Subject: [NEXTEL-1] New smart car comes with handsfree technology

From: [email-masked]
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 18:00:53 -0400

New smart car comes with handsfree technology

[The Orange smart city-coupe]
Orange and DaimlerChrysler UK have joined forces to
launch the UK's first car that comes with an integrated
handsfree phone system.

The Orange smart city-coupe has Bluetooth handsfree
phone technology that lets drivers use their phone without
taking their hands off the steering wheel.

The new technology enables the phone to remotely link up
to a laptop, PDA and the Orange smart city-coupe without
the need for wires.

By directing the call through the speakers, the driver can
answer calls by switching their Orange phone on in the car
and press a button near the rear view mirror.

Voice recognition also allows the driver to call someone in
the mobile's phonebook just by saying the name. A call can
be answered simply by saying 'answer'.

In addition to an Orange Pay Monthly Sony Ericsson T610
mobile phone and Bluetooth handsfree kit, the Orange
smart city-coupe also features 'jack black' body panels and
leather upholstery with seat heating.

It also comes with air conditioning, remote central locking
and electric windows, RDS radio/CD player and Orange
badging.

The coupe costs £8,995 on the road and is available in
smart car showrooms across the UK from

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