hands-free mini speakerphone - alternatives

Nov 27, 2009 - More bluetooth enabled GPSs at lower prices. The Christmas sales are starting!

Canadian Tire has the Garmin 265T for $189. 

The Source has the Garmin 265W for $189 (11/27-28) and then $199.

Best Buy has a bluetooth Garmin for $179 (11/27-29). They don't indicate models in their ads.

Nov 26, 2009 - Last month, I indicated an inexpensive device for hands-free cell phones in your car. My son (the new techies) now tells me the way to go is a GPS that is bluetooth enabled. This is not an inexpensive solution but a good one, if you were planning to buy a GPS (another blog item). I wish I had thought of it when I bought my Garmin 350 a few months ago. Anyone want mine for $100? 

After some research, the 'best' solution appears to be a Garmin 265WT which sold for $191 at Walmart two weeks ago. Unfortunately, my son didn't respond when advised and he had to pay $219 at Costco.       
More on ease of use, as feedback arrives.


Oct 28, 2009 - As you know, you require a hands-free device in your car, if you are taking or receiving phone calls.
Now I know none of you are part of that group that ignores our laws (northern rednecks) so each of you has purchased some sort of hands-free device ... or are not using your cell phone in your car until you do.
As I let you know in a previous item, I am trying the inexpensive yada mini speakerphone ($20 at CTC).
I am pleasantly surprised how well it works, compared to my Nokia earphone ($20 at CTC a while ago). With the earphone, I had to remember to charge it and bring it in the car, and locate it before starting the car, set my cell phone to accept it, turn the earphone on, etc.

With the mini speakerphone, I just hold the on/off button for 8 seconds when I enter the car (as it is clipped on the sun visor) and it automatically sets my bluetooth ready cell phone.
To place a call from the speakerphone, I hold the on/off button for a second and then use voice dial to place a call. No touching or looking at my cell phone.
To receive a call, I just touch the on/off button.








You might suspect I am a high user of cell phones while driving. You are wrong. While I needed to be available at all time for personal reasons, at heart, I am a techy and want to check out new (inexpensive) technology.