Head start

5:47pm Thursday 6th March 2008

If you have to make a phone call while in the car, why not use one of these new handsfree sets?

IT is just over a year ago now that the penalties for using a hand-held phone while driving increased - yet drivers are still flouting the law.

According to research over 40 per cent of mobile phone users, who dial while driving, do so illegally - without a handsfree device. That risks not only a fine and points but the chance of a jail sentence.

With so many options on offer there are simply no excuses, take a look at these practical and stylish solutions.

Invisio G5
£69.99 www. carphonewarehouse. com

The smallest Bluetooth headset you can get with an impressive 20hour talk time.

Comes complete with a protective carrying/charging case and is worn "in ear" so there is a chance people will think you're talking to yourself and cross the road.

Iqua BHS-603 SUN
£39.99 www. orangeaccessories. co. uk

The world's first solar powered Bluetooth headset. The small panel on the outside is where it draws its power in from the sun and retains an impressive nine hours talk time even in the dark.

Bluetrek BiZZ
£39.99 www. bluetrek. com

This three-in-one number is an interesting attempt to offer more than just handsfree calling from a headset. Remove the headset's speaker cover and transform your BiZZ into a USB key. Although there's no actual memory storage on the device (you'll need your own MicroSD card) it's something we expect to see soonish.

It also has the bonus of being chargeable via the USB.

Blackberry HS655
£63.99 www. carphonewarehouse. com

Packed with cutting-edge technology this set delivers crystal clear communication.

Superb sound quality in my tests with its fancy Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology.

Apple iPhone headset
£79.99 www. carphone warehouse. com

An ultra simplistic yet stylish design as you might well expect from the company that keeps pumping out svelte-like electronics.

A single button on the side lets you make and take calls and the kit comes complete with a dual dock, so you can charge your ear piece and mobile at the same time.

Jabra JX10
£86.66 www. pcwb. com

This award-winning headset has the hands-on help from the legend that is Jacob Jensen and for those looking for extra bling there is a gold plated version available.

Complete with a stylish charging cradle and carry pouch the Jabra can be worn with or without its earhook and offers a high-end handsfree solution.

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