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Otherwise, great phone, no worries.
Has anyone noticed a sqeaking of the rear suspension when going slow over a speed bump? Mine is doing it in my condo complex and it is bugging me a bit.
Thanks!! :shades:
Where exactly is the microphone located?
If you're using verizon, which is one of the providers with a v70, there's a likely solution.
Many verizon phones have an option for "Voice privacy" in the phones settings or security settings screen.
In every case I've seen and heard about, (including with my own samsung i730) turning off voice privacy eliminates the garbled effect, and greatly increases clarity.
Pete
Any ideas? All other speaker functions work normally.
Joe
Thanks.
Just pick up your cell phone and key in your password numbers on your cell phone key pad. I do it all the time. You have your cell phone laying there by you - right ? Like with a Moto E815 - just flip it open, punch in your code and you're in your voice mail. It's easier doing that than getting a headache chasing anything else.
It might be worth checking into with your cell carrier.
By the way, I had one of the first Treo's that came out (the 600) and ended up actually giving it away and going back to my old Palm M500 and old cell phone. The Treo was cumbersome, a lousy phone and a lousy PDA.
Check out that Audiovox smt5600....
I had a treo before switching to a samsung i730, which I switched to because I wanted the fastest mobile internet access (verizon's EV-DO provides 700kbps, which I really, really like).
Sorry to disagree, and no offense intended, but I had a completely different take on the treo. I felt and continue to feel, that it was the most convenient and best designed PDA ever. IMO it is an absolutely wonderful, elegant and useful device. Just saying.
BTW If you had a problem with the treo 600's keyboard, note that the 650 KB is much, much easier to use.
Pete
What is this upgrade?
It's my understanding that the Cingular upgrade, like the previously released Sprint upgrade, improves Blutooth functionality with various cars. It worked for me!
Just go to the Palm site, find the upgrade for your carrier and follow the instructions.
BTW, I agree that the CURRENT Treo, the 650, is the best phone /PDA combo available, IMHO.
Example: *86,,1234
Goog luck
I have the same problem. I am really disappointed that infinity does not make an effort to fix this problem. I am currently fighting with infinity customer service to find a solution. Keep you apprised.
JK
If you have it, it can be found on the settings screen or security screen on the phone itself.
Pete
I've made a number of calls and the quality is very good with my set up.
Hope this helps someone out there.
rrob
-Dirk
Verizon is now offering the RAZR, too. See if they will let you try them out. They do have a 15 day return policy.
Many verizon phones have a setting for "voice privacy" which is the default setting, and tends to reduce sound quality. If you're using verizon, if you can find a voice privacy setting on the blackberry, perhaps in the phone settings dialogs, and if you can turn it off, you'll probably handle your sound problems.
That totally handled my problem with my samsung i730, and helped several other verizon users, with other phones.
Pete
Thanks for the tip. I too have had microphone probs. Just switched privacy on my
LG Verizon phone from enhanced to standard setting. Hope it improves reception on other end.
I'm a salesman so I want my callers to hear me loud and clear without the distractions associated with a speakerphone. Next to the phone itself, nothing beats the sound quality of a wired headset. A Bluetooth headset comes in a close second though.
I will use the Bluetooth for casual talk, but for business... it will be the headset.
BTW... For those looking to make a purchase. Please don't read into my comments above that the M's road noise is loud. It's a very solid luxury sports sedan and the sound proofing fits the car. It's actually not bad at all.
Just found this forum while searching for info on the M45. I'm looking at the same group of cars that everyone does and have narrowed search to M45 and a couple of others. I just have a couple of questions for whoever has the answers/time/inclination to help out:
1. Having driven the M35x and M45 i found the 45 to be a much sweeter ride and my wife has a 4 wheel drive that i take when it's slippery out (i drive a LS430 now - looking for something 'sportier'). So i'm mostly interested in the best drive in good conditions and would rather spend more if it takes it to get that. Has anyone driven both and found the AWD to give a better ride on dry pavement (cornering etc)?
2. I'm at the point of getting a new cell phone and would rather wait and get one that i know interfaces well w/ the M. Has there been any sort of consensus of which phone(s) work easiest and sound ok with these cars? id' rather not get a phone and then get the car and have to struggle to get it working.
3. Has anyone who got a black M regretted getting black? I think black looks the best when it's clean, and i know it's tough to keep clean...but my neighbor has a black accord and going through the car wash seems to have left tiny scratches all over it and it doesn't even look so great in the sun anymore. I figure some cars have better paint or perhaps the paint protection film makes a difference. Just thought someone out there might have some input.
Thanks in advance to anyone who helps out.
Jim
Can't answer with regard to the 4WD, but I got the black on black M45. My first Infinit was a B on B G20 which I loved. My second was an UGLY silver I30. I hated the color from the momemt I drove it off the lot.
I garage park my cars, so keeping the Black clean is pretty easy. I also added a 3M "clear bra" to my M45 to protect the paint. Looks beautiful and 100% invisible at most angles.
Any car shop can get out the swirls for about $75. Just be careful where you take it for a wash.
As for Bluetooth, Infiniti shows only a few models that are tested compatible, but ANY Bluetooth phone should work. I had a RAZR for a couple of weeks, and thought the sound was fine (people on the other end thought it was OK too). One warning about Bluetooth - it is murder on battery life. That's why you usually have to turn Bluetooth on every time you power up your phone. Leaving it on all the time will make your charge last a couple of hours - even in standby - if you're lucky. You could always leave the phone connected to a charger in the car but Infiniti doesn't have a 12V outlet in the center console box, so there's really no out-of-the-way place to hide the phone. If you store the phone in the box, it does have a channel that allows you to run the charging cord out of the box to the back set outlet. Of course, if your car has the DVD player in the console box, you'll have room for little more than a cell phone (thanks, Infiniti)... Even so, you have to turn Bluetooth on (on your phone) every time you enter your car, which is a hassle (at least on Motorola).
If you can find a phone with a battery that lasts at least 8 hours in standby with Bluetooth ALWAYS enabled, let me know - I'd buy it.
My mileage has been lower than I expected: pegged at 17.1. I drive 60% freeway and 40% surface streets. Not very good for a premium car. My wife's little Lexus SC430 convertible is getting 20.0 MPG (also on premium gas), and she is in rush hour traffic every day. That car has a V8 also, and only weighs about 400 pounds less.
Every Infiniti I have owned has had disappointing mileage.
Thanks for taking the time. I want black most and i'm thinking it's worth cleaning it a little more often and i'd gladly pay to have the swirls out.
I have the razr and the battery is already suspect (i've had it a year, so maybe time to get a new battery). i figured turning it on would be a hassle, and i don't use my phone all that much, but if i know i'm going to i'd liek to be able to activate it and use it w/ no hassle getting it to link up.
I'm zeroing in on the B on B 45 like you have (drove the gs430, RL and A6 over the weekend). I'm glad to hear you reccommend the "clear bra" b/c i was wondering about that but i haven't heard many people talk about that.
I'm not too concerned about the gas mileage at this point. my company pays for fuel.
Thanks again for chiming in.
The phone has a few drawbacks, but that's not one of them.
Mileage-wise, I've got almost 3k miles on a 35x(took delivery late October)and am getting just about 20. Although I live in NYC, most of my driving is highway.
No quality issues to report.
No problems. Love the car.
2) I have a Verizon Motorola E815, and agree with the other posters. Good, but not great sound, no real battery problems, easily holds charge 2 days, during which time I make 10-15 calls, total ~60mins talk time, and drive for about 3 hours total. Its easy to turn Bluetooth on and off with this phone, but I usually forget and leave Bluetooth on all the time.
3) My car is black/black and still looks great seven months since purchase. I have mine washed every 2-3 weeks at a place that hand washes and 'details' cars for $20, no other special care.
good luck, rrob
I have a Motorola V60 phone and the bluetooth works great. I leave it on all the time and usually charge it each night and haven't noticed any excess battery drain. The sound from my end is good and most people on the other end say it sounds like I am on a speakerphone, but are OK with it (I am, after all).
Get the black M45, you wont regret it
I bought a Black on Black M35 and IT LOOKS AWESOME!!!! I do not regret getting the black at all - even after 11 months of ownership (purchsed: 2/28/05). I tinted all windows including the windshield and it cuts down on heat (I live in Palm Springs, CA - 120* during summer). I also put some 18" chrome wheels to complete the car. I would recommend having a mobile detailing company come to your home/office and clean it weekly. I have no swirl marks and it is NO more expensive than a car wash! I also have a complete detail done every 3-4 months. Black does require a bit more work, but it's worth it when you factor in all of the admiring stares as you pass through an intersection!
I drove a MB CLS500 and it was nice. But it'd be pretty stripped to be even comparable to a loaded M45. I know it's not a fair question. Loaded+ M for a little less M than a MB CLS500C w/ just heat/cooled seats and a couple other things for more $. Anyone driven the two? I ruled out the RL (weak) and the GS430 (small/nothing exceptional) and any american cars and the E500 (blah) and am left w/ M vs. CLS. I know...apples to oranges.... I see it as: flashy and slick vs. blander and loaded. Anyone have any input?
but it'll be blk on blk either way...and thanks for the feedback...i appreciate it.
jimlip
I wanted the most satisfying car I could find and was willing to go to about $120K. My criteria included performance & handling, tech & convenience, style, reliability and prestige.
Both cars have excellent performance and handling IMO.
The CLS was a clear winner on style and prestige, although I do think the M looks great and turns a lot of heads.
The M wins huge on tech/convenience and reliability.
The M's Nav (IMO the best in any car, with voice recognition for speaking address destinations, perspective view, far greater map detail and a ton of convenient features) absolutely blows away the CLS Nav. The M's backup monitor, with markings that predict the cars path as a function of steering wheel position, and which works great even in the darkest road conditions, is a gift that keeps on giving (backup monitor not available on the CLS). The M has much more seating room, great surround sound, excellent intelligent cruise, and a very long list of advantages. The CLS has steering wheel controls that won't even take you through your radio presets. (A big problem for me right there.)
The biggest issue for me was reliability. My wife got a 2003 CLK and has been in the shop non-stop, same with a friend and his mercedes. I got a 2003 Q45, and have had incredible reliability, same with my '06 M45.
My question to myself was, how dumb would I feel to spend so much more and get a car with far less every day satisfaction, AND have it breaking down all the time. For me it was a choice between a car that everyone would be envious of, or one that would really make me happy.
I went for happy. The M has been a constant and enormous pleasure. No regrets.
Pete
Great reply. It's funny because as soon as i posted that question i knew it was kind of a dumb question. Price wize those cars aren't even close. I was just figuring they were the two cars i was most intersted in. and you're right, it's the cache' thing... Infiniti hasn't gotten there yet and i think the M45 is kind of bland by comparison.
But I drove the CLS today and was kind of let down (had just driven the M45 again). So doesn't seem to make much sense to go that way just for the name. I drove the E500 and that was closer, but still pretty steep for what you get. I also drove the A6 and the 545i and the GS430 (busy day) and i was back where i started. M45, non-sport i think (still thinking about that one).
another question tho.... does anyone have or have you seen the M45 - Black w/ chrome wheels? Local dlr only has M45 sport on site and the non-sport is coming in w/ the chrome wheels but i can't seem to find a photo of it.
Anyone who's seen it or has a pic...i'd appreciate any feedback.
Thanks again Pete for your 2cents. i think you hit the nail on the head...
Jim
I got an M45 Twilight (dark) Blue with chrome wheels. It's of course a matter of personal preferences, but I absolutely love the wheels.
It's funny to see that many people looked at the CLS as well as the M. So did I. I really like the CLS design, but MB quality turned me down. Same for the BMW 545i and Audi A6. The M sure doesn't carry the same prestige, but it (M45) beats them all when you floor it anyway and the electronics (which all work!) are just unbeatable. I bought my M45 6 months ago and I still have a grin every time I drive it.
Any pics of your ride with those wheels? I think i'll like the chrome, but i havne't even had the chance to see the wheels at all and what they look like.
I'm with you on the rest. I tried to like some of the others, but couldn't get excited about any of them for various reasons.
It's funny that the thing only "drawback" with the M is the fact that saying you're buying an infiniti isn't the same as some of the others. I guess maybe that will change sometime down the road.
I have a Cingular Razor for my phone.
I noticed a post about 2007 improvements. I sincerely hope that this is one of them and they make it usable for the 2006 models.
- Start Engine [required if you want to see all available diagnostic options]
- Turn OFF the Audio system
- While pushing the SETTING button, rotate the radio's VOLUME control either clockwise or counter-clockwise 30+ clicks.
- You will then be put into the diagnostic mode.
- Use the BACK button to get to previous screens, or to quit the Diagnostic Mode.
NOTE:
Holding down the SETTING button and rotating the volume knob a 2nd time
will put the diagnostic mode into a more "detailed" state offering more options.
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Diagnostic Mode - CELL PHONE VOLUME
One potential use of the diagnostic mode is to improve the sound quality of your cell phone.
- The diagnostic mode has an option "Handsfree Volume Adjustment".
- The default setting for this option is "MED".
- Setting the volume to "LOW" [or possibly HIGH] may improve the sound quality of your bluetooth compatible cell phone.
I (and many others) have found that "low" works great for my Treo. Hopefully it'll work for your phone as well.
The CLS was a clear winner on style and prestige,
The M wins huge on reliability.
I had a MB600S, was in the shop all the time.
don't make the mistake...
D
I have a Razr phone now and had a different Motorola phone before that.
When I contacted Infiniti Customer Care and Bluetooth (through Infiniti) they both said it's a known issue.
My question is, does anyone have a work-around for this issue? For instance, when this happens, is it best to hang up and call back or is it best to hang on the call until it goes away?