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Jawbone Takes Advantage of Hands-Free Phone Law to Hawk Headsets

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If you happen to live in California, Connecticut, Washington DC, New York, New Jersey, or Washington, we hope you’re aware of a recently enacted law making it illegal to make cell phone calls while driving unless you’re using a hands-free headset. Fines in California start at $20 and rise with repeat violations. But if you happen to be a daring super commuter who’s already been caught using a cell phone while driving, you may be in luck. Bluetooth headset maker Jawbone just announced a new promotion to give ticket holders $20 off their new headset (which we really liked in our Bluetooth headset roundup) when you place an order from the official Jawbone website. The offer ends on August 31st, and will require you to give Jawbone your ticket number. You’re not really saving any money (since the minimum ticket fine is $20), so we don’t recommend breaking the law and getting caught just to make yourself eligible for the discount.

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Love to see a comparison between Plantronics, sanyo, motorola, and jawbone, along with any other high tech bluetooth headsets, using mp3 and phone call stats. Had a jawbone, did not like the fit, as I wear glasses, plus the earpiece broke on both my sons and my unit.  Have had Plantronics with great experiences over the head and much less performance attached to ear.  Never had a Sanyo but I see they make a behind the neck set.  Had several Motorola units and loved the behind the neck set but very large and bulky, also had newer and smaller version but very uncomfortable.  Maybe article in future?

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