Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Car (CAR-100)

Is this the ultimate gadget for your Sony Ericsson mobile phone? Possible the coolest!

When it arrived it was packaged in an impossible to open plastic:-

The CAR-100 is charged using your mobile. It has a 10 metre range, works on Bluetooth v1.1.

It is controlled directly from the phone. It is compatible with the:-

· R520m, T39m, T610m , T630, T68i, Z600, K1010, P800 & 900 with extra software and of course my K700i.

When you get the CAR-100 you charge it by attaching it to the bottom of your phone. You can charge the CAR-100 for up to 60 minutes. Charging is complete when car light flashes green. To conserve power the CAR-100 turns off after 5 mins. I found in use it is vital to charge car before you need to use it otherwise battery discharges. If you use CAR-100 straight away you will get about 15 mins worth of fun.

Next you need to pair the device to the phone. The default passkey is 0000. When the car indicator light flashes green or red pairing is completed. Also make sure the car is close to your phone.

To operate car, press the button on roof. Bluetooth car Speed 2 appears in the display of your mobile. The keys of the phone move car forward (1), left (2), right (3) or backwards (4). To change the speed settings use keys "*", "0" or "#". The volume keys and joystick can also be used.

In practice the joystick control is easier.

It is also possible to alter the steering settings if the car pulls to the left You can change this with the steering switch between the front wheels.

To turn off the car, press and hold the button on the roof. If this button is pressed for more than 30 secs it clears all settings and pairing.

A little tip - be sure to remove dust from wheels as I found this could hamper performance.

I always wanted a new car, now I have one. And a bargain at £35 IMHO J))

Review by Gavin Fabiani-Laymond.

Comments or questions to gavin(at)pda247.com