Archive for February, 2008
Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Hippo with your handsfree?
Well the guys at Bluetrek are quite odd, well at least their marketing is! As reported by shinyshiny the focus may be on unusual adverts, and hippo’s but they have a fair range of handsfree kits and headsets as well.
No Comments » - Posted in Bluetooth Car Kit News by CM
Monday, February 25th, 2008
Venturi Mini - but not mini on features
The Venturi Mini is a Bluetooth handsfree kit, with an FM transmitter, that can also recharge your phone, direct from the car’s cigarette lighter.
Stream music from your mobile or MP3 player and then take your calls through the speakers of your radio.
Easy to use - just plug it into the cigarette lighter, and tune in […]
No Comments » - Posted in Bluetooth Car Kit News, In Car Systems by CM
Thursday, February 21st, 2008
Thailand must drive handsfree from 8 May.
In anticipation of the new law comes into effect in Thailand from 8 May, Motorola are expecting the market for Bluetooth headsets to grow from 300,000 units sold last year to 1.5 million this year. This is in the market in Thailand that has about 54 million mobile phone users.
In addition to new Bluetooth headsets, […]
No Comments » - Posted in Bluetooth Car Kit News by CM
Monday, February 18th, 2008
Massachusetts move to ban the use of handheld mobiles whilst driving
In the USA, Massachusetts have moved a step closer to going handsfree. Last month, the lower house passed legislation to ban texting whilst operating a vehicle, and also requiring drivers to use handsfree technology while making voice calls.
The bill was approved 107 votes to 47; Police would be able to stop drivers that are […]
No Comments » - Posted in Bluetooth Car Kit News, Driving safety by CM
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008
JVC Bluetooth Car Kit adapter
Whilst there are a great number of Bluetooth car Kit is available, the chances are that they will not connect into your existing in car entertainment system, meaning that you end up with an additional box to clutter up your car dashboard.
An alternative you may want to consider is retrofitting either an entirely new in […]
No Comments » - Posted in Bluetooth Car Kit News, In Car Systems by CM
Friday, February 8th, 2008
EGO Flash Bluetooth Handsfree
The Ego range of Bluetooth car kits look amazing and the Ego Flash is no exception. This is their mid range product, but combines style with features.
There is a high definition OLED display, with caller display, text messages, and phonebook integration and inside the sleek black casing the EGO Flash boasts full audio streaming and […]
No Comments » - Posted in Bluetooth Car Kit News by CM
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
Handsfree Bluetooth Motorcycle Kit
Parrot, already an established manufacture of hands-free Bluetooth car kit`s, have announced a product suitable for motorcycles and scooters.
The innovative handlebar control connects wirelessly to the speaker and microphone attached to your helmet, and via Bluetooth to your mobile phone which you can leave in your pocket or bag.
In addition to promising crystal clear […]
No Comments » - Posted in Bluetooth Car Kit News, Driving safety, In Car Systems by CM
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
Don’t Text And Drive
Here is a frightening statistic; apparently 66% of American teens text while driving. If talking on your mobile whilst driving is dangerous then how much more so is texting?
Now this statistic comes from a company called Yap, makers of software that will allow you to dictate text messages without needing to touch your mobile, and […]