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The ICE [Bluetooth Handsfree] Device is back

  • 29-12-2011 5:53am
    #1
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭


    This is back on groupon if you're in quick. Pinch of salt though, read this thread first. I had read it before, forgot about it, ordered it, and re-read it. Still happy for the price tbh, we'll see how it goes.

    Retails off bluetoothworld's website for the slightly ridiculous price of £60 or £75 with the charger bundle, on sale for €19 and €23 respectively - just helped myself to one.

    icedevice_1.jpg

    Manufacturer
    Groupon Link


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  • #2
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    Thinking i'll take a leap of faith and order one.

    One question; does anybody know what microphone is used during calls?
    Is there a mic on the device itself, or one to place around the car wired or wirelessly?

    I couldn't find anything on the site about it (may have just missed it though)


  • #3
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Im still waiting on my first order


  • #4
    pissed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,776 ✭✭✭pissed


    Seems a good price ....... but Groupon .... no thanks not worth the hassle.


  • #5
    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭yop


    Wouldn't touch groupon with a barge pole at this stage. Too much hassle with them.


  • #6
    bluefinger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,802 ✭✭✭bluefinger


    I scoffed at my technologically illiterate other half buying one of these last time it was on sale. I've been eating copious amounts of humble pie since. :D Can't believe the regular price.


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  • #7
    Coonster
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Coonster


    Anybody try and order their device on the site?

    It says mine is invalid code :-(


  • #8
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,489 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    Coonster wrote: »
    Anybody try and order their device on the site?

    It says mine is invalid code :-(

    I was getting the same problem, the code didnt start until 03Jan, it still wouldnt work yesterday, but worked today and got it ordered

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



  • #9
    viboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭viboy


    Yeah same for me - just ordered.


  • #10
    Soarer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,922 ✭✭✭Soarer


    That's twice I've missed the bloody thing now! :mad:


  • #11
    Coonster
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Coonster


    viboy wrote: »
    Yeah same for me - just ordered.


    I'm going to www.bluetoothworld.net/category/2-ice-device.aspx

    I'm clicking on the product and then going to the shopping bag and then entering my coupon here and it's saying invalid code.

    Is this the same steps that you are taking?


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  • #12
    viboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭viboy


    Yes - that's what I done - bear in mind the code was being reported as invalid yesterday. Double check the PDF you got from groupon and make sure that the coupon was supposed to become active today.
    Coonster wrote: »
    I'm going to www.bluetoothworld.net/category/2-ice-device.aspx

    I'm clicking on the product and then going to the shopping bag and then entering my coupon here and it's saying invalid code.

    Is this the same steps that you are taking?


  • #13
    Coonster
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Coonster


    viboy wrote: »
    Yes - that's what I done - bear in mind the code was being reported as invalid yesterday. Double check the PDF you got from groupon and make sure that the coupon was supposed to become active today.


    It was active from 8pm last night, that's why people may have experienced problems trying to use it yesterday before 8pm.

    I've emailed citydeals there and see what the story is with it.


  • #14
    sarah88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 502 ✭✭✭sarah88


    i bought this deal and put the order through on the 2nd? recieved confirmation email even though it also states on my voucher that its not activated until the 3rd,


  • #15
    Coonster
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Coonster


    I bought the car charger as an extra with mine, another person i know, didnt buy the charger as an extra and their voucher worked.

    For anybody who bought the car charger, did your voucher work?


  • #16
    sarah88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 502 ✭✭✭sarah88


    I bought the car charger with mine and the voucher worked


  • #17
    revz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭revz


    I'm not signed up to groupon, and wanted to get this after seeing it last time... If I signed up to groupon now would I get the voucher? Or could someone please give me the coupon code?


  • #18
    carrollreid
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭carrollreid


    I just tried to enter my code now, and it says it's invalid. I also went for the charger upgrade option.

    Grr....:mad:


  • #19
    Coonster
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Coonster


    revz wrote: »
    I'm not signed up to groupon, and wanted to get this after seeing it last time... If I signed up to groupon now would I get the voucher? Or could someone please give me the coupon code?


    No but they repeated it 2 or 3 times in the last month so just keep an eye out for it.

    go to this link https://www.groupon.ie/deals/cork/bluetooth-world/2314803

    and click on 'receive updates now'. You may need to sign up first.


  • #20
    napa104
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭napa104


    Hi, I'm having the same problem, i did notice that money hasn't yet been taken out of my bank account so maybe voucher isn't valid till money clears, just a thought


  • #21
    Coonster
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Coonster


    napa104 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm having the same problem, i did notice that money hasn't yet been taken out of my bank account so maybe voucher isn't valid till money clears, just a thought


    It has taken money from my account so i don't think thats what it is. i'm assuming if they sent you the code, then they have take payment for it


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  • #22
    napa104
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭napa104


    Hi,
    Any updates on the voucher code not working, money taken from account but code still not working, sent an email no reply, also rang them gve up after 10 mins on hold :mad::mad::mad:


  • #23
    Coonster
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Coonster


    napa104 wrote: »
    Hi,
    Any updates on the voucher code not working, money taken from account but code still not working, sent an email no reply, also rang them gve up after 10 mins on hold :mad::mad::mad:

    I'm having the exact same problem and no reply from the Bluetooth company or groupon :-((


  • #24
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Coonster wrote: »
    I'm having the exact same problem and no reply from the Bluetooth company or groupon :-((


    try this address
    tickets=theboxnetwork.uservoice.com@mailgun.us


  • #25
    napa104
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭napa104


    Hi, got a reply from Chris tickets@theboxnetwork.uservoice.com via mailgun.us who reset my voucher code and it now worked got a bunch of emails to say that order has been placed but reading some of the earlier threads i'm not certain that i'm going to get the unit in a timely fashion


  • #26
    Coonster
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Coonster


    napa104 wrote: »
    Hi, got a reply from Chris tickets@theboxnetwork.uservoice.com via mailgun.us who reset my voucher code and it now worked got a bunch of emails to say that order has been placed but reading some of the earlier threads i'm not certain that i'm going to get the unit in a timely fashion


    Thanks for that. A guy Bruce got back to me this morning and i sent him on the pdf of the Voucher and he re-issued it for me.

    Ordered now and all so ill see it in another 2 months :p


  • #27
    carrollreid
    Registered Users Posts: 28 ✭carrollreid


    After a few emails and a reset of my voucher, it finally worked. I typed in the code, rather than cut & paste, so don't know if that was the difference!


  • #28
    Lordfranto
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭Lordfranto


    carrollreid wrote: »
    After a few emails and a reset of my voucher, it finally worked. I typed in the code, rather than cut & paste, so don't know if that was the difference!
    Just got my ice Bluetooth and all ill say is don't bother ur wots his names its ****e, the transmitter is the cheapest I've ever come across. it actually causes more interference when its turned on than the static on blank radio station.


  • #29
    beauty007
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭beauty007


    I just got mine. Had ordered them on 21st december. I was keeping myself updated as to what was happening, and had requested them to let me know once it is dispatched. Long wait though! Hope it works, will give you my feedback soon.


  • #30
    Berberis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 785 ✭✭✭Berberis


    Received mine today also.
    Ordered it on Tuesday 3rd January on the day that they said that the code would be activated.
    20 days waiting is very good considering some people are still waiting since November.


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  • #31
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Still waiting. Ordered 7 December. Allegedly dispatched the 22cnd. No responses since then. Avoid.


  • #32
    Coonster
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Coonster


    Mine arrived last Friday. All I can say is that I'm delighted with it. It's as good as a parrot without the hassle of connecting it up. 10/10


  • #33
    steps_3314
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭steps_3314


    Ordered in December.recieved it 2 weeks ago. Only installed it yesterday as the fuse for the car lighter was dead. Anyway worked well for an hour and then just died. Looks like a really cheap piece of kit. Wonder if we can get a refund.


  • #34
    bmpsolutions
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭bmpsolutions


    i have my device working well but i have be on the FM station that i am linked to ?
    Would have thought that if i was listening to another station on the radio i should still be able to take calls


  • #35
    brady73
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭brady73


    I'm flabbergasted that anyone actually got to make an order, never mind actually received the device?!?! I've been trying since early Jan to redeem my voucher and I can't even choose the item to put into my shopping basket!!


  • #36
    Ms Happy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 727 ✭✭✭Ms Happy


    I bought one in November, paid the postage etc. and it still hasn't arrived!

    I have emailed both groupon and the sellers numerous times and have gotten lame excuses a number of times.

    AVOID!!!:mad::mad::mad:


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  • #37
    bmpsolutions
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭bmpsolutions


    I managed to get contact with several guys regarding my device they were very helpful in tracking it.
    The device works well if a little complicated to get started.
    When a call comes through i have to tune to a specific band on FM, higher up the radio and then press the button on the device. If you achieve that it works ok.


  • #38
    bmpsolutions
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭bmpsolutions


    [EMAIL="tickets@theboxnetwork.uservoice.com>"]tickets@theboxnetwork.uservoice.com>[/EMAIL] meant to add this mail contact, it may be helpful.


  • #39
    Dermot241269
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Dermot241269


    After waiting 9 weeks for my ice device, it arrived today. I can't get it to pair with my iphone4. It can see the device as ice comes up on my phone but refuses to connect to it. Any suggestions? I also don't know how it connects to a radio channel. I have put both radio and device to 88.1 but nothing happens, what am I not doing. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks D


  • #40
    bmpsolutions
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭bmpsolutions


    I don't know if i am doing something stupid but when i have my radio on in the car and a call comes through i have to change channels press the button on the device, press answer on the phone, all while driving?? Also the reception from the radio is bad when the device is on??


  • #41
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,489 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    I have one...

    Bought new car that has Bluetooth incorporated

    Dont need it any more

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



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  • #42
    bmpsolutions
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭bmpsolutions


    I am getting constant interference on the radio is it anything to do with the frequency i selected for the device?


  • #43
    babouska
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭babouska


    Stay away from these offers, I bought the original voucher in November, ordered it on the 6th December and 6 emails later, 4 different customer service reps , 2 promises of "we have raised a complaint on your behalf with the royal mail" and 2 promises of "we have passed your request for a refund to our financial department" and promises on each email that each of the above will be in contact with me I still have neither device nor refund.


  • #44
    Ms Happy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 727 ✭✭✭Ms Happy


    babouska wrote: »
    Stay away from these offers, I bought the original voucher in November, ordered it on the 6th December and 6 emails later, 4 different customer service reps , 2 promises of "we have raised a complaint on your behalf with the royal mail" and 2 promises of "we have passed your request for a refund to our financial department" and promises on each email that each of the above will be in contact with me I still have neither device nor refund.

    Glad I'm not the only one, misery loves company and all!!

    I am having the exact same problem :mad::mad:


  • #45
    babouska
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭babouska


    I had to ring groupon to ask for refund, they said they were aware of a problem with the suppliers, groupon are going to sort out the refund for me from here. I'm also going to ring PayPal as the last email I got was so badly written I think the gist was we will refund the postage costs unless you paid for it totally with PayPal. So as they say, watch this space.


  • #46
    Happy4
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Happy4


    hiya - I got mine, and actually like it (well I did like it until I lost my iphone connector piece). Emailed the company who replied saying I'd have to rebuy the WHOLE


  • #47
    Happy4
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭Happy4


    hiya - I got mine, and actually like it (well I did like it until I lost my iphone connector piece). Emailed the company who replied saying I'd have to rebuy the WHOLE package as they sell items individually :mad:

    I don't suppose anyone would have one spare I could have?? :o


  • #48
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    babouska wrote: »
    Stay away from these offers, I bought the original voucher in November, ordered it on the 6th December and 6 emails later, 4 different customer service reps , 2 promises of "we have raised a complaint on your behalf with the royal mail" and 2 promises of "we have passed your request for a refund to our financial department" and promises on each email that each of the above will be in contact with me I still have neither device nor refund.

    Bought one in December. Ordered end January. Arrived after around six weeks. Fantastic little device!


  • #49
    Renato99
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Renato99


    Does this work with the iPhone 4? I can connect via Bluetooth but the device is silent when I play ipod through radio freq (tried many freqs)


  • #50
    The Davestator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,492 ✭✭✭The Davestator


    No issues for me with delivery times. It's a great little hands free for the price and great that my other daughter can play games on my phone and I can still listen to music at the same time. (I had a cradle before and it was limited)


  • #51
    sdanseo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭sdanseo


    Renato99 wrote: »
    Does this work with the iPhone 4? I can connect via Bluetooth but the device is silent when I play ipod through radio freq (tried many freqs)

    Works for me, check your output settings on the phone. I tuned in Xmas FM cos I knew it was an empty station :P

    That worked fine and then I started getting interference so had to retune.


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