06 July 2007

Honey, we need to talk,
with my new Nokia speakerphone HF-300

Driving while talking and holding a cell phone is one of the major hazards on the roads these days. Using a conventional cell phone means you’ve only got one hand on the wheel, leaving you with only one hand to steer with, drop change in the toll gate, and turn down your radio. It is something that is worth spending money for especially if you do a lot of driving or like to go on long road trips.

One of the most common uses for Bluetooth headsets and BT car-kits is for keeping your conversations going while you're driving and help in keeping both your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road, where they belong and its the definitely a plus for safety reasons. It is something that is worth spending money for especially if you do a lot of driving or like to go on long road trips

So if you live in a state or country where it is illegal to hold your phone and have a conversation with it while drivingand and/or if you’re constantly in your car, driving from one appointment to another but you don't like the idea of having something stuck on your ear the whole time, the just unveiled Nokia HF-300 is the right solution for you.

Having a conversation in and out of the car is about as simple as talking to yourself, thanks to Nokia's first speakerphone, the stylish Nokia Speakerphone HF-300. This detachable Bluetooth speakerphone hosts a powerful speaker and microphone. Its audio quality is enhanced even more with Digital Signal Processing (DSP), canceling out excess noises and echoes. No need to concern yourself with the power button - this clever device knows when to turn off (auto power off) after you stop talking.

"We are committed to providing convenient communications in the car - and out of it too. The beauty of the Nokia Speakerphone HF-300 is in its mobility, it goes where you go, when you want to talk. We are excited to have the speakerphone as part of our expanding enhancements portfolio to meet the needs of our consumers," said Wolfgang Gärtner, senior category manager, Nokia Automotive.

The Nokia Speakerphone HF-300 offers a number of elements that enable easy communications, in and out of the car. It is operated with battery power, so you're not confined to using it with a power outlet. The speakerphone comes with a sunvisor clip, so you can easily position it for use in the car. You can talk freely too - the speakerphone has illuminated keys for easy use, without all the fuss of blinking lights. For those extended conversations, take this lightweight (80g) speakerphone outside, into your home or office, and mount it to a surface with its rubber feet. You can enjoy up to 20 hours of talk time!

The speakerphone will automatically turn off after five minutes after the connection to the mobile device has been severed. When the battery runs low, the LED battery indicator will light up to alert you.

Available globally, the Nokia Speakerphone HF-300 is compatible with a wide range of Nokia mobile devices supporting Bluetooth Specification 1.1 and higher and Handfree Profile 1.0 and higher. It is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2007 and will cost an estimated €90, excluding taxes.