Bluetooth connectivity6 of 9Using short-range radio technology, Bluetooth is a way to connect electronic devices without using cables. It is an inexpensive creature comfort for integrating your cell phone into your car's communications system. It offers hands-free use of your cell phone to make calls, receive calls and browse your phone book.Ford has probably the best-known, upgraded version with its voice-activated Sync communications system, which is standard in most of its car models. Chrysler has a similar system, Uconnect; it's a $395 option on the Chrysler 300.Nearly every carmaker offers a Bluetooth option. With more and more states creating laws requiring hands-free cell phone usage in cars, Bluetooth is an obvious solution.<< Back to the 2010 Fall Car Guide table of contents. Related Articles:Save on next new carAuto loan calculatorLease or buy car?6 car-buying mistakesRelated Links:Car buying hints for 2010Checklist for test-driveBrand-new or new-to-you?Negotiating a car's priceadvertisement
Using short-range radio technology, Bluetooth is a way to connect electronic devices without using cables. It is an inexpensive creature comfort for integrating your cell phone into your car's communications system. It offers hands-free use of your cell phone to make calls, receive calls and browse your phone book.
Ford has probably the best-known, upgraded version with its voice-activated Sync communications system, which is standard in most of its car models. Chrysler has a similar system, Uconnect; it's a $395 option on the Chrysler 300.
Nearly every carmaker offers a Bluetooth option. With more and more states creating laws requiring hands-free cell phone usage in cars, Bluetooth is an obvious solution.
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