieces don't fit everyone comfortably. One size definitely doesn't fit all; yet you cannot try the earpiece before you buy.
The earpieces are uncomfortable for those who wear glasses or sunglasses.
For reasons of hygiene, the earpieces should not be shared.
Earpieces are easily lost, stolen, or broken.
Bluetooth headsets, on average, last just 26 hours when not in use and only 2 to 3 hours when talking.
The life of the lithium ion battery starts to decline the day it was manufactured whether it is being used or not, the talk time and standby time will continue to degrade over it's short life. The advertised talk time and standby time is only valid when the unit is new and even then the claims are likely overstated.
Many users purchase more than one Bluetooth earpiece, then finally give up and buy an integrated Bluetooth car kit.
Potential harmful effects from radiation through the earpiece.
Most people find the earpieces uncomfortable and ugly, and/or experience lousy audio quality.
Many people will buy the earpiece believing it is more cost effective, ultimately they end up buying an integrated car kit because they just find it cumbersome to use.
For the person who talks on the phone for business or wants the best audio quality each and every second of their calls, there is no substitute for a Parrot hands free car kit. No batteries to die, no ear pieces to buy every year, even if you plan on selling your car in 5 years, your car will be worth an extra couple of hundred dollars because of the Parrot Bluetooth car kit option. The value propostion is clear as day, make the prudent choice!
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Take a car kit for a spin at the "car kit demos link".
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7 stars
Most time best yet Except .....
by contacts1 on June 8, 2008
Pros: Neat unobtrusive installation ease of use
Cons: Sound repro clarity needs frequent adjustment
Summary: IF my current car wasn't a Mazda MX-5 and IF I drive with the hood down and IF Parrot could use the 7 Speaker BOSE system and IF my ...
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Summary: IF my current car wasn't a Mazda MX-5 and IF I drive with the hood down and IF Parrot could use the 7 Speaker BOSE system and IF my hearing was not a 69 year old water polo playing surfer ex comp swimmer....WELL?
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- Manufacturer: Parrot Company
- Part number: CK3200
- Description: The CK3200 LS-COLOR advanced car kit for drivers who want wireless hands-free phone function with easy-to-read LCD display. The dash-mounted color LCD screen displays information including caller ID for both incoming and outgoing calls, adding Photo ID when photos are programmed into the address portion of either your car kit or phone. Photos can be used as wallpaper. The CK3200 LS-COLOR also allows you to browse your phone's address book and provides a visual menu that's easy to see at a glance. Personalized mobile phone features, including ringtones, transfer to the car kit. Like all of Parrot's installed Bluetooth car kits, the CK3200 LS-COLOR automatically mutes the vehicle's radio or CD player and uses the speakers for phone audio. Voice recognition and voice activation features allow drivers to make calls, take calls, and access a 150-name address book without taking their hands off the wheel.
General
- Product type Bluetooth hands-free car kit
- Features LCD display,
Echo cancellation
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