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I got this kit so I could play music wirelessly from my phone in the car. It is great and better than I expected. I can start the music, change tracks, pause, play, and stop music all without even touching my phone. I have been using a Sony Ericsson w580i and it works flawlessly with it. It even synchronizes contacts to the mk6100 everytime it connects so that you can navigate through contacts with the mk6100.

I also ended up buying an Insignia Pilot bluetooth mp3 player. I could fit my whole music collection plus videos on the player and play them through the mk6100 at the same time it is connected to the phone. When a call comes in, the music on the player pauses and the call comes through, when I hang up, the music automatically resumes.

Everything about the mk6100 I like except that when playing music, the screen on my car's stereo turns off. This normally wouldn't be a problem except that my car displays the time on that screen so I can't see what time it is when I am playing music with bluetooth. I am not sure if this will be a problem on most cars or not, but it is in my Accord.

I love the MK6100. It works as expected with a couple of minor surprises, but all in all, I would definitely buy it again.
The noice-cancellation software does a funny thing. If you raise your voice, it starts cancelling the noise. As long as I speak at a normal tone, my calls go through crystal clear. Also, I bought the MK6100 specifically because the control screen and touch control can be detached and taken with me or hidden in the car when not in use. The only problem is; after taking the control screen off a few times, the inside connector broke (inside of 2 days). The seller was an e-direct seller and, of course, didn't return my calls. The manufacturer honored the warranty and sent me a new piece very quickly.
I love being able to answer the phone without a funky ear-piece and because the call comes over my speakers, it's loud and clear. The unit also has a separate volume control so when you end the call, you don't get blasted by the stereo.
As I said, a couple of surprises, but I would definitely buy it again.

I recommend that you not waste your money and look for another brand. The remote unit works unreliably, even with a new battery. The microphone in the display is pretty much useless. They must know that they have a problem because it comes with a separate mic but even when that mic is located within 6 inches of your mouth and you talk extra loud, people complain that you can't be heard. There is no volume adjustment for the mic. Also expect to spend another $40 to $60 on a wiring harness so that it will work with your radio.

If you have an iPhone, you will have to have the firmware downgraded so that it will work with the phone. If the remote happens to be working and you touch the green button, it will dial the last number that you dialed on your phone and you cannot make it hangup. You must stop the call with the phone.

I wasted my money and I will have to remove it from the car. Their tech support has been no help.

Great Unit paired right up with my Verizon Blackberry and Dare. Easy install used plug and play harness from [...] I used the plug in Mic supplied the sound was much better. The Radio sound is great and so far no one has had a problem hearing me they all say I sound crystal clear.

I purchased this Parrot Car kit along with a Metra car cable adpter for my new Honda Pilot since they don't come with optional bluetooth capability. I have had it for about six months now and this thing has been a problem since day one. I installed it exactly as recommended by the Parrot instructions. It comes with the dual external mic, which sounds like it is cutting in and out constantly. It doesn't matter if the AC is off as well as the radio. The inside of the car is as quiet as it could be. I have used it with an LG Dare, LG ENV and a Blackberry Curve phone. It does the same to all phones. After contacting Parrot support they sent me out a new unit. It worked exactly the same. I found myself using my earpiece most of the time since no one can really hear me through this thing. I have even moved the mic to different areas of the car to see if the sound improves to no avail.