Bluetooth wireless headsets for cellular phones allow the consumer to speak on their wireless headset while keeping their cellular phone in their pocket, purse, or even glove box if they are in their car. This is an outstanding convenience for hands-free talking while driving. In a growing number of states driving is illegal while talking on a cell phone unless a wireless headset is used. The cost of one traffic citation is often enough to far outweigh the cost of purchasing a headset.

Bluetooth In Your Car

A Bluetooth wireless headset is able to interface with other Bluetooth enabled devices even in the car; many cars made after 2002 have factory standard Bluetooth GPS capabilities. With GPS,or global satellite positioning, a receiver in the vehicle connects with a satellite orbiting the earth, which is then able to relay the vehicles exact latitude and longitude back to the vehicle, allowing the driver to view their exact location.

Most cellular phones also have GPS receivers that allow certain services to locate the cellular phone; emergency services are hoping to use this technology to save lives. Some vehicle GPS receiver manufactures have taken the technology a step further and designed the device to analyze the subject’s location, and give directions to and from places, even accounting for traffic.

The most novel part is that if the receiver is Bluetooth enabled the driver may use their Bluetooth wireless headset to speak to the GPS device and never have to take their attention from the road. Additionally the driver could use the internet on their cellular phone in combination with their Bluetooth wireless headset to get directions to a specific place searchable on the internet.

Selecting a Wireless Headset

The selection of Bluetooth wireless headsets is as varied as its users. Some are a fairly basic bullet type shape that fits over the ear using a wrap around design. More futuristic models have a tube shape or even a extended bullet that would lie against the cheek. Many of the Bluetooth wireless headsets have changeable face plates so people can change the color of their headset. There are even some wireless headsets that are attached to a pair of sunglasses.

Kits are available which will changeover a non-Bluetooth phone into a Bluetooth compatible device by simply plugging it into the existing phone. Whichever headset a consumer would choose to purchase value is key. According to many customer reviews, the highest priced sets may not necessarily be the best quality. For the best value, a person should first consider which features are most important to them and purchase accordingly.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Jabra BT800 Bluetooth(tm) Headset with Caller ID