Safety First

Our childrens safety is one of the most important issues that we deal with on a daily basis or a least it is always in the forefront of our thoughts. It starts at a very young age when we start teaching things like “the stove is hot”, it continues as they get older with lessons like “don’t talk to strangers”, and “look both ways when you cross the street”.  In this day and age of cell phones in most homes when our kids reach middle school or somewhere in that age group we get them a cell phone to stay connected when they are away from us.  So let me ask you this. How is it that when our kids reach 16 years old we let them get a drivers license and armed with their cell phones and sometimes not the greatest ability to make the best choices send them into the world of  Life and Death decisions, that being the roadways of America.  There is a solution to this, which helps our young people be safer drivers and lowers the risk of teenage traffic accidents. Put a  Bluetooth speakerphone in their car, when properly set up there are speakerphones that will not only let your child make and take phone calls but they can send and receive texts by voice and do not have to touch the phone to do it.  Visit gohandsfreeusa.com to find a great selection of Bluetooth hands free devices at competitive prices, and we offer free shipping.

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Know what you are buying?

There has been a lot of confusion with buying a Hands free device and what it will do for you. This may seem like a no brainer but we are hearing the same complaints over and over. When people get their new device home and are ready to use it it will not work the way that they thought it would.

The first thing to make sure of is that your cell phone is Bluetooth enabled. If it is not than no Bluetooth device is going to work with it.The next and most important step in picking a device is not only to make sure that the device its- self will do the list of demands that you require but also that your CELL PHONE will do the same things. If your cell phone doesn't support voice commands than you will not get voice commands through the hands free device. It is a simple as that.So it might require you to up grade your phone in-order to have all the features on your wish list. But at the very least know the features that your phone supports and than shop accordingly. Your phone provider can tell you what Bluetooth apps that your phone will support. It doesn't hurt to have a device that will do more that your phone, you might decide to up-grade the phone someday and than you won't need to get a new device. But don't expect all the features to work until the phone is up-graded to match the device. For a wide range of Blutooth hands free devices with a any of the features you might want, and free shipping visit us at gohandsfreeusa.com.

Picking the right Bluetooth Device

Now that you have a good understanding of the differences of the three main types of Bluetooth devices the next decision that you will need to make is, which Device best fits my needs. To get started on the right path you will first need to ask yourself, how do I want to use this device? There are three different types of hands free devices to pick from for personal use: The Bluetooth Headset, the Bluetooth Speakerphone, and the Bluetooth Car Kit. Although each of these products can have a lot of the same features they each have very different applications. If you use your cell phone for calling, texting, music, and more than you will want to look at products with the following features; Once set up you will want a device with total voice commands, you will want text to speech, Multi-point connectivity, A2DP technology for streaming music, and some form of noise cancellation technology. There are other features you can get depending on the Manufacture and the individual product, but this gives you a good place to start. Compatibility is really not an issue these days like it was in the early days of Bluetooth. Now with the way Bluetooth Protocol is written most devices as long as they are Bluetooth enabled they will be compatible. So now that you know which features you want, lets look at what type of device you will need. If you what a device for your personal use any where you go than you will want a Bluetooth head set. These devices are worn on the ear and as long as you are with-in thirty-three feet of you your cell phone you will be hands free. If you want a device just for the car but you have more than one car, and you only want one device you would want the Bluetooth Speakerphone. It clips to your sun visor and can be moved from car to car very easily.Some of these devices have to be turned off and on when you get in or out of the car. But there are some on the market that connect as soon as you get in in the car and disconnect when you leave the car. If you are a person that likes thing to be permanent than the Bluetooth Car Kit is for you. These devices are wired into the cars electrical system.( most of these devices recommend professional installation) you can also get these devices with touch screens GPS capability and a wide range of options. To fill your hands-free needs go to gohandsfreeusa.com and find the Bluetooth hands free device that beat fits your life style.

WHAT is a BLUETOOTH CAR KIT?

The Bluetooth Car Kit is for the person that likes a more high tech approach to the hands free world of talking and driving.
When considering a Bluetooth car kit, it's best to have a professional install the system, ensuring proper installation.  Most of the Bluetooth car kits will include a major component that attach to your dashboard, either in front or behind. With the new Cell phone laws going into effect around the country Hands Free devices are the way to go these days, and reduce the number of people driving and talking on the phone at the same time, a safety factor plus reducing the risk of a hit to the pocket book. Several different functions are available with most Bluetooth car kits. When shopping, do consider the option of 'available call' controls on the control switch and whether or not the Bluetooth car kit will allow you to automatically mute the stereo system in your vehicle when receiving incoming calls. The ability to control speaker voices through an earpiece or your car's stereo speakers is also an option to consider.
A Bluetooth car kit comes with multiple functions and options that will fit the needs of pretty much anyone. The basic function controls within a Bluetooth car kit include volume, mute and voice activation capabilities as well as answer and end functions. Most models come with a stand-alone speaker, though many customers prefer to hook up the Bluetooth car kit to their vehicle speaker system. Many models automatically mute stereo systems. Other models offer noise cancellation as well. This feature is a must.
The Bluetooth car kit is compatible with just about every major brand of cell phone. The leading Bluetooth car kit on the market today is the Motorola IHF1000. This model goes beyond just simple voice activation and allows you to voice dial numbers one at a time. The voice menu on most major brands of Bluetooth car kit systems allow users true hands free options when it comes to answering calls, dialing by name or via storage of over a dozen contacts, and dial by number on mobile phone keypad options.  Some models will let you integrate GPS. If you want a Bluetooth Car Kit for your car visit gohandfreeusa.com to find to one to fit your needs.

WHAT is a BLUETOOTH SPEAKERPHONE?

A Bluetooth speakerphone (also Bluetooth Portable car kit) is hands-free cells phone device that attaches to a car visor, pairing with your Bluetooth enabled cell phone to provide higher quality speakerphone. Most cell phones have a Speakerphone built in, but the quality is not always to good and you are not hands free when using this function on your cell phone.

In many states within the U.S. it is now illegal to use a cell phone when driving unless it can be used with a hands-free device. If you only want hands free capability when in your car the Bluetooth Speakerphone is the product you will want to consider. The nice thing about a Bluetooth speakerphone is that is does not need to be worn and should provide superior audio quality.

The speakerphone attaches to the car visor with clips and is battery powered with the ability to be recharged by an adapter that fits into the cigarette lighter. The microphone might be built-in or external, extending on a short arm from the speakerphone. The device features basic function buttons for answering calls, ending calls, redialing and adjusting speaker volume. Other features are available such as streaming music and text to speech, as long as your cell phone supports those features. Bluetooth technology utilizes radio waves to link the devices together without need of wires or cables. Once the speakerphone has been paired with the cell phone, incoming calls can be answered by using the function buttons on the Bluetooth speakerphone.

You’ll still need to use the keys on the cell phone to place a call, unless redialing or if your cell phone and the speakerphone both support voice commands, a feature becoming more and more popular in light of the hands free laws.  Some speakerphones archive the last several calls received, allowing one to scroll through them by using a dual-mode function button. A model like this might also have a small LED screen that displays the caller’s phone number. To save power, LED Screens commonly only light for a few moments.

Many Bluetooth speakerphones are made with echo-canceling technology that improves sound quality, A must in any brand Speakerphone that you purchase, potentially making the call clearer than if using the cell phone itself. If you wish to purchase one of these Products visit gohandsfreeusa for a wide range of the latest models

WHAT is a BLUETOOTH HEADSET?

You've all seen them, those things hooked to people's ears that make them look like they just walked out of a Si- Fi movie. When we see people walking down the street, apparently talking to themselves, sometimes in a rather animated way, it might not be a mental issue, they could be talking on a Bluetooth Headset.

A Bluetooth headset is a wireless device that connects one to cell phones, PCs, laptops, digital cameras, printers and even video game consoles. It has worldwide range capabilities and a short-range radio frequency. The distance a Bluetooth headset can pick calls is about 33 feet from the power source, mainly your cell phone. There are some exceptions to the rule when it comes to the Office Headsets. As most of them have a booster built in that lets them range up to 1000 feet depending on the model. The Bluetooth headset device also uses a radio communications system, and as long as the signal can be picked up, so can you. Understand, that in order to make a Bluetooth headset work, Bluetooth headset must be compatible with the device with which you wish to communicate.  As new Bluetooth Protocols are written and implemented compatibility is becoming less and less of an issue.

One of the most positive aspects of Bluetooth headset capability is that it allows hands-free use. Especially with new laws on the books regarding people driving with cell phones, a Bluetooth headset offers a safe alternative, and yet allows necessary communication between parties or hardware. A Bluetooth headset also allows users to transfer data from the headset to a destination such as a palm pilot as well. The younger groups will appreciate the fact that a Bluetooth headset can control gaming consoles such as Play station 3, Nintendo, and new Wii technologies.

Bluetooth technology isn't limited to the Bluetooth headset. It's also found in just about any newer types of electronic and computer equipment being made.  Bluetooth technology is more user friendly today than when it was first introduced to the public around 1998. Major companies such as Intel, Nokia, Sony and IBM have all taken advantage of Bluetooth technology and developed products and services to support it.  You can purchase a Bluetooth Headset at gohandsfreeusa.com

Bluetooth and the Young Driver

Parents, here are some scary facts that you should know about as you are about to send your young driver out into the world:• 16-year-olds have higher crash rates than drivers of any other age. It is estimated that 16-year-olds are 3 times more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash than the average of all drivers.• $40.8 billion was the estimated economic impact of auto accidents involving 15-20 year old drivers.• Most car accidents are entirely preventable. Drivers are most likely distracted, tired or possibly drunk. The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration reports that most drivers engage in activities that take their attention away from the road. These activities include:
Talking with other passengers: 81%
Playing with the radio or CD: 68%
Eating or drinking: 49%
Using a cell phone: 25%• More than 3,800 young drivers age 15-20 are killed every year in traffic crashes. • More than 326,000 young drivers are injured.• Young drivers are involved in fatal traffic crashes at over twice the rate as the rest of the population. • The number one cause of death for 15-20 year olds is car collisions.• In 2004, 7,386 people were killed in crashes involving young drivers ages 16-20 • The 16-year-old population alone will increase from 3.5 million to over 4 million by 2010.  More kids higher Stats.                                     That's probably enough information to get my point across. That is, we owe it to our young driver to help them be as safe as they can be. One way we can do this is to put a Bluetooth hands free device in their car. The one that I would recommend is the Bluetooth Speakerphone. There are models on the market to day that once set up will come on as soon as they get into the car. It will also send and read Text Messages by voice.  And all cellphone functions are voice controlled. No more holding a phone while driving. As Parents lets do our part to make the driving experience as safe as we can. Don't kid yourself by thinking " I told him-her not to use the phone while driving" They are kids, not bad kids just kids. Decision making is not their strong suit yet. WE need to help them out, put the Bluetooth Handsfree Device in their car.

Does Bluetooth = Safer Roads

To see if the use of Bluetooth technology makes our roads a safer place to drive we first have to look at some statistics on driving with out a Bluetooth hands free device. In the US over half the drivers poled said they talked on their cell phones while driving. The figure is probably closer to 85%. That is a staggering number of drivers. Stats show that young drivers are more likely to text than talk on the phone while driving, this means that the group of drivers with the highest accident rate are being more distracted than ever. 7 out of 10 admit to texting while driving. Business men are more likely to talk on the phone will driving. Over all if you talk on the phone while driving you are 3 times more likely to have an accident.
So how does a handsfree device make our roads safer?  In order to use a cell phone you have to hold it to your ear and that takes one hand. One less for steering the car. To make a phone call you have to dial, that takes one hand and you have to look at the phone to do this. Now you are not even looking at the ;road. Texting  you not only have to hold the phone but you have to look at it each time you send a text or receive a text. The time not looking at the road just went up astronomically.

You can own a Bluetooth device, a headset a speakerphone or a car kit that completely frees up your hands and eyes for doing what they are supposed to do when driving, that's steering the car and watching the road. Anyone of these devices can be bought with features that allow you to answer calls send calls and receive and send text messages using only your voice. So if you want to become a safer driver look into getting a Bluetooth hands free device now.

Top 10 Bluetooth Benefits

1- Bluetooth is gaining popularity because with this technology you can still drive your car and talk on the phone without violating any Laws. Of which more and more are being passed each month and will continue to be passed until we are like Australia, Handsfree devices required for the whole Nation. Its not that far off.
2- Wireless,We can now take multiple devices with us in our daily travels and not be concerned that we forgot all the wires needed to run them.
3-Another advantage of Bluetooth is Bluetooth keeps to itself. It won't interfere with other wireless devices. Interference is a huge issue with other forms of wireless technology.
4-Bluetooth protocol (language) is the same no matter which device you are using as long as it is B7-luetooth enabled. This means any device from any manufacture can connect to any other device as long as they both are Bluetooth enabled.
5-Bluetooth costs less to purchase and impliment than any other wireless technology.
6- Connecting one Bluetooth hands free device to another is simple, as long as the devices are with-in 33 ft, of each other these handsfree devices are able to recognize each other for a simple and easy connection.
7-Bluetooth does not require a lot of energy to function properly. Bluetooth use a power saving strategy called "frequency hopping"This uses a low energy signal that requires less power to operate. There fore smaller batteries. This come into play in the use of handsfree devices such as the Bluetooth head set.
8-Instant network capabilities, With Bluetooth technology you can set up PAN (Private Network Area) connecting up to seven devices with-in 30 feet. You can also set up multiple PAN's in the same area as interference will not be a problem.
9-Upgradeable-One advantage of Bluetooth technology it is easily upgraded.All Bluetooth devices are requires to be upgrades, which will provide new benefits an the future.
10- Bluetooth technology is recognized world wide insuring that you will see this technology grow redefining wireless communications.

Will Bluetooth be in our future?

Bluetooth Technology is not going to disappear any time soon. As can be seen by the number of new products that are arriving all the time. Companies like Nokia, Sony and Microsoft work tirelessly to find new ways to use this technology. There are Market reports that state that there will be over 100 new products developed because of this technology. It seems that the potential of Bluetooth technology is limitless. It started out as a short range form of communication that allowed Bluetooth headsets to connect to cell phones. It has already evolved into the computer world. Bluetooth is very popular in both the private and professional sectors giving this technology a very wide range of fields to be implemented into. Bluetooth technology is expected to have a large impact on a number of industries in the future. We already see it in the Communication, Computer, Automotive, and Automation Industries. And others will come on board as the true potential of this Technology is realized, An example of this is that right now many states are passing laws that you cannot drive and talk on your cell phone. The answer to this is a Bluetooth hands free device. Not only does this technology allow you to comply with the law but it makes you a safer driver. I would say that is a fairly large impact right now.