Customer Reviews:
  T505 Bluetooth Car Kit November 17, 2008
It's very good product, and very easy to use!
There is some static from time to time, but for the most part it's good!
 Overwhelming static November 16, 2008
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I installed the T505 in two different vehicles (2006 Honda Accord and 2007 GMC Yukon). The unit was fine for using as a hands-free accessory to my Motorola Q9m, but when I tried to transmit music from my Q9m to the FM stereo, the static was overwhelming no matter how many FM frequencies I tried (I tried new frequencies as instructed no less than 50 times). If "0 Stars" was an option in writing this review, I would have chosen it. Very disappointed in Motorola, because the Q9m has othwerwise been a great phone.
 Great Addon! much more than a simple gadget... November 16, 2008
I bought the T505 based on other reviews and I must say this is a great piece of technology! Sound quality is amazing for both phone and music.
Bluetooth pairing is transparent and always recognizes my blackberry for handset and ad2p profiles. On receiving a call, the T505 will clearly announce the caller-id; a simple button press will then take the call. None of my contacts has ever complained about sound quality. I just love the ease of use.
Now, being able to play music wirelessly on your car stereo is a major addon to me! I've owned and tried 2 other audio-to-FM transmitters to plug my phone/mp3 players but none come close to the T505. First, the T505 will scan the entire FM range and pick a frequency automatically then announce it through its internal speaker for you to tune in. This is a major improvement over the cheezy 3 or 4 selectable frequencies you can pick from on those other cheapo transmitters. Then once tuned in, the sound is amazingly rich and the player controls are accessible and simple.
In short, I'd buy another one right away were I to lose/break mine!
Great product ! November 14, 2008
Only one gripe is having the on/off and fm on/off buttons on the back but it's easy to get use to..thus I did not ding any stars from it.
It connects instantly once paired and paring is a snap. The voice prompts are loud and clear from the T505..in fact if you use it as a standalone ie: without transmitting thru your FM radio, all the audio is loud and clear. I like the side locations of the volume up/down controls..very intuitive placement.
The battery lasts a good 5 hrs and the unit can also be used while plugged in and charging. Because of its light weight I was able to use velcro to attach it to my dash close to the lighter/accessory outlet so the cord is not an issue. The included visor clip works well too if you so choose you just don't want the charging wire in your field of view if it could even reach that far. The manual warns you of that..passively.
As for FM transmissions once you activate FM ( on back), the internal speaker turns off, a voice prompys informs you of what station to tune in to on your radio. Much easier and safer to do while driving than an LCD channel display. If that channel does not suit you just repeat the procedure tapping the FM button again. The sound is perfectly clear on the radio.
The T505 will turn off automatically if it senses no connection, like when you leave your car with your phone. However untill you either turn off your phone or whatever you have paired to it ( ipod, laptop etc.) or turn off the T505 it will answer your calls or play your audio up to 30ft away. Once the connection is lost, and it has a voice prompt for that too, your device's audio speaker takes control again.
My phone, an iPAQ 910c, has Voice Command for audio control of dialing, programs etc and it works flawlessly with the T505. So voice dialing is not compromised. When a call comes in I just press the call button on front and I am talking hands free, comfortably and safely.
I've asked my callers if they heard me alright and they've all said yes so I have stopped asking after a few days. I hear them as clear as ever.
I also use a program called BlueMusic on my phone which sends all my audio from my phone thru bluetooth so programs like Garmin Mobile XT GPS, Sling Moblie ( to watch TV )..everything audio goes to bluetooth and to my T505 flawlessly.
To sum it up my search for a bluetooth FM transmitter is over!!!
 MOTOROKR T505 Bluetooth Car Kit November 11, 2008
I am very happy with this product. Prior to getting it, I used a bluetooth Jabra brand earpiece. I became dissatisfied with that because over time, the volume was not as loud as it used to be, and it needed to be charged constantly. In my other car, (a Chrysler Town & Country) I had a built-in OEM system that works fantastically. So, I wanted something similar for the car without the built-in system. The Motorokr T505 was the answer. Here's why:
1. Ease of use. I clip it on the visor, turn it on, and it just works. It is not complicated to deal with. When driving a car, you don't want to have to fuss with something. Other than pushing a single button, all you neeed to do is voice-dial.
2. Charging power. At least so far, (I have had it about a month)I have not had to charge it. I realize that may wane as the batteery ages, but it is a very good start.
3. Sound quality. It is very good on both ends. The built-in speaker works well, and if I prefer to hear it over the car stereo, it is simply a matter of pushing another button. As for the transmission quality, since it clips on the visor, it is positioned fairly close to my mouth, so it picks up my voice easily, and I am told it sounds good on the other end - notlike an annoying hollow speakerphone.
4. Compact. It is very small, so it does not clutter the car. If I park in a public garage and I want to remove it so it does not get stolen, it is small enough to put in my pocket.
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