IOGEAR Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit w/ Crystal Clear Sound & Up To 13 Hours Talk Time (GBHFK231) IOGEAR Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit w/ Crystal Clear Sound & Up To 13 Hours Talk Time (GBHFK231)

Pros: None

Cons: Well first off right out of the box it barely held a charge. It worked for about 2 weeks but the sound quality was not that good and it kept dropping the BT synch. Then eventually it just died. Totally dead.. The customer service leaves a bit to be desired as well.

Other Thoughts: I do not recommend this product. Save your money and put it toward something that will work better for you because this is not it.

Manufacturer Response:

First, thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for your experience. The product should not behave as you described. Since the unit is backed by IOGEAR's 1 year warranty feel free to contact our customer support at 1-866-946-4327 or email us: support@iogear.com. Again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: Solar charging works great. Holds a charge for awhile. Sound is good for such an inexpensive device. Works well with my iPhone 4. Automatic shut off.

Cons: Plastic feels kind of cheap. Falls right out of the visor clip if you tilt it down. You have to manually turn it on every time you get into the car.

Other Thoughts: If you just want something simple that you can use for the occasional phone call, this is perfect. The solar charging works really well and makes me wonder why more electronics don't have this feature since it works so well on this cheap bluetooth device. The issue with it falling out of the visor clip can be fixed with a rubber band. You might have to manually turn the device off if you park less than 15 feet from your house, or else the bluetooth connection won't disconnect. Overall though, this is perfect for someone who doesn't do a lot of talking on the phone, but wants the safety of a hands-free device (or if it's mandatory in your state).

Pros: La batterie ne s'est jamais chargé. Il est donc toujours branché à l'allume-cigarette et si je débranche, il ferme.
Il fait constamment du bruit.
Je regrette cet achat.

Cons: J'achèterais autre modèle et autre marque...

Manufacturer Response:

Merci d'avoir choisi IOGEAR et nous nous excusons pour votre expérience. S'il vous plaît nous envoyer un email avec un numéro de téléphone pour vous contacter au support@iogear.com. Nous serons plus qu'heureux de vous contacter un service de qualité et de traiter un numéro de RMA. Encore une fois, merci d'avoir choisi IOGEAR.

Pros: None

Cons: Dead right out of the box. Will not charge by any method. Very disappointed.

Manufacturer Response:

Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for your experience. Please email us with a phone number to contact you at support@iogear.com. We will be more than happy to contact you with quality service and process an RMA. Once again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: easy setting

Cons: Holder on to the front glass is to weak and dropping off easily.

Manufacturer Response:

Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for the inconvenience. I will have your comment forwarded to the product manager for review. Once again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: It might work well--if it worked at all.

Cons: It didn't work--could not charge it either way. One star is too many for a DOA product but I had to put in something.

Other Thoughts: The unit looks great and I liked the accessories, but it was DOA and never took a charge, either by USB or solar.

Manufacturer Response:

Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for your experience. Please email us with a phone number to contact you at support@iogear.com. We will be more than happy to contact you with quality service and process an RMA. Once again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: I bought 2 for each of our cars over 2+ years ago.
It's very important to charge it using the USB charger BEFORE using it with solar charging. I did that once when I first got it and when I keep it in the glove box too long.
Otherwise the solar panel keeps it charged just fine.

I love that I don't have wires to deal with and the sound quality is decent. I think the speaker is loud enough for me, although I could imagine if you are on a freeway with lots of wind noise it might not be loud enough.

It's durable since both of mine are over 2+ years old and still working. It was also easy to link both my wife and my phone so that's super convenient.

Cons: None. It works just fine for what we need which is occasional hands free calling while in car.

Pros: Solar Power, lots if accessories, ease of use, decent sound.
Iogear is quick in response to trouble tickets and issuing RMA.

Cons: BATTERY! First one gave out in about 6 months, second died in 2 months. Does not hold charge too long, so living in the Sunshine State, it charges back pretty quickly.

Other Thoughts: I like this unit, but after this 3 unit dies the warranty will be over and I will be looking for another manufacturer's bluetooth hands free device.

Manufacturer Response:

Thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for your experience. Please email us with a phone number to contact you at support@iogear.com. We will be more than happy to contact you with quality service and process an RMA. The GBHFK231 carries a 1 year warranty. Once again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: none

Cons: I was told by people that whenever I speak I sound like I'm echoing, so I sent it back to get a different one and I still have an echo this product sucks do not buy it

Manufacturer Response:

First, thank you for choosing IOGEAR and we apologize for your experience. The product should not behave as you described. Please contact our customer service at email: support@iogear.com and let us know in more detail on when and how you’re having this experience. We strive to ensure our customers are serviced with a properly working unit to exceed your satisfaction. Again, thank you for choosing IOGEAR.

Pros: Good unit that connects to a cell phone with a push of a button. The solar charge is a real plus. Once you pair it with your phone, mount it and forget it. The unit is fairly well made considering the price. Bottom line..... I would buy another one!

Cons: Just a little confusing setting it up but other than that no complaints.

Other Thoughts: Unit can be used for 2 different phones but I have not used this feature.