| | |  | iPhone Accessories | Home » » Jabra CRUISER2 Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone | | | | | | | Description: | | STEER THE CONVERSATION WITHOUT TAKING YOUR HANDS OFF THE WHEEL The Jabra CRUISER2 Bluetooth in-car speakerphone makes hands-free conversation even easier. To start with, there is no installation needed. It connects automatically with your mobile and downloads your phonebook so it can tell you who is calling. And when you take a call, Noise Blackout technology and a dual microphone system ensure the conversation always sounds just right. Building on the legacy of the CRUISER, the Jabra CRUISER2 combines great sound in a design that makes it the perfect smartphone companion. The Jabra CRUISER2 offers driver-friendly technology. You'll receive spoken info. so there's no need to take your eyes off the road while you drive. Voice Guidance allows the speakerphone to deliver helpful instructions such as: "Pairing Mode", Connected", "Low battery", "and Language settings". Voice Guidance gives you pairing instructions which will guide you through the pairing process. The Jabra CRUISER2 will download your phonebook and announce who is calling using Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP). It can download 1.000 contacts per connected phone. If your phone does not support PBAP it will announce the number of the caller instead. | | | Features: | |
• Bluetooth-enabled, in-car speakerphone for safe hands-free calling while driving
• Acoustically optimized design with Noise Blackout dual microphones and a powerful speaker
• Connect it to your car radio with the FM transmitter and transmit your music and calls to your car speakers
• Advanced MultiUse allows you to have two active connections at the same time
• Downloads your phonebook and tells you who is calling
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 5.31 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.44 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.24 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.6 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 353 reviews |
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436 of 447 found the following review helpful:
 Jabra Cruiser2 vs. Motorola T505Nov 26, 2010
By Brad Willis
I own the Motorola T505 and the Jabra Cruiser2. It made sense to me to take a little road test and compare the two bluetooth speakerphones in an effort to determine which one is better. With my mom on the other end, I took to the local freeways and switched back and forth between the two units while mom told me what she was hearing on her end of the conversation.
Form: The Jabra Cruiser2 is attractive. It is lightweight but has a solid feel to it. Controls are simple to use and understand. The unit's design is understated and minimalist. A clip holds the Cruiser2 to your car's sun visor. Unfortunately, the Jabra's clip cannot be reversed. My car, an Audi, has sun visors that flip from front to rear, rather than the usual rear to front configuration. That means that I cannot use the Jabra Cruiser2 unless I mount it backwards. Conversely, the Motorola T505's clip allows the unit to be reversed, which gives one more mounting flexibility.
Setup: Pairing the Jabra Cruiser2 was quick and simple. A woman with a pleasant voice provides pairing instructions and also tells you quite clearly what's going on with the unit. My cell phone is a Palm Treo 755p, which was the model that came out just before the Palm Pre. For whatever reason, the Cruiser2 is apparently unable to download the directory from my phone. So when a call comes in, it simply announces the number rather than the name of the caller. I'm guessing this won't be a problem for most, as it's probably a simple incompatability between my cell phone and the Cruiser2.
Function: I used both the Jabra and Motorola units by listening through the internal speaker and I also used the FM transmitter function. The sound quality of the Jabra Cruiser2 is superior to the audio quality of the Motorola T505 when using its internal speaker. It's internal speaker seems to be larger, clearer and has a better volume output than the Motorolas.
According to mom, the microphone quality was similar between the two units. However, she felt that the Jabra's audio output was more "choppy" than the Motorola's.
When I use a bluetooth speakerphone, I usually set it to output to FM stereo. It is there that the Motorola has a clear advantage over the Jabra. I heard consistent background noise and static from the Jabra Cruiser2 where much less interference was heard from the Motorola T505. Several times, FM radio stations overpowered the Jabra's FM output. Yes, I clearly understand that the goal is to operate on a frequency where no FM station is broadcasting and I tried to do that. But the Jabra's FM transmitter did not seem up to the task. I'd rate it poorly with respect to it's FM output function.
Conclusion: There are things to like about the Jabra Cruiser2 and things not to like. It's appearance is sharp, setup is a breeze, and it's simple to operate. Audio quality and volume using the internal speaker is clear and relatively loud. But I'm frankly quite unhappy with the FM output of this unit.
I was torn as to whether to rate this unit 2 stars or 3 but I gave Jabra the benefit of the doubt with a 3 star rating. However, I don't expect to use the Cruiser2 much, if at all, because the poor FM transmitter is a deal breaker to me. So, if you're planning on using the Cruiser2 by utilizing its internal speaker, I think that you'll be satisfied with its performance. If you want to listen to calls and music using your car's stereo speakers, I'd skip this unit and instead consider the Motorola or a different bluetooth speakerphone with stronger FM output.
321 of 337 found the following review helpful:
 It's so easy to use - less than a minute to pair to your phone!Dec 05, 2010
By The Matrix Fan
"Video Gamer since 1979."
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1ZBM14V6RE79M In this video, I show you how I paired the speakerphone with my LG Xenon phone.
I also demonstrate the FM compatibility, the ability to play Youtube music, the ease of making a call, and the little extras that come with this device.
Enjoy!
52 of 52 found the following review helpful:
Jabra cruiser 2 vs Motorola RoadsterMar 11, 2011
By busymom
After reading all the reviews, I initially went with the Motorola Roadster. I liked that it had the ability to read text messages (my teenage sons favorite way to communicate with me) and that it turned on automatically when I got in the car. Once I had it, it works basically as stated but the sound quality was so poor and the fm transmitter was poor. I bought the Jabra 2 and have been using it for the past few days. I was so surprised when the voice came on reading me a text message! Motorola doesn't tell you this but the app MotoSpeak works with other units! Not only that but the quality of speech is far superior on the Jabra unit. So far, I'm really happy with it. Both units pair with 2 devices, both have FM transmitters, both use voice commands.
Based on my primary uses, here's my list of pros/cons for each
Jabra: Pros
Voice dialer is accurate
Display lights are easy to see.
Connects very quickly with my phone.
Good sound from the unit itself
Better FM transmitter (Washington D.C. area airwaves are packed but I get clear sound all around town)
Nice loud sound from unit, can use it if FM station isn't available.
Announces name of caller/texter
When using with GPS, it is clear and uninterrupted.
Cons:
Doesn't turn on automatically, easy to forget
can't dictate a text response
Points for Motorola roadster: Pros
Automatically turns on when I get in the car
Uses motospeak to play texts
More voice commands. Can just say "answer" or "ignore" for incoming call.
Can dictate a text response
Cons:
Voice dial is very inaccurate
Display lights aren't visible, don't know if it lost the connection
If unit is turned off, once turned on, it doesn't connect to phone unless it is first plugged into charger. Could just be a defective unit but a very annoying quirk
sound from unit too low to use in place of FM transmission
Poor FM transmission. Constantly having to change stations which makes it very hands on!
Cuts off the first part of sentece when using phone GPS
only gives phone number not name even though the phone book was downloaded.
I'm keeping the Jabra Cruiser 2 and sending the other back to amazon. Although the ability to dictate a text response is nice, I find it just as easy to call someone back instead. I don't mind having to turn the unit on when I get in the car. If I forget, the unit pairs so quickly that I can do it before I answer a call and not miss the incoming call. Hope that helps!!
81 of 87 found the following review helpful:
An excellent speakerphoneNov 22, 2010
By Dustin
I'm using this with a Sony Ericsson C905a.
Construction Quality: The unit feels great. It's nice and solid, with satisfying weight. It clips on my visor with the wire that doubles as the FM transmitter (clever!) and just feels and looks nice.
Setup: Pairing the device was as simple as a bluetooth headset. A robotic voice comes on when you first turn on the Jabra, walking you through the process. That same voice informed you that it has downloaded your phone book. To connect another phone, just hold down the phone button and the voice repeats the process. Easiest pairing I've ever experienced. The bluetooth will enunciate the names of incoming callers if they are in your phonebook. Setting up the FM transmitter to work was trivially easy. You hit a button on the side marked "FM" and the robot voice tells you the frequency to tune into (and a radio icon lights up). You can hit the + or - and the voice will announce a new frequency (these same keys control volume if you aren't using the FM mode).
Performance: The built in speaker is loud, but I much prefer using the FM transmitter. I'm really pleased with the noise cancellation. It's not perfect, but it is much easier to hear, and my wife says I'm easier to hear when I'm talking into this thing. The AD2P -> FM transmitter is a great bonus because my phone has a lot of music on it. The music sounds good, not great (you need a line in for better quality). Honestly, this is probably the biggest surprise for me because I usually hate FM transmitters. Bluetooth reception is also much better than the headsets I'm used to, probably because this device is a little bigger. I can leave my phone in my pocket and make and receive calls.
Battery Life: I have to be honest, I have only tested this for several hours at once between charging. It has been 'on' for 8 hours and handled at least 3 hours of talking without any problems for me, but I don't know how much longer it can last (I suspect much longer). I think I'll be better informed on how well the battery holds up after I've had it for a few months (I'll update this review). The device charges from a USB Micro cable and comes with a car charger adapter.
31 of 32 found the following review helpful:
This is fantastic!Dec 02, 2010
By Atomicwasteland
I've used this unit for several weeks now and I have to say that I am really impressed. I've used Bluetooth devices for years and this one is by far the best.
Originally I'd used a Motorola single ear Bluetooth earpiece and then several Jabra single ear headsets but I always had the following problems:
They were never loud enough for me. I would struggle with hearing, and would have to press the earpieces continuously into my ear to understand what was being said -so much for hands free driving! Plus, the earpieces, obviously, only provided sound to ONE ear. I don't know about you, but if I had a choice I'd rather not have something in my ear, and would rather use both ears to listen.
Additionally, some of the ear pieces were afflicted with echoes or delays, and I'd have to ask the other person to repeat what they said so that I'd understand.
Another problem was that when I would take the earpiece out of the car and transport it in my pocket, it would often fall out (because it would get hooked on the pocket and then bump loose and fall). I lost two that way, and ruined one by letting my clothes go through the wash with an earpiece inside. (Well, it actually worked after the wash, but you get my drift...)
The most annoying thing, however, was that I had to charge it often or it would start beeping, and I would have to do so regularly, which was a pain. I ended up charging it every night (along with my phone) just so I wouldn't forget.
So THEN I went to using my GPS which had Bluetooth capability built in. This was a HUGE step up over using the in ear headset. However, that also had two issues. First was that there was sometimes background noise. When going 65 mph in the car the road noise would sometimes muffle the conversation on the other end. Second, the GPS speaker, though appropriately situated for the GPS device, was not in the best location for hearing calls. It was on the BACK of the GPS (which makes sense because the GPS screen is in front), and I would hear conversations that would first have to bounce off the front window and then come back to me -not the most direct route. And third, and most annoyingly, every time I left the car the GPS would deactivate and I'd have to go into my phone's settings to re-pair with the GPS device. This took about 30 seconds and was not something I liked to do when driving! (At first I thought it was an issue with my phone, but when I got the Jabra Cruiser In Car Speakerphone I no longer had this issue...)
So FINALLY I got the Jabra Cruiser In Car Speakerphone and all my other issues went away. No longer was I losing my Bluetooth ear piece while walking, no longer was I losing that tiny thing in the wash, no longer did I struggle with hearing others, no longer did others struggle hearing me. Additionally, quite unlike with my GPS Bluetooth, my Jabra was located perfectly -about 12 inches directly above my head -which did not block my view at all, and provided the optimal microphone location. Also, the people I call with my GPS now say that my calls are clearer, and I can hear them even better as well. Instead of a small speaker on the back of my GPS (about the size of a nickel) I now have a speaker the size of a half dollar on the FRONT of my speakerphone and right above my head.
It really is like night and day with this device. I can hear things more cleanly, and the device has better volume controls, AND the person on the other end has no trouble at all hearing me.
And, there are some other great things about this device. First, it pairs AUTOMATICALLY every time after the first time. Now, when I get into the car and turn the device on it speaks to me and says something like "DEVICE ON". Then, a few seconds later it indicates (verbally) that it is now paired with my phone. I never need to struggle with my phone settings when I get in the car. I never have to find my phone when it is ringing to try to connect it to my GPS. Now it auto rings and I can answer it by pushing a button right above my head without even finding my phone.
Also, just like with a GPS you can charge the speaker system directly in the car. You plug in the included mini-USB car charging cable directly to your device and you never need to take it out of the car to charge it elsewhere. And, once charged (by indication of a green light coming on) you can then unplug the device and use it for many hours before it needs charging again.
And finally, this speaker system will work with TWO phones. When either me or my wife goes on an errand in the car (and the device is turned on) the system will automatically pair with both of our phones. (Haven't tried both of us getting calls at the same time, though -I imagine THAT wouldn't work.)
Love this product. LOVE IT!
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