Iphone 4 Cradle - Do I need it?

[PHPsauce]

I see that Audi have released the Iphone 4 Cradle. I was wondering do I need it?

I can already connect to the car via bluetooth but does the cradle offer any advantages?

I guess it would be a handy place to store the phone?

Your views please.

[A4 Lad]

When I bought my B7, I had the cradle holder but not the cradle attachment itself. Seen it on ebay for around £50 and was going for the buy it now button when I thought the same as you. DO I NEED IT ? I researched it and apart from somewhere to keep it, as far as I found it, the only thing it does is display your phone book on the dash ect. I dont honestly know but am fitting a MFSW at the minute so would also like to know any advantages.


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[adrianwalker]

When I bought my B7, I had the cradle holder but not the cradle attachment itself. Seen it on ebay for around £50 and was going for the buy it now button when I thought the same as you. DO I NEED IT ? I researched it and apart from somewhere to keep it, as far as I found it, the only thing it does is display your phone book on the dash ect. I dont honestly know but am fitting a MFSW at the minute so would also like to know any advantages.


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I don't use a cradle and my phone book is displayed on the dash.

[A4 Lad]

Mine shows up who is calling but I thought the cradle lets you do more stuff through the steering wheel ? Not sure now lol


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[M32]

The cradle will charge your phone and connect it to the cars aerial for better signal.

[NickH A4]

connect it to the cars aerial for better signal.

That's why you should get a cradle

[tungstentim]

does the cradle make a big difference? Can anyone comment as I'd like one too but thought it was just an added toy or gadget.

I understand that it connects to the aerial on the roof, but does it make a massive difference or a slight one?

Tim

[adrianwalker]

Mine shows up who is calling but I thought the cradle lets you do more stuff through the steering wheel ? Not sure now lol


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This is what I see on my dash with bluetooth from iPhone

[NickH A4]

does the cradle make a big difference? Can anyone comment as I'd like one too but thought it was just an added toy or gadget.

I understand that it connects to the aerial on the roof, but does it make a massive difference or a slight one?

Tim

For me it improves it by as much as two bars, typically one bar compared against not docking my phone in the cradle. The biggest benefit will be in areas of poor reception where it really does make a difference.

Nick

[pitch3110]

If it improves signal I think it's a no brainer, cost aside of course.

That said how much is it and I guess only from the dealers?

Ta
Pitch