Parrot SK4000, Bluetooth Hands-Free Motorcycle Kit

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Does anyone own one or know somebody that does own one.

I'm thinking of buying one to try.


Some text from their website.
"Now you can make and take calls, listen to FM radio or play your favorite digital music ? all while riding calm and cool. Parrot SK4000 is a full-featured Bluetooth hands-free kit designed expressly for motorcycles. Completely wireless, it fits on your helmet and automatically links to a Bluetooth A2DPenabled cell phone in your pocket or saddlebags. Its built-in, rechargeable battery provides up to ten hours of use and recharges via a mini-USB jack. A 110-240 Volt AC/DC charger is included."


http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/motorcyclekits/parrotsk4000


Jay
 
It does look nice but I don't see how the mic would work on the outside of a full face helmet like they have it pictured?
 
In looking at their stuff on Amazon, I don't see this product listed, so Bob's hunch may be correct. The rest of their gear is definitely on the pricey side of the spectrum.

John
 
joeseedoo said:
We are getting our first batch in this week. I guess our first customer should give us feedback
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Joe,

Are ST owners getting a group discount from your store?

What is your return policy on this item, if it does not meet my expectation.

Jay
 
joeseedoo said:
We are getting our first batch in this week. I guess our first customer should give us feedback
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Wouldn't it be great if a vendor were to offer a free item to a member here in exchange for a detailed review?

I'll volunteer to be that test subject for the Parrot SK4000 :D
 
Well, unless they step up with a 100% satisfaction money-back guarantee, I wouldn't go near it. Manufacturer's performance claims have little to do with reality, and that boom mike looks useless with a full-face helmet.
 
If it handled Zumo's voice and MP3 I'd be in! And I agree that the microphone looks difficult for a full face/modular helmet.
 
st11ray said:
It does look nice but I don't see how the mic would work on the outside of a full face helmet like they have it pictured?
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Finewest said:
And I agree that the microphone looks difficult for a full face/modular helmet.
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I agree... You're not going to hear anything but wind noise when 'at speed' with a full-face or modular helmet...
 

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You people have no imagination.

That is a marketing photo showing the boom, not where you would position it to actually USE the product.

Since it is a boom, you obviously would twist it up inside the helmet, just like every other product that is designed that way.

Did a light bulb go on for anyone??
 
Rob Hephner said:
You people have no imagination.

That is a marketing photo showing the boom, not where you would position it to actually USE the product.

Since it is a boom, you obviously would twist it up inside the helmet, just like every other product that is designed that way.

Did a light bulb go on for anyone??
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Oh WOW! You're RIGHT! DING! ... Oh crap... It's too short... :(:D
 
Up to 10 hour battery life does not do me any good on a 12 -14 hour day. Then how am I going to charge it while camping at a site without power? I do not want to have to carry another charger plug. Battery life will only go down over time and use. Yes, I would love not to have the wire from the comm system, but I will hold off for now. Bluetooth has a ways to go for me, and I am a new technology lover. I will stick with my always powered by the bike comm system for now.:D
 
This products was announced last year, looks great.
But ifI understand it correct, the FM RDS is not built in, but needs to come from a telephone with radio?
 
Finewest said:
Oh WOW! You're RIGHT! DING! ... Oh crap... It's too short... :(:D
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It is a M A R K E T I N G shot! ;)

That means......it might not be the actual product, but a representation of that product......so before you think it is too short, wait for the early adopters to report back. ;)

At that point we will all know for sure.
 
But like Dan says, it would be a pain to deal with recharging on multi day trips. I'll stick with the tried and true for now.
 
Rob Hephner said:
It is a M A R K E T I N G shot! ;)

That means......it might not be the actual product, but a representation of that product......so before you think it is too short, wait for the early adopters to report back. ;)

At that point we will all know for sure.
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Oh yeah! You're right! Darn! Why didn't I think of that!? ...oh oh... I can't chew on it! :(:D
 
My first Bluetooth headset worked great. But was basic, no FM and only pairing to one device. Battery lasted about 5 hours. Charges in about 30 minutes. Intercom was main thing we wanted, and it worked well for that. At around $30 each (Motorola HS830 ebay), good first unit.

Upgraded to Scala Q2, which has FM and can pair to 4 devices. No A2DP though, so many phones will not play music through headset. Battery life is a staggering 9 hours, when 100% on with voice or music!!!! Excellent! If you don't listen to music, it should last much longer. If you turn it off when stopped, again extends life between charges. Charges in about an hour. Heck, toss it on it's tiny charger while you stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and might get non stop use out of it.

So battery life is relevant to what you have used for "cordless Bluetooth" communication in the past.

The thing that intrigues me about the Parrot is longer battery life, pairing up to 10 devices, and A2DP profile. The Q2 allows some 3 bike pairing, not full 3 bike pairing. If this Parrot allows full Bluetooth pairing with even 4 bike headsets using same, that would be perfect.
 
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RobsTV said:
My first Bluetooth headset worked great. But was basic, no FM and only pairing to one device. Battery lasted about 5 hours. Charges in about 30 minutes. Intercom was main thing we wanted, and it worked well for that.

Upgraded to Scala Q2, which has FM and can pair to 4 devices. No A2DP though, so many phones will not play music through headset. Battery life is a staggering 9 hours!!!! Excellent! Charges in about an hour. Heck, toss it on it's tiny charger while you stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and might get non stop use out of it.

So battery life is relevant to what you have used for "cordless Bluetooth" communication in the past.

The thing that intrigues me longer battery life and pairing up to 10 devices, and A2DP profile. The Q2 allows some 3 bike pairing, not full 3 bike pairing. If this Parrot allows full Bluetooth pairing with even 4 bike headsets using same, that would be perfect.
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9 hours of battery life is useless when you are running 12 to 14 hour days and stopping for only 30 minutes at a time. And those are the times that you need to be able to count on your system!
 
st11ray said:
9 hours of battery life is useless when you are running 12 to 14 hour days and stopping for only 30 minutes at a time. And those are the times that you need to be able to count on your system!
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If you only stopped once for 30 minutes, tossed it on the charger while you ate, you would add at least 4 hours onto the usable time, plus would not be using it for those 30 minutes. Now, we are talking close to 14 hours of talk time, without changing you habits.
 
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