Thursday, May 08, 2008

  • Hands Off Your Cell Phones

     

    I'm not one who has a hard line opinion on whether cell phones deter from one's ability to operate a motorized vehicle or not.  There are the studies that support the theory that drivers using a cell phone while driving are less capable to operate their vehicle than those who do not.   There are also the studies that say there is no difference in whether one uses a cell phone or not.  I'm sure we've all had that near death experience with the crazy driver on the cell phone.  Regardless of which side of the debate you sit on, here in California we will all need to start using hands free devices if we want to use our cell phones in the car.

    California hands-free law and teen driver cell-phone ban

    Autos – Hands-free driving laws are being enacted all over the United States.
    California has 2 new laws going into effect on July 1st, 2008. One of the laws (SB1613)
    allows a driver to use a cell-phone if there is a hands-free device used. The other
    California driving law is Senate Bill 33 (SB33). Senate Bill 33 bans drivers under
    the age of 18 from using cell-phones while driving.

    So recently my wife and I have been having discussions as to which hands free devices we should use.  Being the gadget guy that I am, I enjoy the idea of purchasing a new bluetooth headset.  Yes it is funny when you see people talking on them and it looks like they are talking to themselves, and I can't help but feel for the people who wear them all the time in their ears even when not in use and think that they look cool.  Sorry Dad!  Despite the potential for social awkwardness, I have enjoyed using bluetooth headsets.  I just wish that I hadn't left my last one in my pant pocket as the pants were being washed.  DOH!!!

    My wife does not like blue tooth because she prefers using a wire headset piece.  She prefers this over bluetooth because she feels that the sound quality is better, not to mention the fact that they cost $20-$30 bucks compared to $100-$160 for a good quality blue tooth head set.  Let's just say she doesn't like the fact that my last one was destroyed and I am looking for a new one to be a law abiding citizen.  (At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)

    For the cost sensitive folks out there that are looking for a good, cheap and viable alternative, here is the solution:

    hands_free

    I know what I'm getting for my birthday!

     

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