Brodit XDAII holder with speaker problem. mic not working? - MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Accessories

Hi
Hope some one can help, I have just bought a Brodit Holder with speaker, ps2. 990582 for my XDAII, Speaker works fine using TOMTOM Nav software no problem. When I try to use the phone speaker in Brodit holder works fine, can hear voice from caller but they cannot hear me. Looks like when plugged into the Brodit Holder the MIC in the XDA is disabled. Am I doing something wrong or is there a fault someware.
Many Thanks
Nick

It's not you. When a headset or speaker is plugged into the XDAII the internal microphone is disabled. The XDAII's supplied handsfree headphones have a mic built-in, Brodit's cradle does not.
I'm testing a cradle system from another company, this is a universal system with a PDA specific cradle attachment. As with the Brodit, when the speaker amplifier is plugged in the internal Mic is disabled which is a royal PITA on an XDA!!

Thanks Darren
That’s bad news an it makes the telephone in the XDAII unusable. Not sure why Brodit released this product if it’s only any good for Navigation and Listening to music. Not what I really wanted!
I have emailed Brodit so I will wait and see what they have to say.
I guess the holder you are talking about is the HOLUX, does it have a MIC and does the GPS receiving sitting on the top lock on enough satellites?
Cheers
Nick

I've replied to your post on tekguru but for the benefit of others here, because the Brodit is a generic PDA design they haven't taken into account the phone side and the resulting issue with the mic. I'm seeing them at CeBIT next wee and will mention it.
As for the other cradle its not a Holux, I can't actually tell you what it is as yet as its in development but its a nice solution, the GPS works well. It's a great unit and will be a popular system when released.

Darren
To let you know, the xda is conected via the rectangular jack at the bottom. The speaker is not conected via the single pin jack on the corner.
Nick

Ah that's interesting, I'll discuss it with them next week and let you know the outcome. In fact I'll fire off an email to my contacts and ask if this is a fault or a known issue.

Darren
Just to let you know, I spoke to Brodit and “In Car Discount” (Nemisis UK Distributor) today and they both said the XDAII mount is not able to be used as a hands free phone. So I will be sending back to “In car Discount” for a refund which they were happy to oblige.
It’s a shame because apart from not being able to use the phone while it was in the mount it was an excellent product for GPS and charging.
If you come across a holder/mount which will do everything I require:-
1/ Hold The XDAII
2/ Charge
3/ Inbuilt Speaker
4/ GPS PS/2 Interface
4/ Hands Free Telephone Function (listen and speak)
Please let me know.
Cheers
Nick

All in 1
http://www.supplies4mobility.nl/nl/dept_754.html
Pro-Install DSP handsfree Carkit (met music-mute) voor de Qtek 2020 inclusief speaker, TomTom 3 Navigator Software (Benelux & Europese hoofdwegen) en TomTom GPS ontvanger om handsfree te telefoneren, het toestel te laden en te navigeren in de auto. Complete set met montagemateriaal en software.
Pro Install for Qtek 2020 with speaker, TT3 Benelux and EUR motorways, TT GPS receiver, handsfree telephone, battery charging and navigation in car. Complete set with mounting hargware and soft.
Probably the same kit at a different address:
http://www.deshop.nl/produkt_detail.asp?hgr_id=12&gr_id=08&produkt_id=1208QTK2020CC
Dit is de originele carkit voor de Qtek 2020. Met deze carkit heeft u uw telefoon én het eventuele geluid van TomTom/MP3's in stereo (slechts 1 speaker meegeleverd).
This is the original carkit for the Qtek 2020. With this kit, you can have your phone conversations and TT voice guidance in stereo (only 1 speaker provided)
Voorlopig wordt alleen de Qtek 2020 ondersteund. Zodra de werking is getest in combinatie met een MDA2 of XDA2 zullen wij dit ook hier vermelden!
Works only for the time being with Qtek 2020. As soon as trials with XDA/MDA II are positive, we'll let you know.
I cannot give you more info about the product.
Good luck!

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Audio output via cradle: Is it possible?

I know there have been some other threads on the same issue, but none of them provided a real, or let's say easy answer. Is there a way to use the headsets or earphones via the cradle? Or is there a cradle to be bought which provides this option?
Unless I'm not aware of another way, whenever the device in the cradle rings, you need to either remove it from its cradle to answer or use the loudspeaker. Correct?
As always, thanks.
Check this item, http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=108730 , while you should easily find it in other e-stores at a lower price, it has an audio out connector. I can actually answer a call while the phone is on its cradle just lifting pda+cradle to my hear and hitting green button without problems..
salut et bonne chance!
Merci, boobee !
I actually came across this cradle, but no one (in other threads) could actually confirm if "Audio" really means an audio output for the earphones. Well, I guess I'll have to ask one of the vendors.
I like your suggestion just to grab the cradle...
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Try this range of units, they are reasonably prices and work well!
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You guys are still sore over that whole "revolution&quo

...aren't you? It's the only reason I can come up with for the fact that it's completely impossible to obtain a car kit in the USA. Nobody wants to ship them to the US (if they answer e-mails at all), and nobody in the US is selling them. The Seidio looks great...but apparently doesn't actually exist. All I want is a place to drop my XDA II, have it charged, and connect to the GPS. Speakerphone would be a plus, but not required since I have the BT headset. Sure, I could use a generic holder and a cable, but hey, I'm both lazy and I love nice integrated solutions.
Argh. We are so behind on mobile communications here.
......a few months later...
so what did you end up with? i am in Canada and also have the same issues.
i want to charge my imate and hook up a gps wired or bluetooth..(also would mind playing mp3s on the car stereo, but may order an isound for this)
the seidio setup looks great but i can't find anyone who has one to say if its any good or not. what did you do?
I got rid of the XDA platform altogether after the fiasco with the unusable BT on the pda2k. I have an iPAQ hx4705 that goes into a Seidio car kit. For a phone I use an Audiovox SMT5600 Windows Smarthphone, which I simply leave on my belt while in the car. I can dial by voice using the BT headset, or dial from the iPAQ over BT.

Bluetooth earpices

Anybody got good or bad things to say about the Jabra 250 earpiece at all please? Does it need software and if so what, where cost???
Thanks
Pete
Easily available in the UK thanks
It shouldnt need software, its a bluetooth device so should work out of the box, however you will not get many of the features with the current bluetooth stack on xda 2.
I guess you mean the currentbluetooth software on the XDa. Can you advise is there any way to upgrade it and if so what are the benefits?
I have a Jabra with my XDA II and it's excellent.
In windy conditions it can be make it difficult for you to be heard. Otherwise it's great.
Allways bonds without trouble and calls are handed over every time.
I hated it. Worked fine, just hated how it fit, the comfort (lack of), and how the buttons work. I tried a whole bunch of headsets, and liked the HS820 most.
I've posted alot of pro and cons abt the Jabra....
Just to add to some of the cons:
1. If you are the type that uses hair gel, oil, perfume or something like that, be prepared as the metalic gray colour might discolor and come off.
2. Be extra careful when handling the Jabra....mine broke...if you noticed there is a screw that attaches the black body with the top one. If you bend the area there might be chances that the screw mounting might break.
I have it and I love it.
However if you wish to use it outside the slightest bit of wind makes you totaly impossible to hear. So for use in the car or inside it rocks but with wind it s**
Its great.
Only problem I've had with it is the grey part of the case has cracked but that due to where I used to wear it. Doesn;t affect the operation in any way.
I actually find it really comfortable to wear and often have it on all day. I do find in windy conditions not only am I difficult to hear but I also find it difficult to hear properly even with the volume turned right up.
But then again, I suspect none of the headsets will tackle the problem of wind noise.
Only fault I can say is the lack of mute but I think thats due to the profile and not the headset.
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I had a Jabra I could get to grips with it, but many people say its fine. Thats why back in June this year I sourced my own from China...
Since I posted this note below, back before the melt down, I have had a lot of interest and buyers for an Item which I use every day all day. I've had great reports back too.
I now have a website so if you want info you can go there are feel free to contact me direct.. These will be the best spec, fully loaded with goodies and very cheap at £34.98 delivered.. 12 month warranty and 14 day moneyback if you don't like it of any reason... no questions asked..
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I researched manufacturers in China able to produce a light weight (16mgs), small (54mm long 12mm thick 20mm wide) product with talk time of 6 hours and a standby of over a week! The earpeice doesn't need a ear hook, it auto-reconnects, it voice dials and mutes. You can pair it with your XDA and 7 other handsets if you really want. It works with all V1.1 compliant mobiles on either headset or handsfree modes.
Better yet it comes with a car charger, wall charger and USB charger in a gift box. Other goodies include 3 interchangeable ear cups, an ear hook if you want to use it and 12 month warrenty....
I have had one on trail for 2 months, while I negotiate with them to release it outside of Asia ( as it is very new product and only on general realese over there 1 month ago). Well they have sucummed and obtained the all important FCC & CE approval and they have agreed to ship a limited supply to the UK..... only 500 in total available in 2 styles, ten colourways..
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Are you going to offer a wall charger for the US?
I have the Plantronics M2500, actually got it for the crappy a** Ipaq h6315 and of course wasn't stable enough to use at all. But it works perfectly with the Qtek 2020. The microsoft stack may stink but it is much more usable than the Widcomm Version for PPCPE
I have the sony ericsson hbh-65 and I think it is a very good earpiece, clear audio, good volume range, very small and light and it works.
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I tried Settings/today..... but it doesn't appear anywhere. Can't remember this damn shortcut....
can you remind me ?
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I want to buy a Jabra headset for my i-mate (Himalaya), but I also want to use it with Skype on my PC (basically as a headset/mike combo). Does anyone know if this is possible?
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Yeah, can you please take some pics and post them here. Im intressted in how it looks like "for real" no product images.
Please take a photo on the stereo headset, do this asap and i will order my second Qtek phone in under a month hehe.
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oh thanks... damn the same handsfree that i got on my qtek 9100...
saw this..
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Is it just me, or is that headset pure crap? Feels like a $1 product. :roll:
Yup, feels cheap. Sounds a bit tinny too. But the volume is great when in a car.
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GeeZuZz said:
Is it just me, or is that headset pure crap? Feels like a $1 product. :roll:
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The included headset is pure junk. Looks crap (particularly the mic box in the middle) and doesn't sound good. Definately a step down from the one my XDA II Mini came with (or even the original imate Smartphone that I had briefly).
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