Tuesday, June 19, 2012

5 Reasons Headset Are Better For Cellphones While Driving Than Speakerphone

By Ilechukwu Magnus


You know talking on your cell phone while driving is dangerous. If you use any in the car, you will experience slower response times because they cause huge distractions. In many countries and states, using a cell phone without a handsfree device has even been outlawed.

It is true that you need to pay attention to your safety all the time, but switching to a speakerphone can even constitute several complications. While these are not breath taking risks, they can render your communications on the phone unsatisfactory.

Why You Won't Like To Use Speakerphone Instead Of Headsets

Call Clarity- It can be very difficult to understand what your caller is saying when you are using your cell phone's speakerphone, and because you will be straining to pick up every word, you are just as distracted as you would be if you were holding the cell phone to your ear. Instead of complicating the information, it is better to use a headset instead. This will enable you to benefit from crystal-clear clarity with which you will never strain to understand each word.

Background Noise- Unlike with wireless headsets which have noise-cancelling technology, your caller can hear everything that goes on in your background when you use your speakerphone. This can make it more difficult for them to understand what you are saying, as they must try to hear what you say over the sounds of cars passing you, an airplane above you, or the song you have on the radio.

Complicatedness- Accepting calls with your microphone headsets is so simple. You will only need to reach up and connect with your caller by pressing a small button on your headphones. If you are using a speakerphone in the other hand, it is a bit complicated to pick a call. First the stress starts from making sure that your cell phone is placed within reach. When you have a call, you will need to pick the phone first then press another button to turn on the speakerphone. This process is not so satisfactory though, especially when you are behind the steering.

Privacy- If you are using a speakerphone in the car, it means you have no privacy. Other people in the car can hear and even may decide to join the conversation. On the other hand, consider that you are in the vehicle with your six year old and your boss called, you risk occasional interruptions.

It's Rude- Many callers will not appreciate to be placed on a speakerphone while you can answer your cell phone. The caller has no way of knowing that there are many people listening and may get angry when they see that it is practically hard to get useful information from you. It doesn't call for rudeness while you are distracted with most of your focus on the road.


Speakerphones may seem like the best option for calls while on the steering, but you need to understand that they may pose more difficulties that they are worth. With headsets instead, you will have undisturbed privacy, satisfactory call clarity and noise cancelling technology all to ensure that you are not distracted.




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