Get your hands on these hands-free goodies

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-102

An inexpensive, uncomplicated headset with one multifunction key (on/off, answer/end, voice dialing activation), with a rechargeable battery that charges in up to two hours for 10 hours of talk time, 180 hours of standby time. $33, Best Buy.

LG Bluetooth Solar Car Kit (HFB-500)

This solar-powered speaker phone unit adheres to the windshield or dash with suction cups and charges in up to two hours for 16 hours talk time, 1,100 hours standby time and has noise cancellation, echo reduction, volume control, and can connect two devices simultaneously. (Obviously not the model of choice for rainy climes or for those who park underground.) $75, futureshop.ca

BlueAnt Supertooth 3

It attaches to your car's visor and has text-to-speech that announces the name or phone number of incoming calls in your choice of six languages. It synchs contact information, has noise and echo cancellation, and pairs with up to eight devices. Up to 15 hours of talk time, 800 hours of standby time and voice dialing (if supported by your phone). $155, futureshop.ca

Aliph Jawbone Prime Earcandy

"NoiseAssassin" technology separates speech from ambient noise, comes with various ear loops and ear buds, has wind reduction and connects two devices at the same time. With talk time of 4 1/2 hours and standby time of eight days, it charges in 50 minutes with the included USB cable or wall charger. $140, apple.ca

YADA Bluetooth Rearview Mirror

It mounts directly onto your existing rear-view mirror and call information is displayed unobtrusively on the mirror. With noise and echo reduction, it handles 600 contacts, with 25 hours of talk-time and 650 hours of standby time, with voice-to-text and voice dialing – if supported by your phone. $150, Canadian Tire.

Parrot MKi9200

This speaker phone system is permanently installed in your car and consists of a rear-view mirror-mounted microphone with controls on the steering wheel or dash, plus a detachable dash-mounted screen that displays caller/contact/music info. It pairs with multiple phones and allows music from a variety of sources (iPod, memory card, USB) to be played through the vehicle's stereo system, with automatic mute/resume for incoming calls. $350, rogers.com, plus installation.

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