Plantronics K100
Manufacturer: Plantronics, Inc. Part number: 83900-01
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- The Plantronics K100 delivers great-sounding, hands-free calling on both ends of the line, and its FM transmitter is a nice bonus when it works, but look elsewhere if your phone is one of the few that don't support voice-activated dialing.
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Plantronics K100 price range: $49.99 - $84.95
- Reviewed by: Antuan Goodwin
- Reviewed on: 11/10/2010
The good: The Plantronics K100 features a dual-microphone setup that aids in echo cancellation, and a loud, clear internal speaker. A built-in FM transmitter combines with A2DP support to enable the K100 to serve as a Bluetooth-to-FM bridge between a smartphone and a car stereo for audio playback.
The bad: The K100 doesn't feature a dialing system or internal phonebook, so it doesn't play well with phones that don't feature voice command systems of their own.
The bottom line: The Plantronics K100 delivers great-sounding, hands-free calling on both ends of the line, and its FM transmitter is a nice bonus when it works, but look elsewhere if your phone is one of the few that don't support voice-activated dialing.
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7 stars
Great unit, read my experiences with the FM Transmitter
by chooch331 on September 4, 2011
Pros: Perfect solution for somebody with a bluetooth-only music phone who wants to be hands-free while driving and listen to their tunes through their car's speakers and their car has no AUX jack or bluetooth built-in.
Cons: FM Transmitter is tempermental -- but can be fixed
Summary: I cannot wear conventional bluetooth headphones because of my ears and the fact that most headsets have earbuds that push wax back into my ears. I like to carry only ...
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Summary: I cannot wear conventional bluetooth headphones because of my ears and the fact that most headsets have earbuds that push wax back into my ears. I like to carry only one device for phone and music and want to have audio through the car speakers, if possible. This product fits the bill entirely.
The only problem is the FM transmitter. Plantromics gives you a choice of five FM frequencies in the 88.3 to 89.7 or so range. WHY Plantronics did that is puzzling because those frequencies are not in the lower, more quieter end of the FM broadcast spectrum. I live in a major metropolitan area and all five frequencies are either the carrier for an FM broadcast station or the strong sidebands of those stations.
Since this thing uses any FM radio, I tried my home FM radio and could ONLY get static-free music if I placed the K100 directly on the radio. My heart sank as I couldn't see this working in the car and I was right. I then discovered that the unit would work if plugged into the USB charger port and this cleared up the static immediately!
To make a long post really short, I got the unit to work perfectly by keeping the supplied USB charging cord connected to the K100, clipped the K100 to my sunvisor, and the coiled the remaining USB cord length around the rear-view mirror. Now, surrounding broadcast station noise isn't a problem and it works GREAT! I don't know if the cord is acting as an antenna element or antenna counterpoise (reflector) but it did the trick.
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7 stars
Great and cheap @ best buy!
by on May 4, 2011
Pros: Sound is great and clear! Love the FM modulator function, will send call audio through car speakers. Also I love the fact I can stream pandora music from my android phone through this device to my car stereo.
Cons: I don't like that there is a "multi-function" button for turning on/off and answer/end call. Would be nice to have a dedicated power button. Other than that, it's great!
Summary: Bottom line, it's great. Although I wish it had a decated power button, I love that I can take it from my car and throw it in my wife'...
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Summary: Bottom line, it's great. Although I wish it had a decated power button, I love that I can take it from my car and throw it in my wife's car and have BT speaker phone wherever I am. Got it on a closeout at Best buy for $19.99 marked down from $79.99. It's defiantly worth the $79.99, but an out of the world deal for $19.99! Go buy one!
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- Manufacturer: Plantronics, Inc.
- Part number: 83900-01
- Description: Talk hands free and hear clearly with the Plantronics K100 in-car speakerphone. Its slim profile is designed to live on your car's visor, and deliver the audio excellence you expect from Plantronics. Broadcast calls, GPS navigation and music from your mobile phone via the K100 speakerphone's Bluetooth connection. Dual microphones, noise reduction technology, voice alerts and large, easy-to-locate buttons all work to provide clear conversations and an easy calling experience. Or maybe you're just listening rather than having a conversation? Then use the dedicated mute button to go silent with one touch. With convenience like this, you may never leave your car.
General
- Product type Bluetooth hands-free car kit / FM transmiter
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 2.4 in x 0.6 in x 4.7 in
Service & Support
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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