Parrot MK6100 Review

Review Courtesy of SafeWireless

Parrot MK6100The Parrot MK6100 has to be the Ultimate Bluetooth Hands Free Car Kit, especially if you want the MP3 Audio streaming capability.

The MK6100 works flawlessly with the iPod and our iPod Bluetooth Adapter, our adapter will allow you control your iPod's song selection, volume, play, stop, fw and rw, wirelessly on the MK6100 steering wheel controller.

The first and only display that uses OLED (Organic Light Emitting Technology), OLEDs can provide brighter, crisper displays on electronic devices and use less power than conventional light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or liquid crystal displays (LCDs) used today. This two piece setup lends itself to mounting the display and wireless controller on auto dashes that are difficult to mount a car kit, it will almost always work on the steering column for a clean look as well.

In other words, this is the slickest (non-color) display available. The display is also removable for security issues as well. The bundled independent "Steering Wheel Controller" is also removable and can be positioned anywhere in the car, battery powered and wireless, it comes with a discrete rubber strap that can wrap around the steering wheel to hold the controller, or you can mount it flat on any surface, with it's mount allowing the controller to slide out for security issues when leaving your vehicle. I suspect most people will not be removing the display nor the steering wheel controller, but Parrot allows for the option to do so, I probably would not remove it other than if it was being parked for a long period of time somewhere I felt uncomfortable with, bottom line, it's a nice option to be able to remove your OLED display and controller.

All Parrot Bluetooth Car Kits offer the same compellling features and the same absolute superb audio quality, pairs with up to 5 Bluetooth phones, programs up to 150 voice tags for hands free dialing, and automatically synchronizes your address book with "most" Bluetooth phones. Talk all day hands free with zero background noise, yup-it's that good, very impressive technology from Parrot, the recognized leader in Bluetooth Technology and known as the, "Bluetooth Specialists". It's no wonder that Fortune 500 companies are partnering with Parrot, Intel, Toyota/Lexus, Ferrari, BMW, Fiat, Renault, Plantronics, Palm, etc...the list goes on, you get the picture! Parrot has the BEST and most innovative products on the planet!

Parrot has just recently launched the Parrot MK6100, a hands-free car kit with the capability to play MP3 files on your carís speakers from any Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP) device including your mobile phone. It is now available from www.safewireless.com, Parrot's Premier Authorized Dealer.

The device, which follows on from the screen-less Parrot MK6000 launched less that 6 months ago now includes a removable anti-theft (very slick) OLED display for viewing phonebook and music file information.

The new MK6100 also features a wireless RF remote control that you can position on your steering wheel, dashboard or anywhere that gives you easy and safe access to all the kitís functionalities all wirelessly powered by a flat long life watch battery and removable too.

Once paired, your Bluetooth device (iPod, iPhone, MP3 phone, etc..) will connect automatically to the Parrot MK6100, press play the "digital Class-D 30W amplifier will transform your car into a virtual concert hall".

In addition to audio streaming, the new Parrot MK6100 doubles up as a handsfree speaker. The model allows you to take calls via the speaker or to have a conversation in a discrete mode, switch talk towards your Bluetooth headset or cellular phone at the press of a button.

Safewireless is Premier Authorized Parrot Dealer offering the exclusive special unbeatable Parrot car kit and harness bundles, only at www.safewireless.com

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Parrot MK6100 Description

BluetoothĆ Hands-Free Car Kit with super thin display and 2 integrated microphones

A useful travelling friend

With its sober and elegant design, its high definition OLED screen, the Bluetooth hands-free car kit Parrot MK6100 enables you to establish in a few seconds any phone conversations in your vehicle without needing to handle the telephone, even leaving it in your pocket. Once paired, connection with your mobile is madein a completely transparent way. An incoming call? Press the green button to take the call while the kit mutes the sound of the car radio automatically during the onversation.

High quality sound

Digital Signal Processing is a speciality of Parrot. The Parrot MK6100 integrates new and particularly effective software of noise reduction, Parrot Beamforming Technology. Unexpected noises in the car environment are numerous and can become awkward for you and your callers. Parrot Beamforming Technology and the two built-in microphones act as two human ears: they eliminate all the noises other than the voice range.

Advanced features

The Parrot MK6100 automatically synchronizes the names and phone numbers in your mobile with its phone book. When you receive a call, the name and the number are displayed on the screen. To follow on your conversation in a discrete mode, switch instantaneously the communication towards your Bluetooth headset or your telephone. Another unique feature: the screen of the Parrot MK6100 is detachable from its support when you leave your vehicle, for ultimate security.

  

Play your music on the kit

The Parrot MK6100 is a music playing hands-free car kit: play your favourite MP3 files on the car’s speakers from any Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP) source: mobile phone, MP3 player… Once paired, the music player connects automatically to the MK6100. Press PLAY on the kit’s remote control to start reading the MP3s and benefit from the digital amplifier which transforms your car into a true concert hall!

Always accessible

Positioned on the steering wheel or placed wherever is convenient, the RF remote control of Parrot MK6100 gives you the total control you need right at your fingertips! Simple and intuitive, its interface lets to you browse within your address book or start playing the music of your choice.

Keep your eyes on the road

Access the list of your contacts in the kit’s phone book and let the MK6100 read them for you thanks to the function Text to Speech. Press one button to validate your choice, the kit initiates the call. And for often called phone numbers, directly pronounce the name of your correspondent and the built-in voice recognition composes the number for you. Simply essential!

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Technical and commercial specifications

Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit

Package content

Bluetooth

Processor

Dimensions

OLED display: 82 x 32 x 14 mm – 22 g
Remote Control: 36 x 52 x 27 mm – 19 g
Parrot Mute Box: 137 x 64 x 26 mm – 129 g

Wireless technology

The Bluetooth wireless technology enables voice and data to be sent via a short distance radio link. It connects a wide range of electronic equipment without requiring additional cables. Furthermore, it extends the communication possibilities for mobile phones and a large number of devices. The Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP) profile uses the same short distance radio frequencies to transport musical files from one peripheral to another one.

Phone & device compatibility

As Parrot products are 100% Bluetooth compatible, they are compatible with almost every Bluetooth mobile phone. Refer to www.parrot.com Example: Alcatel, Asus, Audiovox, BenQ, Blackberry, Eten, Grunding, HP, HTC, IMate, LG, Motorola, NEC, Nokia, Palm/ Treo, Panasonic, Philips, QTek, Sagem, Samsung, Sendo, Sharp, Siemens, Sony, Ericson, SPV, Telital, VK mobile…

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