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January 02, 2009
Nextar to Intro Two Solar-Powered, Bluetooth Enabled Hands-Free Cell Phone Car Kits
By Anshu Shrivastava TMCnet Contributing Editor
Southern California-based Nextar announced that it is all set to introduce two solar-powered Bluetooth enabled hands-free cell phone car kits. These two models are NXBT-001 and NXBT-002.
This latest offering allows drivers to be compliant with hands-free laws, eliminating the need to wear complicated headset or earpiece.
Designer and marketer of new consumer electronics products, Nextar, said that it’s combining Bluetooth technology and the power of the sun.
The company said that Bluetooth 2.0 technology provides up to 30-feet of hands-free capability.
NXBT-001 and NXBT-002 eliminates the need to have a charger plugged in during use. Officials said that the “green' solar chargers recharge while a vehicle is driven.
Model NXBT-001 measures 3.7' x 2.12' x 0.4' and model NXBT-002 measures 4.09' x 2.16' x 0.6'. Engineered with Bluetooth v2.0 class 2 technologies, the units have a radius of approximately 30 feet.
In addition, they feature auto Bluetooth connection, pick up/off calling, last calling, voice calling, DSP for echo canceling and noise reduction, full duplex, and mute functions.
'”Many states have passed laws prohibiting cell phone usage while driving, unless it is through a hands-free device,” said Eddy Zheng, founder of Nextar.
Nextar has integrated two advanced technologies which makes it possible for drivers to keep their hands on the steering wheel while using their cell phones, said Zheng.
He added that Bluetooth car kits have the added advantage of being solar powered, making them “green” friendly.
While NXBT-001 offers 250 hours of standby time and 10 hours talk time when fully charged, NXBT-002 offers 150 hours of standby time and 6 hours talk time when fully charged.
NXBT-001 is equipped with a LED signal display. Also, it supports profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP).
Officials said that these two profiles define how audio can be streamed from one device to another, and also allow for a single remote control to control a series of A/V equipment.
NXBT-002 features caller name and ID display on a super-bright LCM screen. For both the models, accessories include a car adapter and bracket.
In December 2008, Nextar said that it plans to unveil its latest GPS navigation unit, the Q4-LT. The unit includes a free lifetime subscription for live traffic reports that will be audible thru the vehicle’s radio system.
Anshu Shrivastava is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Anshu's articles, please visit her columnist page.
Edited by Tim Gray
