I had to get a new mobile phone this past weekend, so I decided to try the only "regular" phone from Sprint PCS that has bluetooth - the LG PM-325. I got a $150 discount on the phone for signing a 2 year contract and my old phone was eligible for a $50 buy-back, so I'm only paying $19 for this phone.
BMW does not list the PM-325 as being compatible and Sprint PCS doesn't have BMW on its list of cars that the phone is compatible with. I had also read elsewhere that the bluetooth features of this phone have been crippled by Sprint. So... I was very skeptical.
Much to my surprise, I was able to get the phone paired up and was making and receiving calls in no time!
The good:
1. Sound quality is much better than I expected.
2. I am able to transfer calls from the handset to the car and vice versa.
3. I am also able to use the voice command "Dial Number" to dial.
The somewhat disappointing:
1. My contacts list does not transfer to the car.
2. The 330i owner's manual has instructions for adding names with phone numbers into the car's memory, but so far I can't get that to work.
Bottom line - it's always nice when something works that you weren't expecting to.
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Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I'm in almost an identicle situation. I have a new 750li on order (should be here in about a month) and Sprint is my carrier. I didn't want the Treo and Sprint has extremely limited bluetooth options.
I was looking at the LG phone but was disappointed it wasn't on BMW's list. How often does BMW review and certify new cell phones?
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Quote: Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I'm in almost an identicle situation. I have a new 750li on order (should be here in about a month) and Sprint is my carrier. I didn't want the Treo and Sprint has extremely limited bluetooth options.
I was looking at the LG phone but was disappointed it wasn't on BMW's list. How often does BMW review and certify new cell phones? | I think that any phone with bluetooth and the Headset profile will "work". I was told by Brecht BMW in San Diego that BMW only certifies phones that will transfer the phonebook to car.
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I have the Motorola Razor and can't answer an imcoming call while on an existing call. First caller gets disconnected when switching over. Help...
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Anyone get the i-mate s3pi working?
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Quote: | I think that any phone with bluetooth and the Headset profile will "work". I was told by Brecht BMW in San Diego that BMW only certifies phones that will transfer the phonebook to car. | That particular detail was not told to me even by the person at Customer Relations at the 800 number. Apparently BT as a standard isn't so standard. Anyone know if there are any tweaks that can be made to get this phone to transfer contact info?
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