
Originally Posted by
C55
Perhaps I can better address this question as to the LI BT (Bluetooth) option Market Viability.
Unlike the Cheetah Wireless, LI BT Technology is much more complex, having to both carry not just simple RF like Cheetah to activate the basic control functions found on PASS, but, unlike PASS, must also carry a data stream to enable the seamless transfer of the LI Voice Alerts to the user. This means a more complex device and more expensive components. Our practical Taiwanese partner believes that potential buyers who see a Cheetah PASS Wireless system, albeit it less sophisticated than the LI BT option, being retailed for $175.00 and indeed for only $75.00 with a combined PASS purchase, won't pay more for the more sophisticated LI BT option. (BTW, I paid $250.00 to have my LI installed on my C55 and $275.00 for my wife's ML500 SUV) I disagree and feel we would. I strongly believe that LI Users, like cell phone users who pay far more for a BT Headset option for their cell phone as opposed to a wired headset that runs from their ear down a wire to their phone sitting on the seat or on the consoles, will indeed pay more for this BT option. With that said, let's see how our Taiwanese partner fares in the prototype's final market price after he completes it's real world testing.
Thank you,
Cliff - C55
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