| Hardwired Carkits |
Portable Carkits |
Bluetooth Headsets |
| A professionally fitted handsfree carkit allows the driver to maintain safe communication even when on the move. There is a range of carkits to suit all types of phones, PDA’s and BlackBerry devices. |
Plug it into your car cigarette lighter adapter to charge the device(portable carkit) and your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone operates wirelessly in hands-free mode. Your mobile phone doesn’t need line of sight; it can be stored inside a pocket, briefcase or trunk. |
These consist of an ear piece and microphone that connects to your phone wirelessly, enabling you to talk without holding the phone to your ear. Move freely with ease, increasing your productivity leaving your hands free to do other tasks. |
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| Expensive |
Good Compromise |
Cost Effective |
| Always in the car |
Casual Driver but don't like things around your ears |
Casual Driver |
| Permanent Installation |
Can move between vehicles easily |
So portable it can stay on your ear |
| Superior audio and microphone quality |
Still need phone to dial |
Private Conversation |
| True handsfree operation with no need to handle phone |
Low Cost Handsfree Option |
Leaves Hands free to do other things |
| Integration into cars sound system for muting |
Easy to Install yourself |
No wires, but awful if you don't like things n your ears |
| No earpiece required |
Voice Quality can be low |
Bluetooth Headsets are Interchngable between phones |
| Requires professional installation |
Requires charging |
Phone and Headset still require charging |
| Extra features like voice dialing functionality and playing music through your car stereo (depending on model) |
Extra features like voice dialing functionality and playing music through your car stereo (depending on model) |
Still need phone to dial |