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Hands-free car kits are perhaps the best use of Bluetooth going. They provide both convenience and safety when making phone calls on the road. Features to look for include full duplex calling, one-touch operation, a good microphone that is placed well to pick up your voice without road noise, and easy installation. Many new upscale autos, like the Toyota Camry, have Bluetooth as standard or optional equipment, so all you need to add is your Bluetooth phone. Add-on kits come in two basic flavors: professionally installed units that connect to your car's speakers and power; and standalone models that have integrated speakers and run off batteries or your car lighter.
This hands-free car kit has two parts connected by a short wire: a speaker that plugs right into your car lighter for power, and a dash-mount controller/microphone. The controller has a button that turns through various menus and controls volume, and voice dialing direct to your phone. The portable design means you can move it from car to car easily, and take it with you when you travel, and you'll never run out of batteries.
This cleverly designed car kit is so small it will fit in your pocket or purse, and clips right on to your sun visor. It has a pick-up/hang-up button and volume control, plus a speaker and microphone. The rechargeable battery provides 15 hours of talk time. An AC wall charger is included. We recommend using an AC/car lighter adapter to recharge it right in the car.
If you want a portable hands-free kit that follows you right into the office, look no further than the Jabra SP500. This stylish Bluetooth speakerphone can sit on a conference table, hotel nightstand, or rental-car dashboard, letting you maintain the same wireless convenience everywhere you go. Provides 20 hours of talk time on 2 AA rechargeables.
This integrated Bluetooth car kit can be installed by any mechanic or handy do-it-yourselfer. You'll be connected as soon as you turn on your car, with a built-in microphone and keypad, and voice controls. It uses your regular car speakers for top sound quality, and taps the car battery for power, so you'll never need to recharge. Multi-user support for up to three phones.
This professionally installed hands-free car kit has an intuitive backlit controller mounted on the dashboard that features one-touch muting for the in-car audio system. It also has "sophisticated duplex, echo and noise-reduction technology for clear call quality and reduced interference."
