BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605

11.06.2009

I'm not a big fan of the thin metal clip on the rear side of the device, which latches onto your car's visor and holds it in place. To be honest, I haven't had any specific issues with it. But it's thin and flimsy, and I just have a feeling it could be troublesome after extended use. I would've liked to see a slightly thicker clasp, although I'm glad it's made of metal and not plastic.

Lastly, I had some issues automatically connecting to the FM transmitter after having turned it off and then back on, when getting back in the car, for instance. The speakerphone connected with my BlackBerry with no problem, but the FM transmitter connection automatically turned on sometimes but not always. The problem was an easy fix--I simply tapped the FM transmitter key on the speakerphone when it didn't automatically connect--but it was a bit annoying because I was unable to determine why it didn't consistently auto-connect.

So to sum that all up...

RIM's new BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone is a great option for anyone looking for an in-car hands-free product, but would rather not use a Bluetooth ear piece or headset. BlackBerry users, in particular, will appreciate its design since it compliments RIM devices and works with some BlackBerry applications, like Pandora radio.