I have been using a hard-wired mobile phone car kit for some ten years but with the latest handsets this is becoming increasingly more difficult. With changes to power cables and the variety of handset shapes, Bluetooth seems to have become the norm. With my latest Nokia N85 handset my only option to keep up my chats whilst mobile was to consider a Bluetooth Speakerphone.
And they are not all alike! As the Nokia N85 supports Bluetooth 2 for a more stable connection, the Sony HCB-100E fitted the bill, both in features and cost. There are plenty of useful features including the option to connect several handsets and recognise each by a coloured LED on the speakerphone, plus the option to extinguish this LED for nightime driving.
Connection to your mobile when entering your car is fast and fault-free and the speakerphone attaches securely to your visor. The call button on the device may be used to make calls or use caller voice recognition if your phone supports it. My only gripes are the fact that the power chord looks like it won't fit the socket on the speakerphone but with a little care it fits fine. The speakerphone volume is not as loud as a built-in kit and callers state the sounds to be somewhat 'hollow' but this is typical for stand alone Bluetooth devices.
All in all, I am very pleased with this device as it means I can continue my conversations safely whilst on the move. Recommended.