Question re handset compatibility with NTG2.5

[markjay]

I had COMAND NTG2.5 retrofitted by Alfie and Richard last year.

It works flawlessly with my Nokia 6700 Classic.

I am now thinking of getting a new handset, which will be either Nokia 6720 Classic or BlackBery Pearl 3g.

Just wondering if anyone could comment re compatibility of these two handsets?

Obviously, the last thing I want is to have new handset which will not work with my COMAND (or will not work as well as my current Nokia).

Thanks!

 

[markjay]

Well, as no one seems to have tested either handset with NTG2.5, I guess I'll stick to my 6700. Getting a new handset would be nice, but I can't risk it not working with COMAND...

 

[Alfie]

Well, as no one seems to have tested either handset with NTG2.5, I guess I'll stick to my 6700. Getting a new handset would be nice, but I can't risk it not working with COMAND...

Im sure we could sort out a test of the phones with NTG 2.5 if you can lay your hands on either/both?

 

[markjay]

Im sure we could sort out a test of the phones with NTG 2.5 if you can lay your hands on either/both?

Thanks Alfie, I may be able to - if so I'll let you know.

 

[350_Coupe]

Can't tell you too much in direct relation to the COMAND 2.5 because i only have 2.0 Installed, but, i did have a Pearl 3G for some time, and had it connected to the standard pre-wire kit (UHI socket in glovebox) via a ViseeO MB-2 and found it a little flakey and unreliable, and switched to a SAP v2 cradle which i found more reliable.

My thoughts are that the COMAND 2.5 does not utilise SAP connectivity, but instead connects more like the ViseeO, so should work in theory with 99% of bluetooth handsets

I also had an S class not too long ago, that had COMAND with a similar looking interface/GUI to the NTG 2.5 and the Pearl 3G connected to it with no problems, in fact it was better than in my car !

 

[harveyn]

My Blackberry 8900 worked fine, as do Iphone 4's in my retro fitted NTG 2.5. You should have no problems.