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Equipped with a 200 W MOFSET amplifier, the Parrot RKi8400 can offer you a new musical experience. Totally integrated into the vehicle’s audio system, conversations and music are transmitted via the speakers for maximum listening quality. To make the experience even more enjoyable, the RKi8400 has a built-in equaliser and includes sound effects that can be adapted to any style of music. The Parrot RKi8400 also provides instant access to your music. Thanks to its special cables, it can support any musical source you want: iPod, iPhone, USB flash drive, and even SD cards, Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) peripherals or any other analogue player. You can easily browse through your music library and view the playlist and album covers on the colour screen. A highly practical storage compartment is located behind the RKi8400’s removable front panel, ideal for hiding your phone, MP3 player or USB flash drive. A special cover provides your devices with excellent protection, whatever the circumstances. To access your devices more quickly, use the autoinsert mechanism on the front panel. The insertion process is quick and you only need one hand to do it. The very first time you connect the Parrot RKi8400 to your mobile-phone, it automatically copies the contacts in your mobile’s phonebook. To make a call, use the voice-recognition function (by pressing the green button) and say the name of the person you want to call. Alternatively, access the phonebook and listen to the RKi8400 read out the names. Confirm the person you want and dialling begins. To pick up an incoming call, just press the green button.
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- Hands-free phone book access and conversations
- Instant access to your music. Thanks to all your digital music The Parrot RKi8400 also provides instant access to your music.
- For mobile phone, for PDA, smartphone, for MP3 player, for USB devices, for analogue music players, for SD and SD/HC cards
- 4x50W MOSFET amplifier
- Profiles: HFP, HSP, Bluetooth Stereo, (A2DP), AVRCP, OPP, PBAP,
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 Pleased So Far |
| Review Date: April 8, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Larry E. Huhn, Oregon |
| I just installed my new RKi8400 and I am impressed so far. I was concerned about the installation because I have read reviews talking about the oversize face (?) and other installation problems. The actual installation could not have been easier. I had my old one out and the new RKi8400 in my VW Eurovan in about 15 minutes. It does stick out from the face of the dash a little more than the previous unit but I don't that as a problem. |
Much better than the RK8200. This one works.
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| Review Date: February 12, 2010 |
| Reviewer: A. Mal, Cyprus |
This car stereo has lovely, innovative gadgets that work quite well. The previous model, the RK8200, was utterly crap. But all issues are dealt with in the RKi8400.
Connection of the faceplate now uses a strong magnet to keep it in place. A clean, simple and strong connection. Also, the jog wheel has a more professional design, while frequent updates keep the firmware fixed.
Connection with the i-pod is smooth and fast. No lag at all. The sound is great, it displays all play-lists and album covers. It also supports text for languages other than English, just like the i-pod itself (i.e Greek).
Voice recognition has come a long way with this stereo. You no more need to "train" it to recognize contacts when you call them. It has a built-in voice recognition system and it's quite accurate!
Only problem is, you sometimes need to really shout out the name in order for the system to receive it. And the volume for the telephone call instructions and the radio is the same, which can be annoying if you want the radio turned down low but decide to make a call, because then you can't hear the instructions.
Other than that, I am very happy. I have only had it for a month and I hope it continues to work as well as it does. A last positive aspect is the service I receive from Parrot whenever I need something. In Europe at least, they are very helpful. |
So Far So Good...
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| Review Date: January 19, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Ben, Orange County, CA USA |
I have had this unit installed in my car for a couple of weeks now. The authorized Parrot rep that did the install (and who apparently knew what he was doing) had no trouble at all, and the unit looks clean installed. If your Parrot installer says he doesn't think it will fit in your car, go to Parrot's website, and find another installer.
Having used the unit for a couple of weeks, I am very happy with most of the features. The bluetooth works seamlessly, and it should, considering other manufacturers like Alpine and Pioneer use Parrot for bluetooth technology. I have had no complaints from the people on the other end of the line, in fact, most of them can't believe I'm in a car. My wife owns the Minikit by Parrot, and she says the bluetooth works great for her as well. I use the radio with a 3G iPhone, which works fantastic because the music streams through the bluetooth connection. For some reason I have had trouble getting Pandora radio to stream through the bluetooth, not sure why, but I guess I could use the aux in if I wanted to listen to Pandora.
The radio stations (particularly the AM ones) start out snowy when I first turn on the car, but once I change the station and then change back it clears up. Not sure why it does that, and since that's an easy fix I wouldn't consider that a deterrent to buy the unit. The unit did freeze once on me when streaming music through the bluetooth and trying to use the aux jack on the phone simultaneously (just experimentin'), but resumed working with a reboot.
One more pro with this unit is the fact that you can update the software whenever Parrot releases a new version, so hopefully any bugs will be worked out with later releases.
All in all, this is a clean looking unit, that does what it says it will do, and is reasonably priced. I wouldn't recommend it to my grandpa, but you might like it, especially if you have a later generation iPhone (3G or 3GS). I'm giving it four stars because of few hiccups I've experienced so far, but if Parrot releases a software update that fixes those I would give it five. |
Wish I could write a real review...
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| Review Date: November 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: little chair, Indianapolis, IN |
I can't honestly say I've tried this product. The problem is that although I bought one and it's sitting next to me right now, it will not fit into any of the 3 cars that I own. The face is significantly wider than a standard single-DIN head unit. I'm not sure how that simple fact made it past Parrot's Quality Control department or the myriad reviewers that I've read. It would have been nice to know this before ordering. Parrot's website makes a vague mention of various adapters you might need. Well, to fit it into any of the cars I own, I either need a new dash panel, or in the case of one of them, an entirely new and wider dash/console.
I called several Parrot-certified installers in the area, and not only did they not have any experience with the RKi8400, they didn't seem at all interested in helping me solve my problem.
Too bad. This thing claims to have all the features I need and none of the features I don't. It's perfect for me. But I'll be sending it back to Amazon unless Parrot comes up with some answers fast.
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if the radio actually powers up - it is OK
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| Review Date: March 31, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Narunas Bukauskas, Brooklyn, NY USA |
I received mine through Amazon reseller - arrived as promised, on time and as described.
3 stars are meant for overall experience - i.e radio died 6 days after install and it took more than a week to get a replacement from Parrot. (reseller absolved it's responsibility for the dead radio with quoting some fine print - so read it before you buy).
install: standard - the faceplate is larger than normal, but fit my van OK. check your dash if you have some extra room around the standard single DIN slot. Microphone went in fine, no accessories connected and car antenna went in with an adapter - I have a short euro sized antenna lead.
function: OK - If you expect a good "hands free" performance - this is the one to get! I used G1, Droid and Nexus One to connect - all telephony worked acceptable, with phone book sync and voice commands. 5 Stars here.
As Bluetooth Audio devices: some glitches, disconnects and even freezes that required the removal of the faceplate to reset the radio. Overall acceptable - 4.5 stars
As a AM/FM radio - very good! Finally was able to hear some quality from my lacking outside antenna! 5 stars
Appearance - dated: The little screen color schemes, fonts and wallpapers scream mid 2k - the buttons stick a bit on the faceplate, feel cheap.
Updates - One major advantage of this is the ability to upgrade the OS - I quickly got the latest software patch directly from Parrot and installed it. I run only Linux, so Mac instructions worked fine, no need to get the bloated Parrot updater, even for windows. The radio appeared to function better, more stable in Bluetooth as well.
Usability - I used this with everything but the IPod/IPhone - all as described. Parrot radio through Bluetooth as well as media playback from the phones. USB stick was fine - never did get to see the album art on the radio. Have not tried playback from the SD card. Updated the available wallpapers through Bluetooth push - all is well.
Have to give usability 1 star - since for the last week or so I did not get to used the radio. It died without any warning, would not power up, checked the fuse in the back, the van fuse for the radio - all OK. The faceplate has a mini USB port that I have plugged into a pc, just for curiosity, the faceplate powered up and appeared to await updates. After radio died - the faceplate did not powered up on plugging into USB - so I assumed it was dead for good. Contacted Parrot for replacement, which is on the way now for over a week.
Buggy radio- but overall possibly the best hands free device that I have seen. |
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