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Bluetooth for 2008 Prius.

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by bcampolieto, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. bcampolieto

    bcampolieto Junior Member

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    I am picking up my new 2008 Prius ,level 3, with Bluetooth on Monday, 2/25. I am also up for renewal with my Verizon phone provider. I would like to know which phone is most compatible with my Prius. I know I can go to http://toyota.com/brands/toyota-by/home/.htm by get a list of the only pairing phones I can consider. My question of all the phones, some allow Transfer single phonebook entry, whereas none allow Transfer Multiple phonebook entry. How important is this feature? What other feature(s) are as or more important? Can anyone recommend a good, basic phone to purchase. I am impressed with the forum so far, and I am glad I found your forum. A new member from Massachusetts.
     
    #1 bcampolieto, Feb 24, 2008
  2. poffy74

    poffy74 New Member

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    I have Verizon and just got a new EnV. It allows you to transfer up to 10 phone book entries at a time. So far it works flawlessly with the Bluetooth in the car.
     
    #2 poffy74, Feb 24, 2008
  3. rochesteruser

    rochesteruser Cruzin' in Rochester MN

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    I'm with T-mobile and I use a Balckberry that hooks up seamlessly every time I enter the car. This is a GREAT feature which I totally love about the Prius.
     
    #3 rochesteruser, Feb 24, 2008
  4. The Root

    The Root Desert Dweller

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    I have verizon and just got a Samsung sch u540. It transfers all contacts at once. Follow the directions in the Prius manual and then mark all contacts in the phone and send as a v-card to the prius (page 55 of the phone manual). You do this AFTER you pair the phone to the prius. Hope this helps
     
    #4 The Root, Feb 26, 2008
  5. kathyb

    kathyb New Member

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    I just purchased a Virgin Mobile Slim (pay as you go phone)which pairs very well with my Prius bluetooth. Not sure if I can transfer my phonebook. It does work and Target had it for $49.99 and they gave you a free $20 card!! Worth it for someone who rarely uses the cell phone except for emergencies. It also comes with camera and built in GPS so if you have an emergency and you call 911 they will be able to find you.
     
    #5 kathyb, Feb 27, 2008
  6. gmartinsen

    gmartinsen Junior Member

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    I can connect fine. Sometimes I need to continue the conversation after I have reached destination. How do I stay connected after I power off the car.
     
    #6 gmartinsen, Mar 31, 2008
  7. Zhe Wiz

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    Just hit the "transfer call" (on the MFD) button before powering off the car. That transfers the call back to the handset. At least that's what the manual says...I haven't actually tried it yet! :)

    Jack
     
    #7 Zhe Wiz, Mar 31, 2008
  8. bfjonas

    bfjonas New Member

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    Your phone compatibility link didn't work for me, so I did some searching on Toyota's web site. It looks lilke they are now using the following site to show compatible phones:
    Toyota Bluetooth Phone
    Regards,
    bfjonas
    2008 Package 3 with 500 miles newbie
     
    #8 bfjonas, Mar 31, 2008
  9. ShinerBTX

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    Could you verify the model of the phone. Checked the VirginMobile web site and did not see a model "Slim".Please advise.

    Thanks
     
    #9 ShinerBTX, Apr 2, 2008
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