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Mobile users can stream music from their phone to a car radio, while using the in-car stereo as part of a handsfree kit, thanks to a tiny new gadget that plugs into a car’s cigarette lighter.
The Venturi Mini is the first device to combine an FM transmitter for audio with Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity. The pocket-sized gadget can be hooked up to your mobile phone via Bluetooth, with the FM transmitter allowing audio tracks stored on your phone to be relayed to the car radio.
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Nokia today issued a product advisory for the Nokia-branded BL-5C battery manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. of Japan between December 2005 and November 2006. This product advisory does not apply to any other Nokia-branded battery.
Nokia has identified that in very rare cases the Nokia-branded BL-5C batteries subject to the product advisory could potentially experience overheating initiated by a short circuit while charging, causing the battery to dislodge. Nokia is working closely with Matsushita and will be cooperating with relevant authorities to investigate this situation.
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Having a conversation in and out of the car is about as simple as talking to yourself, thanks to Nokia’s first speakerphone, the stylish Nokia Speakerphone HF-300. This detachable Bluetooth speakerphone hosts a powerful speaker and microphone. Its audio quality is enhanced even more with Digital Signal Processing (DSP), canceling out excess noises and echoes. No need to concern yourself with the power button – this clever device knows when to turn off (auto power off) after you stop talking.
“We are committed to providing convenient communications in the car – and out of it too. The beauty of the Nokia Speakerphone HF-300 is in its mobility, it goes where you go, when you want to talk. We are excited to have the speakerphone as part of our expanding enhancements portfolio to meet the needs of our consumers,” said Wolfgang Gärtner, senior category manager, Nokia Automotive.
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