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Originally Posted by tubemonkey
My car audio is simple. I only listen to FM radio and I never use my phone while driving. I have no need for BT, cellular data plans, USB sticks, mSD cards, or cords in the car. The only time I look at my phone is when the car is parked.
...simple monkey, simple solutions  |
I never have to look at my iPhone in the car either. It stays in my belt holster the entire time. The BT connection is automatically done as soon as I start up my RAV4. Everything is done automatically. My radio and BT handsfree phone controls are built into my steering wheel. I never initiate phone calls or text messaging while the vehicle is moving, preferring to pull off the road into a parking lot or just wait until I arrive at my destination. If I get a phone call I can answer with the pressing of a button on the steering wheel, but I seldom get phone calls so it usually isn't an issue.
As for as FM radio--it sucks in my area. Every time I get in the car they have a string of commercials on which only end moments before I reach my destination. FM is much worse than TV as far as commercials. That, and DJs who talk constantly, even during songs. FM is totally useless in my area. Plenty of stations, but none worth tuning to.
BTW, I share your disgust with the new Dot Gen 3 power connector. It took years for electronics companies to finally start using a standardized power system with mini USB and micro USB. To jump back to proprietary connectors, even if they are a standard size, is a slap in our faces. Now a days many newer devices have built in USB ports that can power additional devices. These incluse TVs, cable boxes, UPS backups, lamps, etc. It is so easy to find an available USB power port near your new device, but not always that easy to find a nearby AC plug for another wall wart.