Toyota will offer Bluetooth wireless connectivity for cell phones in 15 of its current models, and will include it in the all-new Venza crossover when it goes on sale this fall. The move comes at a time when an increasing number of states are making talking on cell phones without a headset illegal.
The Bluetooth system is part of the optional Toyota onboard DVD navigation or JBL audio system. On the Toyota RAV4, Corolla and Matrix, the optional JBL sound system brings with it the Bluetooth option, while the company’s trucks, SUVs and minivans, along with the Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius and Solara models get it with the optional JBL system or DVD navigation system.
The system will work with Bluetooth-enabled systems to integrate the phone’s operation with the sound system’s controls, giving users the ability to control their phones via the car’s steering wheel radio controls, or via voice commands thanks to built-in microphones in each vehicle. Once the phone is paired with the system and engaged, incoming audio calls are heard over the muted audio.
Toyota’s dedicated website provides a listing of compatible phones and functionality.



07/14, 1:40 PM
posted by:
HemiRoadRunner
Apparantly nothing interesting happened over the weekend. I did drive up to PA to check out Chrysler’s at Carlisle.
07/14, 1:43 PM
posted by:
t-ak-box
They should also bring out that portable navi. system in the Yaris throughout the Toyota and Scion line.
Sweet System.
07/14, 1:52 PM
posted by:
brassmonkey
In other, more exciting news, I had a chocolate donut with my coffee this morning. And I plan on eating lunch a little after noon.
07/14, 2:30 PM
posted by:
HemiRoadRunner
^^^ That sounds nice. I filled up with gas while I was on my lunch break. I bought a Mountain Dew, it wasn’t that cold, but it was still good.
07/14, 2:31 PM
posted by:
xyunya
^^^^^ and I can add healthy BM, if anyone interested in consistency I’ll dedicate a press release.
07/14, 2:38 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
You guys are making me hungry. Good thing it’s almost noon.
07/14, 2:41 PM
posted by:
MugenSentraKen
=====>>i’m so hungry i’m about to go to mickey-dees & order me a double cheesburger with no meat.
07/14, 3:11 PM
posted by:
tripleonefive
Well since we are talking food I recently got back into eating at Subway I had abandon them for years bc Blimpie and then the best, Quiznos came into town
I had a chicken breast 6 incher and they always put too much sauce on those things. It was drenching in ranch sauce
Just thought I would share
Toyota doesnt need tech to sell its cars Ford does and its working Im seeing at least 3 new Focuss per day
07/14, 3:48 PM
posted by:
brassmonkey
Well, I did eat a little after 12, just as planned. I had a Jack in the Box spicy chicken sandwich, no fries. Just the sandwich and coke. I think I’ll get some paper and draw pictures of tanks shooting people like I did in English class in 9th grade. That was fun. I might swim with the kids when I get home. It is warm today in Sacramento. Sorry for the over-exciting news. Hope I didn’t give anyone heart palpitations.
07/14, 3:51 PM
posted by:
brassmonkey
I thought I should add this. I found some red vines in my desk drawer.
07/14, 3:56 PM
posted by:
HemiRoadRunner
I think I’ll buy a lottery ticket on my way home tonight. I’ve got to stop at the stor to pick up some shaving creme and a new pack of Gilette Mach 3 razor blades. They work pretty good. There’s a funny show that comes on tommorrow night, it’s called Wipeout. It’s definitely worth checking out, it comes on 7pm central time.
07/14, 4:01 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
I just came back from lunch. I had pozole, made by my mother-in-law. She really knows how to make good Méxican food. Now it’s time to finish up the Olympics Vignettes spots that are due tomorrow. There are about 90 of these things altogether, but since they are cookie-cutters, I rip through them rather quickly. I have a meeting in about 30 minutes, too, but it’s a teleconference, so I can edit the vignettes at the same time. Also, later tonight, my wife will be taking some family portraits, and I will be installing Windows XP on my dad’s brand new iMac.
07/14, 4:12 PM
posted by:
HemiRoadRunner
That sounds cool. I’m about to leave from work. I’m still going to get my lottery ticket, Gilette Mach 3 razors, shaving creme, and probably some Captain Crunch and a Digorno pizza.
07/14, 4:18 PM
posted by:
A4
funny… thats what a sentra sounds like
a double cheeseburger with no meat
07/14, 5:40 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
And in other news, this thread has actually reached 15 comments!
07/14, 7:09 PM
posted by:
MugenSentraKen
====>>A4, maybe a GA16DE but not an SR20DET lol
07/14, 7:27 PM
posted by:
400horseSS
Thats the funniest sh*t ive read on here.
07/14, 7:28 PM
posted by:
400horseSS
My bad and I had a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch with lactose free milk cuz ill **** all week from the red cap milk.
07/14, 7:35 PM
posted by:
brassmonkey
Hemi, I used to use the Gillette Mach 3 razors, too. But paying $12 for 4 refills really started to piss me off. So, I started buying the disposable razors instead. They are surprisingly good. $4 for 5 razors with 3 blades, and swivel head. Not bad. Just a thought. And, I think Froot Loops are better than Cap’n Crunch. I would tie Frosted Flakes with Cap’n. I also like Pops.
07/14, 7:37 PM
posted by:
brassmonkey
Beatus, are you working on TV spots for the Olympics? Wonder why the OIC chose Beijing. Man, they got major algae problems, and then I read they got swarms of locusts. Maybe you could incorporate the alage for a vignette of the sailing competition.
07/14, 7:48 PM
posted by:
MugenSentraKen
===>>brassmonkey, what about Crunch Berries?
07/14, 7:51 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Yeah, they are TV spots for the Olympics, but they are what we call “tag ‘em and bag ‘em” spots. Basically, most of the content has been produced, and I’m just adding the sponsorship logo and voice where the guys says, “brought to you by…” After that, I have to add the commercial to the end of the sequence, and then I put the slate information on the front. This particular project is just tedious route type work. Since there are 15 different pre-produced vignettes and 6 separate clients, there are 90 different combinations. I’m done with the hard part. Now it’s just up to the computer to process it all so I can dub it to tape tomorrow.
I am proud to say, though, that out of the 9 different actual commercials (some clients are rotating two spots), I produced three of them myself. One is for a local Toyota dealer, and the other two are for D R Horton, the home builder.
As far as why the Olympics are in China, well, I don’t have any part of that. I’m sure the guys that were shooting the original footage tried hard not to get any algae or smog. I’m also sure the colorist did one hell of a job correcting the footage.
But the stuff I’m working with is actually old video from the last Summer Olympics, because the project consists of small stories about the athletes and the historic moments from last time. I still have a bit of China footage, but not much.
07/14, 9:16 PM
posted by:
brassmonkey
Not so much into Crunch Berries. I also like Trix and Count Chocula (when I can find it).
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Beatus, on those TV spots you are working on, the Toyota one in particular, does it have Bluetooth?
07/14, 9:53 PM
posted by:
HemiRoadRunner
Well, this is the first time I’ve got on LLN after work, but I thought it might be worth it to tell you guys I picked up my shaving creme, Gillete Mach 3 razors, Digorno pizza, and Captain Crunch, with crunch berries. The pizza worked out good, pepparoni. I think next time I’ll take brassmonkey’s advice and try the disposable razors, the Mach 3’s are expensive. I don’t think the razor matters as much as the shaving creme, I like the Edge brand gel. Well, I also saw Journey to the Center of the Earth saturday night, anyone else get a chance to see it. The 3-D kicks ass.
07/14, 11:06 PM
posted by:
beatusmongous
No, it doesn’t, BrassMonkey, but one of the salesmen on the spot is missing a tooth. Does that count?
07/14, 11:52 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
You bastards, I’m here at the summer place in the B.C. Okanagan for two weeks and I just spent 10 hours mudding and sanding the roof of our carport/patio in 90 degree heat. So how do you know when your equilibrium is being challenged? A good indication is when you take a leak when you wake up, go through 10 bottles of water and five beer at the end of the day before you take your next one.
07/15, 12:33 AM
posted by:
beatusmongous
Hey, Johnny, say “Hi” to my brother if you see him. He just got deported back to Canada the other day.