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Wireless HeadsetsWireless headsets use a communication protocol called bluetooth. Bluetooth is a great option to consider in states that require hands-free operation of a cellular phone. The photos on this page show what a bluetooth headset looks like.
Keep in mind that your cell phone must be bluetooth compatible if you are expecting to take advantage of this hands-free option. The setup of a bluetooth headset is relatively simple if you follow the directions that come with the product. When wearing a bluetooth headset, you can hear the phone ring through the ear bud attached to your ear. You also can answer the phone by pressing a small button on the bluetooth headset. In addition to these options, there are also volume controls on the headset that are conducive to the hands-free experience. The manual that comes with the bluetooth headset will explain all of the options available.
Wired Headsets- The Inexpensive Hands Free OptionWired headsets are an economical way to become hands-free. Although the wired headsets are not as trendy as the bluetooth wireless headsets, my experience has been that the sound quality on both ends is much clearer with a wired connection. Bluetooth clearly has an advantage in the hands-free race; it uses wireless technology with no tangles and a clean installation, however, the simplicity, quality and cost of a wired headset (IMHO) is still superior to the more expensive bluetooth headset. The photos below show, in part what a wired headset looks like.
Car KitsCar Kits come in two flavors, "Installed" and "Portable". Installed car kits are usually installed by a professional, while portable car-kits are typically installed by the vehicle owner.
Car kits are a great way to conform with hands-free laws in your state and offers flexibility that wired hands-free options don't.
SummaryThere are many ways to become hands-free, the bottom line is your budget, your tolerance for technology, and what works for your individual situation. My suggestion is to go cheap first, then, work your way up. Hands-free laws are on the rise across the United States, so understanding your options are important to drivers that live in a state that has enacted hands-free legislation. If you are unhappy with the hands-free wired options, you have the option to spend the extra money on a wireless device. Consider this, would you rather talk from your wired home phone, or a cell phone? That scenario gives you some idea of the quality difference between a wireless and wired connection with your cell phone. |
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