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3.0 stars
"Some serious disappointments for me"
Pros: Wonderful touch screen interface
Cons: Bluetooth and speech recognition
Summary: First, let me put this review into perspective by saying I am used to a RAZR, which provides bluetooth and speech recognition capabilities that I am heavily dependent upon.
First, I have given up my home phone in favor of being all cell. This has caused me to go running around the house looking for my phone when it rings. To solve this problem, I purchased a Panasonic KX-TH1111. This system consists of a base unit that pairs with my cell phone (and my husband's as well), and allows me to answer and make cell calls from the three cordless satellite handsets that are attached to the KX-TH111. I merely place my RAZR next to the Panasonic base unit and push a button to link them via Bluetooth. Meanwhile, my car, an Acura TL, has a hands-free bluetooth link to the stereo system speakers. My phone connects seamlessly to the car's handsfree system when I insert the key into the ignition.
The iPhone tries to work with the Panasonic, but really doesn't. I can't answer incoming calls on the Panasonic handsets, and when I initiate a call from a Panasonic handset, it automatically transfers to the iPhone after a few seconds and disconnects the Panasonic handset. And now the iPhone doesn't seem to want to pair with my car any more.
After some research. I have discovered that I am not the only iPhone customer having trouble in an Acura, and the kind folks at the Apple store have assured me that they too hope this problem will soon be fixed, as it seems to have been introduced in a recent software upgrade.
Meanwhile, Panasonic has announced a new version of their bluetooth-linked phone, model KX-TH1211. I am holding my breath hoping that it will work with my iPhone.
Oh yes, the speech recognition. My Verizon RAZR was able to recognize commands like "Call Don", where the name was NOT recorded, but just typed in as a contacts entry. This feature was a great boon to me before the Acura handsfree feature. It is actually a perfect match for a bluetooth earpiece; just push the button on your ear and speak the name without taking your eyes off the road. I note that the AT&T version of the RAZR does not have this really handy feature, nor does the iPhone
So, I'm trying to make myself happy by looking at my pictures and listening to my music on the iPhone. I'd rather have the great telephone features offered by Verizon on their RAZR.
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you should have done more research before purchasing the iphone. if you were looking for bluetooth and speech recognition why would you buy it? don't knock the phone for your lack of knowledge
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