Alpine PMD-B200 Blackbird II

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Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 18 reviews Back to product review
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"Navigation works great! Bluetooth is not so hot. Service is a JOKE."

by tarnsturbo on April 2, 2008

Pros: POI is great. Nav input is easy, directions are clear. Have not had the same issues with the Nav feature as the other opinions indicate.

Cons: Bluetooth worked great with my Blackberry 8700. It was amazing! However, I changed to a Blackberry Curve 8310 and the unit will not Sync properly. Touch Screen buttons are slow to respond.
Summary: When I called Alpine to find out how to get the unit to sync properly with the Blackberry Curve I was told that it was not Alpine's issue. This is surprising since they charge a hell of a lot of money and claim how great the unit is and when one of the most popular phones does not sync they send me away!!!!!!!!! They tell me it is RIM's problem and/or my carrier's (AT&T). You can guess the rest, AT&T says it is RIM and Alpine's problem and has anyone ever been able to call RIM? I am now back to using my 8700 and my slick 8310 is sitting in it's original box. What a waste!! If you have a Curve DO NOT BUY THIS UNIT. Buyer be warned.

I use this unit in my car in the Alpine head unit. When I travel and rent a car I bring the Blackbird and adapter with me. This feature I like. I hate the lack of support however. It does not exist.

If Alpine had just helped me out and showed a little concern the rating would be much higher.

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