The new LG solar-charging, hands-free kit enhances convenience, writes Chris Nel.
LG Electronics has launched the new LG HFB-500 Bluetooth Solar Car Kit. It’s a portable device connecting to almost every Bluetooth-enabled cellphone for hands-free convenience. Fitted with a solar panel, it eliminates the need for other energy sources. Whether fitted to the car’s windscreen or taken outdoors, it can be used as a speaker phone and a mobile charger. It also comes with an adaptor to charge LG phones directly via the solar unit. An adaptor for Nokia phones is also provided.
As a hands-free device, the HFB-500 provides up to 16 hours of talk time and up to 1 100 hours of standby time. The device can be charged at a rate of 24mA/hour for 30 minutes of talk time for every three hours of sunlight. It’s illegal to drive and talk on a mobile in South Africa. Pre-installed Bluetooth car kits or hands-free headsets are expensive or require constant attention to keep charged. The HFB-500 is a cost-effective alternative. Farmer’s Weekly is evaluating the unit and will report its findings in due course. The Bluetooth Solar Car Kit is available countrywide at R799. |fw
