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PRESS
RELEASE- For immediate release
“2,300
MOTORISTS RECEIVE SUMMONS EACH YEAR
FOR
USING HANDPHONES”
The
New Paper, April 15 2008
Bluetooth
Handsfree Kits Keeps You On The Right Side Of The Law.
Singapore,
18 April 2008 - Using one hand to hold the handphone to communicate while on
the road distracts drivers and reduces their ability to control their vehicles
and react to changes in road situations. Advice
taken from the Singapore Traffic Police’s website says,
“Because of the seriousness of the offence, Traffic Police urges all handphone
users to make use of handsfree sets to answer their calls while driving. [Note:
The use of handsfree is permitted provided the driver does not hold on to the
handphone or the handsfree kit itself.]“
Using
an earpiece does not solve the problem, as the driver would still need to handle
the handphone to make and receive calls.
Wireless
car kits that allow you to upload your mobile phone book would be the way to go.
Local
distribution company, Orange Communications, has brought into Singapore, two
such handsfree devices from Seecode, the German specialist in bluetooth
handsfree car kits.
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The
Seecode Wheel is mounted onto the steering wheel.
The keys for answering and ending calls and other functions are
well within reach without the driver’s hands ever having to leave the
steering wheel. |
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The
Seecode Vossor Phonebook is a rearview mirror that is easily mounted over
the existing one in the car. Keys for answering and ending calls, and other function keys
are positioned strategically at the front of the mirror for easy reach. |
Both
devices use bluetooth to connect wirelessly to the user’s handphone. The user
can also upload his phonebook from his handphone into the device’s memory.
Using the keys next to the LCD screen, the driver can easily scroll
through the phonebook to locate the name that he wants.
The devices also support voice dialing.
Both
Wheel and Vossor Phonebook support caller-ID, so the name or number of the
caller is flashed on the LCD screen. In
the case of the Vossor Phonebook, the screen is located in the middle of the
rearview mirror, making it naturally visible to the driver.
Voices
on both ends of the conversation come in with perfect clarity and loudness.
With a standby time of up to 10 days, and a talktime of 11 hours, the
rechargeable li-polymer battery ensures long periods of conversation.
Batteries on both devices are easily recharged by plugging into the
lighter jack of the car.
Installation
of both the Wheel and the Vossor Phonebook is so simple, they are sold as
“D.I.Y” products. This
certainly saves the trouble of having to get equipment installed by a
professional.
The Seecode Wheel, retailing at $319
and Seecode Vossor Phonebook , retailing at $269, are available at several
merchandising stores, including Tangs Orchard, Technobay.
For
information, please contact:
Catherine
Gasper
Marketing
Manager, Orange Communications Pte Ltd
Tel:
6481 6223
Email:
catgasper@orangecom.com.sg
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