The reviews overall on this unit were positive. There are a few out there that say it does not work with iPhone. Well from what I have found that was the early first generation of the model. Software changes to later current production models have fixed this.

The unit arrived as promised and was fully charged upon receipt (week and a half and still haven’t charged it). I took it out of the box and pushed the power button…within literally 2 minutes it was ready to go in the car with the phone book loaded. I am sure to ask every call I get how it sounds on their end and the phrase that keeps coming back is – “you’re on a bluetooth? I thought you were just on your phone” voice announce is clear (use British English – just sounds cooler!) and accurate…ok…one little thing…a couple of the people in my book either have a name that is not recognized or I have a goofy name listed for them in my phone, so it simply says ‘voicemail contact’ vs. their name. but so far only a couple. I can see my phone anyway so I always know who is calling prior to the unit actually being announced on the speaker. With the windows down it is a bit tough to hear but apparently only on my end – the other callers did not even notice the road noise – I just couldn’t hear them rolling 80 on the freeway with the windows down and the sunroof open. The voice connect works great on accepting calls…I find “OK” works best for receiving calls and I don’t have to scream it…normal talking voice works fine. The auto detection when you return to your car is a great feature…my car has auto closing doors so very little vibration for the unit to sense and yet it never misses reconnecting. I cannot verify the voice dialing of contacts as the iPhone 3G does not have this ability but the 3GS does and should not be an issue. If that works as good as everything else – it will work great.

Talking – no screaming, no yelling, no breakup…just normal talk and normal conversations – So overall – simple to use, simple to set up, and the clearest sounds on both end out there. Does what it is supposed to do – allow me to easily and safely communicate with people without taking my eyes off the road. great buy for the technologically savvy and really great buy for those that are not so techie! Yes the answer is this is the one for my wife.

See larger image BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Hands-Free Speakerphone (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory) List Price: $129.99 USD New From: $49.99 In Stock Used from: $34.99 In Stock

Technical Details

• Hands-free speakerphone for a safer, legal alternative to talking on your cell phone while driving; affix to the sun-visor via a two sided magnetic clip
• Uploads contacts from your mobile device and announces who is calling via TTS (Text To Speech)
• Full duplex, high-performance speaker; DSP noise cancellation/echo cancellation adjusts sound levels to compensate for loud engine noise, wind
• Bluetooth version 2.0; up to 15 hours of talk time, up to 800 hours of standby
• What’s in the Box: Bluetooth handsfree unit, travel/wall charger, 2 sun visor clips, user manual

I bluetooth them to my cell phone, which I use as my ipod, and listen that way. I hang them on my fridge–the built in magnet’s a neat feature–and listen when I’m in the kitchen, or use them in my hotel room as I travel frequently.

So far I haven’t had the battery run down on me but I follow the instructions and turn them off (on/off switch on back) when not using them. I also have yet to sample the speaker phone capability but am anxious to do so.

Overall, they are a great little item and great for the price. They are cheaper than the Altech speakers Cingular is offering on their site, and just as good I bet.

Product Features

See larger image BlueAnt UNOTPBASN3 Sonic Bluetooth Speakers (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory) List Price: $149.99 USD Used from: $25.00 In Stock Release date May 25, 2006.