Top 10 Bluetooth Cell Phone Car Kits

Most of today's cellular phones are bluetooth enabled. Among the most popular models, you must have heard about the PalmOne Treo, the Motorola RAZRs, the Samsung T509, to mention a few. There are literally hundreds of Blue Tooth cell phone models in the market today. Chances are, you own one. Click here for more information about extremely useful cell phone car mount.

One of the advantages of bluetooth accessories is their ability to connect to any cellphone as long as it is bluetooth capable. And there is more to it. Regardless of the manufacturer, one can pair a Motorola bluetooth headset with a Nokia bluetooth cellular phone.

For those of you who like the comfort of handsfree conversations in your car and do not want to spend an extra $200 for a new car kit every time you change your cell phone, here's what is available.

Bluetooth Car Kits can be portable or full installation.
The portable ones usually plug in your vehicle's cigarette lighter plug; some even come with rechargeable batteries and can be moved around, not only in your car, but also used as home/office speakerphones.

Here is the top ten list of best Bluetooth Car Kits.

1. Parrot Easydrive EasyInstall Cellular Phone Kit

2. Parrot RHYTHM N'BLUE CD MP3 AM FM Bluetooth Stereo Deck

3. Blue Ant Supertooth 2 Sun Visor Mounted Bluetooth Speakerphone

4. Nokia Bluetooth Speakerphone (HF-6W)

5. Jabra Handsfree Bluetooth Speakerphone (SP500)

6. Motorola Bluetooth Car Kit (98675)

7. Motorola Bluetooth Self Install Car Cellular Phone Kit (HF820 / 98666)

8. Samsung Bluetooth Car Kit (HKT100BDEG/XAR)

9. Raytel TellPhone 5000 Bluetooth Voice Recognition Car Kit

10. Parrot 3200 LS-COLOR Bluetooth Car Kit

Paring any of the models above phones is easy and indicated in any phone user manual. All you need to replace when changing your cell phone is a dashboard phone holder. However, most holders now have universal expandable grips so that the same accessory will work with many of your future phones.

Safe Driving Tips - Using Your Cell Phone While on the Road

Unless you drive for a living, or spend most of your time in your car, then you really don't have to spend a lot of money. Most people can get buy using 2 basic components - a car phone holder coupled with a bluetooth headset. Cell phone holders for your car are one of the hottest selling cell phone accessories on the web today. At last count, there are about 8 different types of mounts including Air Vent, Cigarette Lighter, Gooseneck Windshield and Weighted Friction Dashboard mounts. The type of car you drive, be it a sports car, mini-van or truck can be a deciding factor on what sort of car mount will fit your needs.

A few states, California being one of them, have laws in place that prohibit the use of anything that needs to be adhered to the inside of the windshield. This includes radar detectors, GPS units - and you guessed it - car phone holders. I'm pretty sure this law was passed to stop people from using their radar detectors - I could be wrong about this (but I'm probably not). 

In these areas the Air Vent Phone Holder or Cigarette Lighter Holder are very popular. An Air Vent holder attaches to the slats or louvres in your vents. They attach via 2 clips and are held steady by a stabilizer leg. The cigarette lighter mount plugs into any standard cigarette lighter port (it does not draw power from the port) and tightens in place. The flexible gooseneck can then be twisted and turned to any viewing angle that is comfortable to the driver.

Another accessory that you will need is a headset for your phone. This can be either a wireless, bluetooth headset or a much less expensive wired headset. To be fair - with all the competition out there today, Bluetooth headsets have come way down in price. If you will only be using it in your car then I suggest you spend no more that $25 - $30 for a new one. You can find used ones cheaper on eBay - but who wants to stick something in their ear that has already been in someone else's ear? Not me. Not wanting to sound biased - but the best bluetooth headsets I have used ( and I have used them all ) are the Motorola branded ones. Anything in the "H" series will work very well. People will scream "What about the Jawbone" and my response would be "What about it?" I'll stop there. Well, maybe I won't. I've had the Jawbone - and it is a good headset - but in my honest opinion I believe that Motorola produces some of the best headsets available.

Finding a Cell Phone Holder

Shopping for a cell phone holder seems simple enough, but it can be complicated by unlimited choices. A holder could be a phone case or cradle, the possibilities are endless, spanning from unique novelty cases to a vehicle installed cell charger. Especially with blue tooth, the most common are car kits which I will focus on. Consider these 5 points before you buy. Don't worry-no technical expertise required. Here are some common options to help select the right one for you.

Universal or Specific? There are holders designed for certain brands or specific models. One of the most important differences is whether you have a PDA or cell phone. This-along with size--is the only distinction that really matters when looking for a universal holder. Universal holders are inexpensive (as low as $10) and have a suction or adhesive mount for any vehicle. They are padded inside to secure a wide range of devices.

Passive or Active- This was confusing to me. I hadn't heard these terms used to describe a cell phone holder or cradle. Moreover, it was difficult to find their meaning; definitions weren't readily available on product sites. Eventually, I found it refers to charge. In a nutshell, active will charge the phone while in the cradle, while passive won't. Although, you can plug a travel charger cable into your phone while it's on the passive holder. Fixed is installing the active cradle to connect to the vehicle's electrical system.

  

Installation- Installation is simple with windshield or dash suction mounts. Adhesive discs are also common and can be placed anywhere. Another solution is a mounting platform like Proclip. The clips to dashboard seams for permanent and secure attachment. A screwdriver is needed but not to screw it to the car-no damage is done. If you're going for the gold, and want the electrical connection, leave it to a professional.

How To Secure Your Mobile Phone With A Cell Phone Holder

Oh no! Where in the world did you put your cell phone now? That thought goes through many people's heads several times a day. Cell phones have become so small and portable that they have also become incredibly easy to loose. If you are still putting your cell phone in your pocket or loose in your purse, you really need to consider using a cell phone holder.

A phone keeper will keep your cell phone in a secure place at all times. There are many different designs of cell phone holder, some of which clip onto your belt, others of which are designed to anchor your cell phone in a specific place in your purse. Other types provide a secure place to put your phone while you are in your car or at your desk. In any of these circumstances, having a cellular phone vessel means you will always know where your cell phone is.

Car safety is another important feature of a cell phone holder. A hands-free set is much more effective if you are not fumbling around with your phone in your lap. If you mount it on the dashboard of your vehicle, you'll find that you are able to keep your attention firmly on the road.

Besides keeping your cell phone in a convenient spot, mobile mounts allow you to express your personality by choosing from many styles.

Make a statement with your mobile phone holder by choosing from:

* Different styles-soft case, or magnetic mount on your dashboard?

* Different colors-they come in pastel and metallic colors

* Different themes-choose from many different themes

A cell phone holder is a good way to protect your investment. It keeps your high-tech toy from damage, theft or loss. These devices also add extra usability to your investment. They allow you to take your phone with you everywhere, including when you go running or head out to the gym.

Mobile holders offer you:

* Safety-no more digging around in your purse or pocket while driving

* Flexibility-now you can bring your cell phone with you anywhere!

* Personality-let people see a little bit of your style in the accessory that you choose.

With all of these advantages, the only thing that remains to be seen is which one you'll choose. Make a list of priorities of what you are looking for in a cell phone container and let that be your guide.