iLounge, the unofficial authority on everything starting with a little “i” and produced by Apple, has declared the Bluetrek SurfaceSound Compact as the best hands-free car accessory for the iPhone. While facing it off with many of the conventional solutions out there, iLounge concluded that, “Using SurfaceSound Compact makes the calling part of using an iPhone substantially better in your vehicle.”
Developed by ModeLabs Group, the SurfaceSound Compact fits snugly to your car visor and combines a Bluetooth -enabled microphone and NXT flat speaker to connect to your iPhone and deliver greater call quality, enough for you and your passengers in the car to talk and listen. With 15 hours of talktime and 21 days of standby, this useful device can also be charged using the car charger and cable included.
The SurfaceSound Compact is available at a price of $100 across the country.
iLounge via Press Release
Functions
* Switch on/off
* Making a call (support voice dialling)
* Answering a call
* Ending a call
* Call Redial
* Reject a call
* Call waiting
* Volume adjustment
* Calling back missed call
* Dialling last incoming number
* Blue and red LED to state the status of the charge, stand-by and communication
* Voice Alert new! : A built-in voice alert that reminds you of the actions in your car kit such as: redial the last number, reject a call, when your car kit needs to be charged and if your car kit is connected / disconnected from your car kit.
Specifications
* Up to 15 hrs talk time
* Stand-by up to 22 days
* Weight about 110 grams (with clip)
* Size: 140 mm (L) x 94 mm (Diameter) x 13 mm (T)
* Speaker Power: Up to 104 dB / Up to 2 Watt
* Operation range: Up to 10 meters
* DSP for noise reduction and echo cancellation
* Dual colour LED to state the status of charge, end of charge, low battery, stand-by and communication
* Flat panel speaker doesn’t block visibility when driving (6mm thin in speaker area)
* Installation free
* Can be mounted on car sun visor or used at home or office
* Keep your hands & ears free when driving
* Bluetooth specification: V1.2
* Battery: Lithium polymer
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Y710 (above)
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U110 (the rest of the specs are still pending)
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