Bluetooth ICE

Hi everyone,
When I eventually get back down and pick up my TF the first thing I need to change is the head unit. This is going to be my car for work so I need bluetooth. I've been looking at Bluetooth head units and I'm guessing the ones with just a built in mic are going to be unusable with the roof down so an external mic makes sense.
Just to make things more complicated I want iPod control too.
So far I seem to be heading towards an Alpine CDE 114BT but if there is something out there that is as good for bluetooth and cheaper let me know.
Thanks

I like Kenwood Stereos, but it's what you want that counts.

Kenwood

I have a Sony Bluetooth unit in my MGF (and in the TF for a while), mainly used to stream music from my phone but also for calls, it has a built in mic - bizarrely behind the fascia:confused:
Its not that good at picking up my voice when the roof is down though - the same unit in our Freelander is very clear though so I would recommend a separate mic - ideally positioned near your sun visor.

I also have a Sony unit in my MGF, fitted straight in, without any complications,

I regularly call my wife when leaving work, sometimes with the roof down and whilst I admit not travelling too quickly because of the nature of the roads, I can be heard without problems. I would worry about putting the mic near the sunvisor as when the roof is sown the wind turbulence may be worse there than for the mic in the unit itself.

As I mentioned to Kara before, I got mine for £90 from argos clearence site. I will check the thread and post a link.

Edited.... even better, they are now £80.99

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SONY-MEX-BT2700-BLUETOOTH-CAR-CD-RADIO-BT2700-NEW-/350358623745?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item5193005601

Swerving;15043 wrote: I also have a Sony unit in my MGF, fitted straight in, without any complications,

I regularly call my wife when leaving work, sometimes with the roof down and whilst I admit not travelling too quickly because of the nature of the roads, I can be heard without problems. I would worry about putting the mic near the sunvisor as when the roof is sown the wind turbulence may be worse there than for the mic in the unit itself.

As I mentioned to Kara before, I got mine for £90 from argos clearence site. I will check the thread and post a link.

Edited.... even better, they are now £80.99:yesnod:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SONY-MEX-BT2700-BLUETOOTH-CAR-CD-RADIO-BT2700-NEW-/350358623745?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item5193005601

Ooh, good price!

Swerving;15043 wrote: I also have a Sony unit in my MGF, fitted straight in, without any complications,

I regularly call my wife when leaving work, sometimes with the roof down and whilst I admit not travelling too quickly because of the nature of the roads, I can be heard without problems. I would worry about putting the mic near the sunvisor as when the roof is sown the wind turbulence may be worse there than for the mic in the unit itself.

As I mentioned to Kara before, I got mine for £90 from argos clearence site. I will check the thread and post a link.

Edited.... even better, they are now £80.99

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SONY-MEX-BT2700-BLUETOOTH-CAR-CD-RADIO-BT2700-NEW-/350358623745?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Audio_TV_Electronics_In_Car_Entertainment_GPS_In_Car_Audio_Players_PP&hash=item5193005601

At that price it has to worth a go. Thanks very much.

David Aiketgate;15034 wrote: I like Kenwood Stereos, but it's what you want that counts.

Kenwood

if you didnt know about it: http://www.justkenwood.co.uk very good site, bought quite a few stereos off there over the years... these days i tend to bin the stereo's to save weight!

Ozzy_Uk;15061 wrote: if you didnt know about it: http://www.justkenwood.co.uk very good site, bought quite a few stereos off there over the years... these days i tend to bin the stereo's to save weight!

Yeah, I know that site, but tbh, Sheila's the only one who uses the stereo. I just listen to the Daytona!

Decided to go for a Kenwood to replace the Kenwood that was already in there. It certainly made things easy.
Managed to find the new BT40U for £125 online and have tested it roof up and roof down and the noise reduction works really well.