| As with many other countries around the world, | | | | Parrot focus on a high end market with a range |
| New Zealand is in the process of introducing laws | | | | of devices with colour screens and features such |
| that will make cell phone use while driving an | | | | as media streaming from your phone and caller |
| offence. As a result it will be an absolute | | | | display. Blueant only make Bluetooth devices, and |
| necessity for many phone users to purchase | | | | are a well known brand associated with Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth hands free devices. Bluetooth | | | | hands free devices. Motorola make a very |
| technology allows people to use their phones over | | | | affordable range of devices, and is a huge global |
| a small wireless network created in their cars. | | | | brand. Jabra specialise in Bluetooth products and |
| Receiving and making calls in your car becomes | | | | have a good range of affordable devices. |
| an easy hands free task, that is much safer for | | | | What to look for? |
| drivers. A law like this has been a long time | | | | When purchasing a hands free Bluetooth device, |
| coming in New Zealand, the UK has had such a | | | | there are a range of things that you need to |
| law for over 2 years. The news of this law has | | | | consider: |
| Bluetooth hands free car kit manufactures lining | | | | - Does the device have good range? |
| up to sell you their devices. | | | | - Is there any setup required? |
| Bluetooth Technology | | | | - How long is the battery life for talk time and |
| Bluetooth is a wireless network technology, that is | | | | standby? |
| ideal for creating small secure wireless networks. | | | | - Does the device have noise reduction? |
| Security is provided via device pairing. Many hands | | | | - How expensive is the device? |
| free devices can pair with multiple phones, with a | | | | - What extra features does this device have? |
| number of about 5 phones being normal. A | | | | - How many phones can you pair with the cat |
| Bluetooth network normally has a range of about | | | | kit? |
| 10 meters, so devices can easily pair within this | | | | - Does it look easy to use? |
| range. This technology is ideal for cell phone | | | | - Is the voice quality good? |
| devices, and the network standard is consistently | | | | This new law will be a good thing |
| being developed to improve security, noise and | | | | Using a phone while driving is dangerous. Any law |
| range. | | | | that prevents people from driving when not in |
| Brands | | | | complete control is a good thing. Bluetooth hands |
| The major brands of Bluetooth hands free | | | | free devices will provide people will a safe means |
| devices are Blueant, Motorola, Parrot and Jabra. | | | | of using their phones while behind the wheel. |