Added some photos in my gallery of the telephone installation in the armrest for interest. Also shows how an ipod can be connected and concealed (reasonably) neatly.

Simon , good to see the pictures .

Just had a call from my dealer as I had complained that the Nokia 6230i would not work in the 6230 cradle. It seems as has already been reported that it is a software issue on the Nokia phone so Landrover are saying ??So it is upto Nokia to update the software ?? Has anybody else found out any other information on this Nokia 6230i phone.

I also know a 6230i owner that can't get it to work in their '06 Range Rover Supercharged (same system).

As the system was developed by Nokia, you think they'd get it right... but I digress. If it is indeed incompatible, I wouldn't expect a "fix" anytime soon based on the history of the PTI (when first used on '05 RR).

grommet wrote:

I also know a 6230i owner that can't get it to work in their '06 Range Rover Supercharged (same system).

As the system was developed by Nokia, you think they'd get it right... but I digress. If it is indeed incompatible, I wouldn't expect a "fix" anytime soon based on the history of the PTI (when first used on '05 RR).

Give it up Sim!! Sure, the L.C. may have a better quality rating over all but you wind up spending >50 G's on a toyota! Cut the rope: choose for the RRS - The Land Cruiser will be replaced soon by a successor - meaning that within 6 to 18 months, you'll be driving in a non-current model car... with the RRS you'll have heads turned for years to come  - Robert

2006 Mercedes SL55 AMG - Black Opal
2005 Porsche Carrera 997 - Artic Silver
2006 Range Rover Sport V8 - Buckingham Blue

gribnau wrote:

Give it up Sim!! Sure, the L.C. may have a better quality rating over all but you wind up spending >50 G's on a toyota! Cut the rope: choose for the RRS - The Land Cruiser will be replaced soon by a successor - meaning that within 6 to 18 months, you'll be driving in a non-current model car... with the RRS you'll have heads turned for years to come

I intend to! Nervous or not, the RRS is just too strong an offering! I just have a difficult time understanding, the lack of attention to the details.

How are you enjoying your new car/truck/wagon (still am not sure how LR owners refer to their vehicles)? Saw the pictures you posted in the gallery. Gorgeous! Buckingham Blue is dazzling and yet very conservative, and the Alpacha interior is the perfect compliment. Looks like I am going to be a mimic.......sorry! BTW, did my email address get through to you?

simmikie

Thx - i send you a dozen of pics yesterday - total of 26 MB's
You didn't get them obviously - i will resend them a little smaller... - Robert

2006 Mercedes SL55 AMG - Black Opal
2005 Porsche Carrera 997 - Artic Silver
2006 Range Rover Sport V8 - Buckingham Blue

For your info: Here in the UK the 6230i has been out for a few months now, approx April, however I am with "O2" and they hav'nt launched the phone on their network yet....... each week/month that I have contacted them for some reason they have repeatedly put the launch back! Could this be they are not happy with some of the software issues & want it all corrected before launch?

Who knows???

They now tell me it will be launched 2/7/05 
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Update: I have had a 6230i on O2 for the past 4 weeks through Carphone Warehouse . I can say it does not work on the RRS using the 6230 cradle but works fine on Bluetooth . If you try it in the cradle it comes up with USB errors , and does not work at all , you then have to switch the phone off to make it work . Not too sure of a solution.

Thanks nickp,

I will try and contat Nokia to see what is wrong & of any software updates etc ?

Update: I have just emailed Nokia re issues (2.20pm) await response...... 
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I rang Nokia and they told me straight that they offer no support for non Nokia phone cradles. I explained the situation with the RRS cradle , but they told me to contact a Nokia repair centre that does firmware updates. I called them and was told that the latest firmware is 03.30, this is what is on my phone and that they were not aware of any issues with the Landrover cradle. They are now though. They said the next release of firmware will be approx two weeks time , but he did not know what this would sort out.

gribnau wrote:

Thx - i send you a dozen of pics yesterday - total of 26 MB's
You didn't get them obviously - i will resend them a little smaller...

nickp wrote:

I rang Nokia and they told me straight that they offer no support for non Nokia phone cradles. I explained the situation with the RRS cradle , but they told me to contact a Nokia repair centre that does firmware updates. I called them and was told that the latest firmware is 03.30, this is what is on my phone and that they were not aware of any issues with the Landrover cradle. They are now though. They said the next release of firmware will be approx two weeks time , but he did not know what this would sort out.

Thanks for the insight NickP, perhaps between us we'll get this small problem sorted........ but there again I have got untill september before my RRS arrives Plus both my wife & I are still to upgrade to the 6230i in the next few weeks, so as soon as we do I shall try the phone in the Dealers Demo. 
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Having just spoke to Landrover Customer Services, I can confirm they are aware & currently receiving several enquiries a day re 6230/6230i problems & are hoping to get a revised / new cradle adapter out on the shelves ASAP ( in testing as we speak )

So patience is a virtue  
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Thanks for the info. Are they saying then it is down to the cradle , or could it be the firmware on the phone. As I understand it both phones use the same connector on the bottom? Nokia are due to release new firmware in the next couple of weeks. Other users who have Nokia car cradles are also having issues with the 6230I , so I guess it miust be phone firmware related.