Comments on: Sony MEXBT2700 CD Receiver with Bluetooth Hands-Free with Integrated Microphone http://carradiocdplayer.com/sony/sony-mexbt2700-cd-receiver-with-bluetooth-hands-free-with-integrated-microphone.html Car stereo - accessories showcase with reviews Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:29:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=316 By: B. W.http://carradiocdplayer.com/sony/sony-mexbt2700-cd-receiver-with-bluetooth-hands-free-with-integrated-microphone.html#comment-557 B. W. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:38:05 +0000 http://carradiocdplayer.com/sony/sony-mexbt2700-cd-receiver-with-bluetooth-hands-free-with-integrated-microphone.html#comment-557 I purchased and installed this unit yesterday. It does do what it says: radio/CD/Bluetooth connection for phone and audio streaming. It does seem to do these things well, and pairing with my iPhone 3G (w/3.0 software) was easy enough. However, there are a few limitations/annoyances that you should be aware of: <br /> <br />1) Single-line display gives no input as to who is on the phone, or what is playing through streaming bluetooth audio. Not a problem for me, but numerous car stereos (all more expensive) will do that. <br /> <br />2) The microphone used for bluetooth calling is embedded in the unit. For me, this is a plus: the lack of external microphone makes my care look cleaner. For others, this may be a minus: the embedded microphone is probably less effective at picking up your voice than an external microphone would be. If you plan on talking through the phone a lot, you may want to spring for a more expensive unit that focuses on doing this task better. <br /> <br />3) There are a few minor user interface oddities/inconsistencies. However, every car stereo I've ever used has had its own way of doing things. This system is better than many (Pioneer!), and the buttons are nicely laid out and labeled. <br /> <br />4. This one bugs me to no end, though I suspect others are less annoyed: The car stereo beeps three very annoying times when you take your key out of the ignition, unless you remove your faceplate. This security/insanity feature can not be disabled. The beeps are annoying, but I'm truly annoyed that no reviews on Amazon or Crutchfield mention this. I guess I could have read the manual online first to look for this issue, but I didn't think of that. <br /> <br />5. With the unit paired to both my phone and my wife's phone, it is annoying to make the stereo change its attention from one phone to the other. This is, in part, an annoyance due to the way bluetooth settings are accessed on our iphones. However, it is annoying. <br /> <br />These are all minor issues (though those beeps do drive me crazy), and the unit does work well otherwise. I'm glad I bought it, and would happily buy it again for my purposes: radio, bluetooth audio streaming, bluetooth phone infrequent use. If you're planning on talking on the phone a lot, or if you want more bluetooth-related information from the stereo, you should probably look elsewhere.Rating: 4 / 5 I purchased and installed this unit yesterday. It does do what it says: radio/CD/Bluetooth connection for phone and audio streaming. It does seem to do these things well, and pairing with my iPhone 3G (w/3.0 software) was easy enough. However, there are a few limitations/annoyances that you should be aware of:

1) Single-line display gives no input as to who is on the phone, or what is playing through streaming bluetooth audio. Not a problem for me, but numerous car stereos (all more expensive) will do that.

2) The microphone used for bluetooth calling is embedded in the unit. For me, this is a plus: the lack of external microphone makes my care look cleaner. For others, this may be a minus: the embedded microphone is probably less effective at picking up your voice than an external microphone would be. If you plan on talking through the phone a lot, you may want to spring for a more expensive unit that focuses on doing this task better.

3) There are a few minor user interface oddities/inconsistencies. However, every car stereo I’ve ever used has had its own way of doing things. This system is better than many (Pioneer!), and the buttons are nicely laid out and labeled.

4. This one bugs me to no end, though I suspect others are less annoyed: The car stereo beeps three very annoying times when you take your key out of the ignition, unless you remove your faceplate. This security/insanity feature can not be disabled. The beeps are annoying, but I’m truly annoyed that no reviews on Amazon or Crutchfield mention this. I guess I could have read the manual online first to look for this issue, but I didn’t think of that.

5. With the unit paired to both my phone and my wife’s phone, it is annoying to make the stereo change its attention from one phone to the other. This is, in part, an annoyance due to the way bluetooth settings are accessed on our iphones. However, it is annoying.

These are all minor issues (though those beeps do drive me crazy), and the unit does work well otherwise. I’m glad I bought it, and would happily buy it again for my purposes: radio, bluetooth audio streaming, bluetooth phone infrequent use. If you’re planning on talking on the phone a lot, or if you want more bluetooth-related information from the stereo, you should probably look elsewhere.

Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Aaron Chagnonhttp://carradiocdplayer.com/sony/sony-mexbt2700-cd-receiver-with-bluetooth-hands-free-with-integrated-microphone.html#comment-556 Aaron Chagnon Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:19:01 +0000 http://carradiocdplayer.com/sony/sony-mexbt2700-cd-receiver-with-bluetooth-hands-free-with-integrated-microphone.html#comment-556 This is an excellent inexpensive CD Player that has everything anyone would need. Functions are easily accessed and the blue tooth hands ready is very simple to use. This is definitely worth every penny.Rating: 5 / 5 This is an excellent inexpensive CD Player that has everything anyone would need. Functions are easily accessed and the blue tooth hands ready is very simple to use. This is definitely worth every penny.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Mike W.http://carradiocdplayer.com/sony/sony-mexbt2700-cd-receiver-with-bluetooth-hands-free-with-integrated-microphone.html#comment-555 Mike W. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:55:59 +0000 http://carradiocdplayer.com/sony/sony-mexbt2700-cd-receiver-with-bluetooth-hands-free-with-integrated-microphone.html#comment-555 This deck is really a great deck for those looking to upgrade their CD deck and are not interested in a USB connection. The deck has all the feature that you could think of: bluetooth, sat and HD radio ready and an aux jack. For 150$ you will not find anything better. If your looking for a great deck with lots of features and don't care about USB this is the one for you.Rating: 5 / 5 This deck is really a great deck for those looking to upgrade their CD deck and are not interested in a USB connection. The deck has all the feature that you could think of: bluetooth, sat and HD radio ready and an aux jack. For 150$ you will not find anything better. If your looking for a great deck with lots of features and don’t care about USB this is the one for you.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Dog Loverhttp://carradiocdplayer.com/sony/sony-mexbt2700-cd-receiver-with-bluetooth-hands-free-with-integrated-microphone.html#comment-554 Dog Lover Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:04:31 +0000 http://carradiocdplayer.com/sony/sony-mexbt2700-cd-receiver-with-bluetooth-hands-free-with-integrated-microphone.html#comment-554 I just put one of these in my wife's car <br />The two main reasons I bought this unit was the 1/8" input so she can listen to her IPod through the speakers. <br />The second was the Bluetooth feature so she can talk on the phone hands free. <br /> <br />Installation was easy (for someone that is moderately versed in car electronics) in a Toyota Corolla took about 1.5 hours with everything. <br />The MEX-BT2700 is everything it claims to be at a very reasonable price. <br />The Bluetooth function works well in both directions your callers can hear you and you can hear them like they are sitting right there in your car. <br /> <br />Sound quality is great across the board. <br /> <br />One thing I was not too sure about was; why would you need this if you have to pick up your phone to make a call anyway? Not so; The unit has the ability to redial the last number on your cell phone with the push of a button. plus, I didnt know this when I bought it, but it can also give voice commands to your cell phone, so all you have to do is talk into the unit and give it a tagged voice command and it will call that number for a total hands free experience. <br /> <br />The only quirk I found in this unit is; A user recorded ringtone on a Razr v3 will cause user of the MEX-BT2700 to be able to hear you but they will not be able to talk to you (it mutes the units microphone for some reason). Solution, of course, is to change the ringtone . She will have many good years of listening and safe talking <br />Rating: 5 / 5 I just put one of these in my wife’s car

The two main reasons I bought this unit was the 1/8″ input so she can listen to her IPod through the speakers.

The second was the Bluetooth feature so she can talk on the phone hands free.

Installation was easy (for someone that is moderately versed in car electronics) in a Toyota Corolla took about 1.5 hours with everything.

The MEX-BT2700 is everything it claims to be at a very reasonable price.

The Bluetooth function works well in both directions your callers can hear you and you can hear them like they are sitting right there in your car.

Sound quality is great across the board.

One thing I was not too sure about was; why would you need this if you have to pick up your phone to make a call anyway? Not so; The unit has the ability to redial the last number on your cell phone with the push of a button. plus, I didnt know this when I bought it, but it can also give voice commands to your cell phone, so all you have to do is talk into the unit and give it a tagged voice command and it will call that number for a total hands free experience.

The only quirk I found in this unit is; A user recorded ringtone on a Razr v3 will cause user of the MEX-BT2700 to be able to hear you but they will not be able to talk to you (it mutes the units microphone for some reason). Solution, of course, is to change the ringtone . She will have many good years of listening and safe talking

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Kevin A. Stansburyhttp://carradiocdplayer.com/sony/sony-mexbt2700-cd-receiver-with-bluetooth-hands-free-with-integrated-microphone.html#comment-553 Kevin A. Stansbury Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:59:34 +0000 http://carradiocdplayer.com/sony/sony-mexbt2700-cd-receiver-with-bluetooth-hands-free-with-integrated-microphone.html#comment-553 This is easy to use and has lots of great features. It's one of the cheapest units out there with built in Bluetooth, which works great. That was the main reason I picked this particular unit.Rating: 5 / 5 This is easy to use and has lots of great features. It’s one of the cheapest units out there with built in Bluetooth, which works great. That was the main reason I picked this particular unit.

Rating: 5 / 5

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