Anyone know which would be the best GPS receiver for Hermes? How about BT-338?
Any suggestions?
ive just got some generic $40 thing from ebay, works better than my friends tomtom unit because his will cut out if he goes under a bridge.
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Anyone know which would be the best GPS receiver for Hermes? How about BT-338?
Any suggestions?
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I've been very happy with the BT-359 that I have. Good reception even inside my house.
Brian.
st3v3 said:
ive just got some generic $40 thing from ebay, works better than my friends tomtom unit because his will cut out if he goes under a bridge.
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Which one was this? Do you still have the item number?
So is it hard to get connect with a blue tooth GPS receiver and using tomtom software?
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Which one was this? Do you still have the item number?
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ill have a hunt around at home and see if i can find the original paperwork it came with, i bought it 12 months ago (so has done quite well) and has already covered a good 20,000kms on various trips.
i never had any trouble setting it up with tomtom from version 5 tomtom right up to the current version on the Hermes, Magician and my wifes Prophet.
If you use TomTom5 Make sure that you upgrade to the 5.2 (free download) to enable stable bluetooth support. Otherwise TT5.2 and TT6 are bulletproof and cake to setup.
I'm using the most current version of TomTom6. Very easy setup and once configured automatically will turn on BT if you don't have it enabled and get hooked up with GPS. I've had it for a few days (using Holux M1000) and it's been rock solid. Very happy.
BT-338 is great
i am using it.
I've been searching and seem the BT-359 and the i-Blue 737 come up often. I'm leaning toward the 737 (it cheaper and get high marks), but the BT-359 seem it would be more pocket friendly (thinner).
Aslo anyone know anything about the new i-Blue 820? http://www.transystem.com.tw/p-gps-iblue820.htm
There really isn't alot of info out there about it.
I've been searching and seem the BT-359 and the i-Blue 737 come up often. I'm leaning toward the 737 (it cheaper offers very good battery life and get high marks), but the BT-359 seem it would be more pocket friendly (thinner). Any user opinions?
Aslo anyone know anything about the new i-Blue 820? http://www.transystem.com.tw/p-gps-iblue820.htm
There really isn't alot of info out there about it.
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I'm trying to get a belkin bluetooth gps to work with mapopolis. I am running 1.60WWE version rom. Reading through the forum it looks like one of the easiest solutions to get it to work is to install the pocket bluetooth tools. Does anyone know of an easier way or know of an english rom that will work natively?
TIA
1.60 worked for me. You just have to make sure you pair with the GPS using the Bluetooth settings dialog with the COM ports selected.
Frankly, I think the Belkin Navigation System software (from Netropa) that came with the Belkin Bluetooth GPS is better than Mapopolis. The Mapopolis voice prompts are unintelligible.
Works for me too without any problem... I am just using Pocket Bluetooth tools... (T-Mo 1.60 ROM) And the software that came with it is perfect for my need as of right now. I never tried any navigation software but I like it very much.
Also I flash my XT mode to use XT2 and it works like a charm. Flashes it with Fortuna clip-on software. All instruction is on www.gpspassion.com (But you're voiding your warranty!)
Good luck!
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Works for me too without any problem... I am just using Pocket Bluetooth tools... (T-Mo 1.60 ROM) And the software that came with it is perfect for my need as of right now. I never tried any navigation software but I like it very much.
Also I flash my XT mode to use XT2 and it works like a charm. Flashes it with Fortuna clip-on software. All instruction is on www.gpspassion.com (But you're voiding your warranty!)
Good luck!
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What is the advantage of going to the XT2 version instead of just staying in ST?
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Andy
XTrac is a mode that allows for greater accuracy in marginal GPS Signal reception areas (tree cover, urban canyons, indoors etc), XTracV2 is an enhanced version of this with even greater signal sensitivity.
The downsides ox XTrac are a marginal increase in the delay before position is reported which may be unwelcome when utilised for in-car raod navigation.
See our Fortuna Clip-On Review (the Belkin GPS is a re-badge of this model) which contains a detailed explanation of XTrac.
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superperry said:
Works for me too without any problem... I am just using Pocket Bluetooth tools... (T-Mo 1.60 ROM) And the software that came with it is perfect for my need as of right now. I never tried any navigation software but I like it very much.
Also I flash my XT mode to use XT2 and it works like a charm. Flashes it with Fortuna clip-on software. All instruction is on www.gpspassion.com (But you're voiding your warranty!)
Good luck!
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What is the advantage of going to the XT2 version instead of just staying in ST?
Thanks,
Andy
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XTrac is a mode that allows for greater accuracy in marginal GPS Signal reception areas (tree cover, urban canyons, indoors etc), XTracV2 is an enhanced version of this with even greater signal sensitivity.
The downsides ox XTrac are a marginal increase in the delay before position is reported which may be unwelcome when utilised for in-car raod navigation.
See our Fortuna Clip-On Review (the Belkin GPS is a re-badge of this model) which contains a detailed explanation of XTrac.
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Yeap! That's the advantage of XT2 accuracy and reception. And with XT2 warm-up or cold start (cant remember what you call it) is a bit faster than ST, most of the time I get a locked on satellite in less than 20 secs.
And about delay while driving, I most of the time using it in my car but I don't see much of a delay. I leave in Seattle, WA and most of the time weather is cloudy and or raining. I am using XT2 since I upgraded it.
Can someone post the upgrade program here? Apparently, Fortuna has removed it from their web site again.
Thanks in advance!
Can somebody recommend what they would consider to be "the best" GPS software. Am I right in thinking tomtom is pretty good. Main usage would be on foot navigation. Extensive and up to date map coverae would be crucial.
Thanks!
Edit: pocetpc software I mean! (Fairly obvious I know but I thought I should clarify :wink: )
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Can someone post the upgrade program here? Apparently, Fortuna has removed it from their web site again.
Thanks in advance!
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I don't have the software anymore but go to this forum and learn more and I think on page 10 there's a download links....
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12597&whichpage=1
I hope this help!
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Can someone post the upgrade program here? Apparently, Fortuna has removed it from their web site again.
Thanks in advance!
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Here you go.
Andy
Fortuna help!
I am in London and cannot pick up a stelite for the life of me in ST mode?? Is this an urban canyon/wheather issue, or a nad TT3 install issue? I can only read satelites in XT mode??? Have other city users experienced this issue?
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Bluetooth GPS problems with Mapopolis
I have read over this thread but can't tell if my problem is related. I have the emtac bluetooth gps receiver and Mapopolis installled on my XDAII. It seems to bond and communicate well but when I start the mapopolis software it freezes up. It seems to be running very slowly.
Any suggestions?
Tomtom3
Can somebody recommend what they would consider to be "the best" GPS software. Am I right in thinking tomtom is pretty good. Main usage would be on foot navigation. Extensive and up to date map coverae would be crucial.
Thanks!
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I have tried both SmartST from Navman and Tomtom3 and I must say that I prefer the latter. Navman's solution is nice and feature rich but the navigation is sucky. Sometimes it can even navigate in circles... amazing :roll:
Hello I have just purchased an 02 xda not the 2 or anything just the xda. The reason behind buying it was to have a cheap sat nav kit as I'm not very rich unfortunately.
However, I dont have the first clue as to how to set it up, the guy gave me tom tom 3 on an mmc card. Said I need a gps receiver or something like that. I am willing to buy one but dont know which one and why and whats compatible.
Also someone else said I can run it off gprs but after reading up that doesnt seem to be very accurate so want to go gps. Do I need a gps antenna? Not sure what that is but told I need it if I dont have one.
Could someone please run me through the procedure of how to set it up as a sat nav. I'm more than happy just to use it as tom tom 3, but want to know what additional kit do I need.
Thanks.
Imran
Hi
Dig more on internet about that. You'll find step-by-steps.
First thing you need is a GPS receiver (cable or bluetooth one).
Just ask the seller if it works with XDA I. (Cable connector).
As far as I know XDA I has bluetooth ? You can but bluetooth GPS then (more expensive, but wireless and works with any BT palmtop for sure).
The rest of configuration is easy and is describes in TomTom help or/and GPS manual.
Good luck.
Hello, thanks for the reply. Did do some advice and done some digging about, so now where I stand is, I have ordered a gps receiver with the correct cable for my XDa. It surprisingly doesnt have bluetooth so couldnt get the bluetooth receiver.
Have got tom tom 5 navigation software, now should be ready to go.
Imran
Hope you have ordered a splitter cable, as the receiver needs power supply. TomTom Navigator 5 will work fine on a XDA I. Use only a headset when you'r on a motorbike, it is sufficient for navigation.
Hello everyone, I need some hel.
I am about to get GPS for the wizard.
I'm very set on a small bluetooth gps device, but I need to know what program to use, I'd likw to make sure that the program has an alternate direction feature and auto adjusts directions for wich way I go.
If any of you could help, that'd be great.
Thanks
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Hello everyone, I need some hel.
I am about to get GPS for the wizard.
I'm very set on a small bluetooth gps device, but I need to know what program to use, I'd likw to make sure that the program has an alternate direction feature and auto adjusts directions for wich way I go.
If any of you could help, that'd be great.
Thanks
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im in the market or one too and i don't know squat about them. i'm still learning. but what i do know is, everyone loves tomtom software for gps devices. i think i'm going to go that route.
Head over to semsons.com or buygpsnow.com -- they offer bundles of GPS software & hardware. WRT hardware, pretty much any unit using the Sirf III chipset will work well. I use the Globalsat BT338 -- it has a long battery life, and I can get a decent signal indoors.
I agree with 3waygeek, The two aforementioned websites have nice offerings. I use a Holux GPSlim 236 with my Wizard. No issues, decent battery life good signal strength
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I agree with 3waygeek, The two aforementioned websites have nice offerings. I use a Holux GPSlim 236 with my Wizard. No issues, decent battery life good signal strength
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What application do you track yourself with?
Like garmin, Tomtom, Streets and Trips...
Cellink BTG-7000 Bluetooth GPS
I recently purchased the Cellink BTG-7000 Bluetooth GPS (view product website) to use with my MDA. I got it at geeks.com for $35. It works quite well. I tried alot of freebie GPS apps, and I stuck with Google mobile maps (view details) program.
The device tracks up to 12 satellites at once, and I've seen it go that high. There is no need for an additional antenna, although it does come with the option to plug one in.
The only downside with Google mobile maps is that the maps are downloaded on-the-fly over the GPRS connection. It can lag sometimes, and won't work if you have no signal. But it is a plus that it doesn't take up a ton of strorage space with image maps.
I have everything all working fine...
I have successfully used four different bluetooth GPS units, so really don't worry about which on eyou get... Currently I'm using A Holox BT321 bought on Ebay for 30GBP - turns itself off when not in use, and useds the same mini-usb charger as the wizard too.
As for software, TomTom does everything you need. I've had it both versions 5 and 6 working on both WM5 and all flavours of WM6 around.
My version of tomtom was 'located' -try Googling for a torrent (or contact me direct)!
I've also tried destinator, but that was garbage, and although CoPilot has been recommended, I can't justify the expense when TomTom works fine.
Tip: To make TomTom work with your GPS...
Pair up the GPS, then in the bluetooth settings, add a port, outbound, as COM6 unsecured. Then in TomTom GPS settings, just select 'Other Bluetooth Reciever' and port COM6.... simple.
GPS and Navigation Program
Sorry if this is too late, however I have only just joined the website.
I too have used a Holux GPSlim 236 with my imate K-Jam (Wizard) as per 'anothersmith' and when I dropped that I went for the i-Blue 737 which has a wonderful feature of going into a standby mode if you walk away without turing it off until a device that is synced with it comes back into range. Not just any bluetooth device. I also found the i-Blue to be a little more accurate with Navigation compared with Magellan and Garmin designated GPS units.
Paired with this I also use TTN6 which I find to be probably the most accurate maps for my area (Nth Qld, Australia) and I am very happy with the program after using Destinator PN and having seen Co-Pilot. It also one of the best supported products I have found when searching the net. TTN6 does take a littel time to start with the 200MHz processor, however it is worth the wait.
I have had other mates join my thinking after seeing my set-up. I hope this little insight gives anybody else ideas if you are looking at using your device to assit make your life easier.
TACK
Hey all,
Recently upgraded my Softbank device with a new ROM. Now I am looking for a Bluetooth GPS Receiver I can buy local. Dont speak much of the lingo yet but can certainly find BicCamera ... Anyone using a device they are finding works fairly well in this environment?
Thanks,
most BT GPS don't work so well in Tokyo due to the number of skyscrapers. the GPS signals get bounced around too much making it hard for the device to triangulate. you might want to ask around locally what works better.
I'm looking for a Bluetooth remote to use in my car, to control my G1 when it's hooked up as a music player. This is both a safety and convenience concern.
The starting point is finding a remote control that transmits Bluetooth directly to the G1 (i.e., not infrared or wired). It needs, at a minimum, a forward and a stop button. Reverse, pause, and other functions are nice, but not mandatory.
The other half of the solution is software to control the media program in Android, which may or may not already exist; if not, I'll commission someone to write it. Maybe I can even offer a turnkey system for sale if there's enough interest.
I know someone's will say "search the forums", and I did. What I found seemed to be focus on wired remotes for another HTC phone, or remote controlling your PC with your phone. But if I missed a relevant post, please do correct me.
Ideas are greatly appreciated.
remote
there is a remote for gaming used for the n95 i saw on a website it worked for android on a basic level. maybe that might help. in the development of this
Found this on another thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87Wc0KqnW2M that some people are using. Jabra BT3030
Aux cable from car stereo plugged into remote. Remote paired with phone. Not *completely wireless* but atleast you don't have to look at your phone.
Does that get you anywhere?
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Found this on another thread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87Wc0KqnW2M that some people are using. Jabra BT3030
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Hmm, I posted a reply to this, but it isn't showing up. Maybe forgot to submit.
Anyway, thanks for pointing this out. I had seen this a long time ago and forgot all about it. That's exactly the kind of thing I want. Here's the instruction manual, for anyone else who might be interested. It's about US$55.
The only problem I see here is that it'll register as a headset and thereby disable the sound coming out of the extUSB connector in the car.
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there is a remote for gaming used for the n95 i saw on a website it worked for android on a basic level. maybe that might help. in the development of this
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It's the Zeemote JS1, and this blog has a video showing it interacting with a G1. This may ultimately be what I'd have to go with... it seems to be designed solely as a controller, without A2DP getting in the way. But looks like it needs some kind of interfacing software, at least on the Nokia. At US$20, I should just get one and play around with it. Cheaper than buying another car stereo with BT built in.
Dual Infrared + Bluetooth Remotes
FWIW, I ran across two rare, interesting items.
One is the RicaVision Vave 100 Universal Remote. Unfortunately, it's $349... but in theory, it would control both your car stereo (via infrared, which the majority of remotes use) and the G1 (via Bluetooth). It's able to "learn" commands from 24 infrared devices, and has a 2.4" 240x320 color LCD screen. No PC or internet connection is needed for configuration.
The screenshots show artist/track info being received from Windows, so it's Media PC-oriented, but still a possibility -- assuming you could program it accordingly. If so, just carry it back and forth between home and car: use it inside for your TV and PC, outside for the car stereo and G1.
The other device is the Ricavision SideShow Remote for the same price, also having IR + BT transmitters. This is purpose-built for Windows SideShow, and has fewer buttons -- volume, play/pause, prev/next, etc. It's smaller than the Vave, but still has a 2.5" QVGA screen. This is perfect for my car setup, but there doesn't seem to be a learning mode or any way to program, so the chances of it working are about zero. Boo!
try the jabra 3030 (dogtag) theyre about $15 on ebay
Apparently some people have had luck with this one:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8422
trigeek said:
Apparently some people have had luck with this one:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8422
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yep they're pretty good once you get a working one
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Apparently some people have had luck with this one:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8422
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Thats what im running right now. works pretty good battery is def not what its said to be though.
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Thats what im running right now. works pretty good battery is def not what its said to be though.
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mabye you got a faulty one like i did because the first one i got had a 10 minuite battery life lol
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Apparently some people have had luck with this one:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8422
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If that worked in my case it'd be perfect, and it's the smallest form factor yet. The only problem I foresee with this and the Jabra is that they'll want to subvert my wired headphone output over to A2DP. But for $13 I'll probably take a chance.
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yep they're pretty good once you get a working one
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Yeah, buying directly from mainland China, you never know what you'll get -- and if it doesn't work, it's usually pointless return it. But I've bought stuff from DealExtreme before, and dirt cheap, too. Back when I had this flashlight habit....
[OT] Counterfeits
JJbdoggg said:
try the jabra 3030 (dogtag) theyre about $15 on ebay
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Well, I finally bought a Jabra from there. I'll play with it and report back on whether it'll work like I wanted above.
Meanwhile, I didn't realize until looking more closely that most of them were fake. I've been burned by counterfeits before, and sure enough, there are a ton of them on fleaBay. I made this graphic to demonstrate:
Aside from the logos, they look identical. Price is an obvious warning, but not always. Location is another: I'm wary of shipping from Hong Kong. OTOH, just because it says Jabra doesn't mean it's real... the Motorola H700 is another example where it's nearly impossible to tell them apart online.
Unfortunately, even with VeRO and the rules against keyword spamming, this junk can be found all over eBay.
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Well, I finally bought a Jabra from there. I'll play with it and report back on whether it'll work like I wanted above.
Meanwhile, I didn't realize until looking more closely that most of them were fake. I've been burned by counterfeits before, and sure enough, there are a ton of them on fleaBay. I made this graphic to demonstrate:
Aside from the logos, they look identical. Price is an obvious warning, but not always. Location is another: I'm wary of shipping from Hong Kong. OTOH, just because it says Jabra doesn't mean it's real... the Motorola H700 is another example where it's nearly impossible to tell them apart online.
Unfortunately, even with VeRO and the rules against keyword spamming, this junk can be found all over eBay.
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I just got a pair of these and thanks to your illustration, I'm convinced mine are counterfeit works well with all my other phones but the G1.
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I just got a pair of these and thanks to your illustration, I'm convinced mine are counterfeit works well with all my other phones but the G1.
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In theory, if it's able to connect to one phone's A2DP, it should connect to any. But I wonder if it has something to do with the ROM you're running?
I've noticed the G1 needs some finesse when connecting and pairing BT. Also, there are different steps you can take that all arrive at the same result (ergo, lots of trial and error).
Anyway. Now that I have the Jabra, my next problem is keeping A2DP, HSP and AVRCP separate... more on that soon.
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In theory, if it's able to connect to one phone's A2DP, it should connect to any. But I wonder if it has something to do with the ROM you're running?
I've noticed the G1 needs some finesse when connecting and pairing BT. Also, there are different steps you can take that all arrive at the same result (ergo, lots of trial and error).
Anyway. Now that I have the Jabra, my next problem is keeping A2DP, HSP and AVRCP separate... more on that soon.
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Here is whats interesting; I have tried the BT3030 with several ROMS and I get the same results (I even tried it on stock and then rooted). When paired placing and receiving calls work fine. The problem arises when you try to listen to music, the sound skips constantly and I haven't figured a way to fix this permanently. Do you experience this problem (skipping sound)?
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Here is whats interesting; I have tried the BT3030 with several ROMS and I get the same results (I even tried it on stock and then rooted). When paired placing and receiving calls work fine. The problem arises when you try to listen to music, the sound skips constantly and I haven't figured a way to fix this permanently. Do you experience this problem (skipping sound)?
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no skips from BT. see my configuration in my sig.
skesseks said:
no skips from BT. see my configuration in my sig.
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Here is my config see attached. I have tested this with different ROMS ranging from tmobile CRB 43 stock to current xRom. I also have a motorola s9 which works with my G1 with no problems.
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I have tested this with different ROMS ranging from tmobile CRB 43 stock to current xRom. I also have a motorola s9 which works with my G1 with no problems.
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It's strange that it works with one phone and not another. But if it really is a counterfeit, all bets are off -- you may never figure it out.
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Here is whats interesting; I have tried the BT3030 with several ROMS and I get the same results (I even tried it on stock and then rooted). When paired placing and receiving calls work fine. The problem arises when you try to listen to music, the sound skips constantly and I haven't figured a way to fix this permanently. Do you experience this problem (skipping sound)?
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I got 3 knockoff bt3030s back in october (from dinodirect... shady) at $15/ea it was an ok price...
I too have the skipping problems on my Droid, but I just discovered how to fix them. Go into bluetooth settings, long-press the jabra bt3030 device, select options, and deselect phone audio and reconnect the device. Now, no more skips.
I don't know if it's the bt3030's fault, I think it might be an android bug where audio gets routed over phone audio instead of a2dp. This is evidenced by the skipping audio--headset audio only has something like 8khz of bandwidth.
It kind of sucks that phone audio has to be disabled, but in all seriousness, I use the bt3030 for a2dp far more than phone calls, if I need to make a phone call over the bt3030, I'll reconnect the phone audio and disconnect it when I'm done.
Don't know if anyone still cares, but for the record, and for searchers, there are these options:
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/217/sfID2/341/productID/1937
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/217/sfID2/219/productID/1938
Both of these are very expensive though as they are part of large packages for cars. YMMV.