Blackberry Speakerphone – Giveaway

In our digital society, most families have multiple cell phones.  One for dad, another for mom and even one for a few of the kids.  It is not only a way to communicate, but highly recommended for safety reasons.  But we all know that we aren’t supposed to be talking on the phone when we drive unless we are using something to keep us hands free.

blackberryspeakerphoneAs a parent, this is especially important when you see the accident statistics involving distracted drivers, especially those who are trying to talk on the phone, make a call, etc. without using a hands free device.  In fact, many cities and states have made it illegal to do so and we are definitely among them.  When I was asked to try out the Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone, my initial concern was that I have an iPhone…are they compatible?  The answer is definitely YES!

This Blackberry speakerphone is compatible with all Bluetooth enabled phones, so you don’t have to have a Blackberry to use it for yourself.  I have to say that I truly am impressed with this little device!

Here’s a few more details:

The BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone is the latest in innovative BlackBerry technology. It wirelessly streams calls from any Bluetooth enabled phone through your car’s stereo system. This slim, ultra light product attaches to your car visor and is very easy to set up – just turn it on and press a button to pair it with your cell phone. You’ll then be able to answer calls with one touch and receive verbal caller IDs. The Visor Mount Speakerphone also keeps you and the kids entertained by streaming music from your BlackBerry over the car stereo.

Here’s what I loved…

  • Setup is a snap – make sure you read the instructions on connecting, charging, answering, using it to voice dial (for voice dialing enabled phones), etc.  The instruction “book” is super short and quick.
  • Very easy to use – the instructions are simple and once you are setup, you just tap the speakerphone to answer calls…then tap again to hang up, no need to take your eyes off the road.
  • Conveniently mounted on the visor above my head and easy to reach.
  • Battery life is GREAT!

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of reading through the little instruction booklet before you use this device.  Once you have, you’re good to go.  For instance, the battery doesn’t really show you a full looking battery when it is charged.  It simply goes from red to green.  I didn’t know this and drove around for three days with the cord attached (which isn’t super convenient) LOL.

blackberrycloseupI’m really enjoying our Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone and I’m very excited to be able to offer one of these (retail value $99.99) to a lucky commenter. Entering is simple, just visit the website and when you’re done looking around, come back here and leave a comment telling me why you’d like to win this speakerphone.!

There are some great extra entry opportunities as well of course, feel free to take advantage of all of the entries for as many chances to win as possible. …Just be sure to leave a NEW comment with each entry…(hint, when you are looking at this as an individual post, below you will see some little icons, to easily submit this post to a variety of sites):

  • Become a Facebook Fan of A Frog In My Soup!!!
  • Tweet It: Just tweet this giveaway with a link to this post and make sure your comment has your twitter handle in it.
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  • Fave at Technorati!  Just fave this post or A Frog In My Soup at Technorati.

It is void where prohibited, be sure to read my giveaway policies here.  Be sure to enter by October 20th, 2009.  This giveaway is open to US addresses only.

Disclosure:  I always give honest and forthright reviews and will not present something that poses a conflict of interest &/or that I do not like.  I received the Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone in order to use it myself to present the review.  You can read my full disclosure policy here.

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    Noreen says:
    well because eventhough you are not suppose to use a phone while driving it is against the law in our state.
    .-= Noreen´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: Mini Pizzas =-.
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    Celeste says:
    Well, this would obviously make it 100x safer when you “have” to talk on the phone while in your car!! And, I just got a new BlackBerry – so this is perfect!
    .-= Celeste´s last blog ..{mary grace jewellery} review + giveaway =-.
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    Victoria says:
    I’ve always been worried about using the phone in the car — not that it stopped me — but this would solve the worrying! Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!!
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    Sara L. says:
    I would love this since it seems like I spend more and more time in my car anymore! ;) Thanks for the chance to win one!
    sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
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    Alex H. says:
    I would love to gift it to my brother. I think he uses his phone too often when he drives. Thanks for the great giveaway.
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    clenna in NH says:
    I desperately need the speakerphone. I talk on my cell constantly in the car. Soon it will be against the law to do that while driving unless you have a hands free device. I need something easy to set up and operate and from your review this sounds like the one!

    clenna at aol dot com

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    clenna in NH says:
    I am a fan of A Frog in My Soup on FB

    clenna at aol dot com

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    Cathy W. says:
    It has some awesome and very useful features such as: it supports voice activated dialing, caller ID, and verbal notifications to let you know who’s calling. I need those features. As it is right now, I totally ignore my phone while driving. This would be a dream to own.
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    Rosie says:
    This is a necessity and I think every insurance company should give drivers this accessory because it is a life saving device. I’m so tired of seeing people talking on the cell instead of paying attention to the road and many innocent lives have been taken away because of these distractions. I try not to talk on my cell phone while driving but if I had this then I would be able to talk without having to worry about being a hazardous driver on the road.
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    Adrienne Gordon says:
    certainly makes life easier
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    Cheryl says:
    My boyfriend drives all day for work and has to use his cellphone alot for work and calls to check up on our son. I would worry alot less if he had something like this to use.

    cheryl.alley@yahoo[dot]com

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    Michelle Draveski says:
    I have too much to pay attention to in the car as it is with a new baby, this would save me so many hassels
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    Sheila B says:
    I would like to win this for my daughter. She scares me driving down the road always on a cell phone. I even caught her Tweeting while she was driving down the interstate.Now that she knows I Twitter stalk her at least that wont happan again. I blew her out about that one. It would give me peace of mind if she had this.
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    Carol says:
    It’s illegal to hold a cellphone and talk in my state, so I’d love to win this. I really feel it’s so important that I be able to reach my family at all times in these uncertain times.
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    Carol says:
    Facebook Fan of A Frog In My Soup!!! Carol P dziuba
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    Margaret Smith says:
    I could really use one of these. I hate having to pull over, whenever my phone rings. It’s really gotten to be a pain and this would help me out lots. Thanks so much.
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    david basile says:
    saftey first easy set up
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    david basile says:
    saftey first easy set up
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    david basile says:
    saftey first easy set up
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    david basile says:
    saftey first easy set up
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    david basile says:
    saftey first easy set up
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    david basile says:
    saftey first easy set up
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    david basile says:
    saftey first easy set up
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    I need a new phone
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    Leana Heise says:
    great gift
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    Stacy says:
    I would love to win this for my Blackberry addicted husband who travels a lot. He has small ears and has had a very hard time finding a bluetooth headset that fits comfortably. Hopefully this little gadget would encourage him to go handsfree in his car.
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    Stacy says:
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    Melissa G says:
    I can’t stand my hands free device I have now, it hurts my ear! So I would love to have this to be handfree with my crackberry. Thank you
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    Melissa G says:
    I am a fan on facebook
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    Melissa G says:
    I follow via email
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    Melissa G says:
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    Timmy says:
    I
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    Cynthia W says:
    I like this product because it is neat and stylish and provides a useful function. Helps with safety on the road!
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    Diane Baum says:
    It would make my life safer and easier, since I have to spend so much time n my car.
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    Djp says:
    sign me up
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    Janet F says:
    I would like to win this for my son so that he can drive safely.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

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    Janet F says:
    Facebook Fan – Janet Fri

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    Jacob LaFountaine says:
    Sounds safer
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    Christina Hidek says:
    This device is a better solution than the ear pieces. Thanks for the giveaway.
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    lisa p says:
    I would like to win this #1 safety! #2 how cool would it be to stream music from my berry!!!
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    Janet says:
    sounds like great safty features:)
    just what i need:)
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    Estelle says:
    I’d like to win this for my little sister. She’s always talking on her Blackberry and this would be so much safer for her to use when she drives.
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    Jen Osborne says:
    I would LOVE one of these! I absolutely HATE the wireless sets that go in your ear!
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    Erica C. says:
    I love this…I’m not big on bluetooth and having it on my ear, but this would be perfect for me. Thanks!
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    James Jenkins says:
    love this phone
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    christopher h says:
    i’d love to win this because pulling over to answer my cellphone is a drag
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    Susan C says:
    I would like to win this because my boyfriend sometimes talks on his phone while driving and makes me a nervous wreck.
    smchester at gmail dot com
    .-= Susan C´s last blog ..Happy Columbus Day! =-.
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    Ken Robinson says:
    My sister would love this for her car. Please accept my entry. Thank you. :smile:
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    roseh2o19 says:
    hands-free is the law
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    B.W. says:
    I’d like it because I need a handsfree system for my car. :???:
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    Daniel bates says:
    i would love to win so i can drive and talk at the same time. I live around lots of schools and you have to have a hands free set or you will get fined
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    Janna Johnson says:
    I just got a new blackberry and would love to be able to use it safely in the car!

    Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

    Janna Johnson
    janna@FeedYourPigBlog.com
    jannajanna@hotmail.com
    http://www.FeedYourPigBlog.com

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    Rob says:
    I love the fact it can be used with any bluetooth capable device. Can be used for more than just the car also. Very nice gadget.
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    Rob says:
    I became a fan on facebook. rwillsey
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    Rob says:
    Tweeted rwillsey
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    ohmmommy says:
    I like that it has up to 13 hours of talk time. No need to charge it all the time. My toddler likes to talk to his grandparents on the phone when we are traveling, and this would make it so much easier and safer for all of us.
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    ohmmommy says:
    Stumbled, jillmac3
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    ohmmommy says:
    Faved on technorati – jillmac3.
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    Debra F says:
    I’d love to win this so I don’t have to pull over every time I need to call someone or answer the phone. Thanks for the great giveaway.
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    Denice P says:
    I would like to win this as it’s become law not to be talking on your cell while driving. And really it just makes so much sense and it’s spiffy too! :idea:
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    Denice Pagano says:
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    Rosey says:
    I would like to win so my husband stops calling me Maria Shriver when I pick up the phone in the car (a habit he’s taken up since she was noted to break the law of talking on her cell while driving). Note: It isn’t illegal to talk and drive in my state, but I’d much prefer not to, and pulling over is sometimes not feasible when the phone rings.
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    Erica G says:
    I would like to win this for my sister. She has a new baby and I would love to make things easier for her. Thanks!
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    Denyse says:
    This would make my car driving and talking safer. I’d love it!
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    ky2here says:
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    ky2here says:
    I’d like to win this speakerphone so I can be more safe while driving.
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    Christie says:
    I would like to win this speakerphone because I just refuse to use the cell while driving but sometimes I really need to take a call.
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    David Richardson says:
    I would love to have this because my current cell is a pile of junk and I need to upgrade.
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    xenia says:
    I would love to win this for myself or my husband, both of us talk on the phone when driving and I know it’s not safe! This would make me feel so much better!
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    xenia says:
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    damon says:
    I drive alot for work and could really use this. It’s be safer and more convienient.
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    Joannie says:
    I think everyone who uses a phone while driving needs a device like this. It’s very dangerous to be holding a phone while driving.
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    Angela Gaffke says:
    I would love to win one because it’s dangerous to drive while talking on a cell and it would really help to be able to do that. :)
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    Angela Gaffke says:
    I’m a facebook fan.
    angela.gaffke
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    Angela Gaffke says:
    I faved your blog on technorati.
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    Kimberly says:
    I would like to win this because I’m not a good enough driver to hold a phone and drive at the same time!
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    Roca says:
    I’d like to win this speakerphone because I never talk directly on my cell phone while driving. I know that it is dangerous and I’m a careful driver who would never compromise my safety or others on the road to take a phone call. However, I’d like to have a speakerphone in case of an emergency so that I have a way to speaking to someone without having to hold my phone or balance it on my shoulder while driving.
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    Kerrie Mayans says:
    I could definitely use one of these. I currently just keep my phone in the cup holder and use the builtin speakerphone and who ever I am talking to ends up hearing alot of extra rattling as it moves around in the cup holder. This would eliminate that.
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    Diane Baum says:
    This would make me a better and safer driver
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    Janet Carpenter says:
    “visit the website and when you
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    Janet Carpenter says:
    stumbled! I’m mom2maya
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    Janet Carpenter says:
    Kirtsy’d – I’m mom2maya
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    Janet Carpenter says:
    I faved you on technorati, I’m mom2maya
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    Lia says:
    I’d like to have this … it’s very convelient to use.
    skyskyaa11(at)gmail.com
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    Lia says:
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    Janet Carpenter says:
    I submitted to Mommy Blips, I’m mom2maya.
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    Janet Carpenter says:
    I’m a Facebook fan!
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    Jackee says:
    Facebook Fan! (Jack Spence)
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    Susan C says:
    I would give this to my daughter-in-law. I always worry about her talking on her phone in the car – especially when she has the kids. :???:
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    Heather B says:
    would love to win this for my sister in law she is always doing 80 things while driving one less would certainly be better!
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    A. Cisco says:
    I would like to win this for my mother n law. Her youngest son was hit and killed by someone talking on the cellphone while driving. Since then She turns her phone off whenever she is driving.(everyone should do this anyway)This would be great because maybe she would use this instead of giving it up all together and we would be able to get a hold of her much easier.
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    A. Cisco says:
    Facebook fan!
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    wendy wallach says:
    I would love to win this because so far I have not gotten a ticket for talking when I drive with a handset but my luck can only hold out so much!

    madamerkf at aol dot com

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    Auriette says:
    I don’t use my phone while driving, unless I’m stopped at a traffic light and need to make a very quick call, like when I’m picking up my husband at his work, I’ll call from a nearby intersection if I get a red light, and let him know I’m just a couple of minutes away. Using a speakerphone would make that sort of thing even safer.
    .-= Auriette´s last blog ..Be ready with an ICE-QUBE. =-.
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    lilshuga2001 says:
    I drive a lot~! So this would be PERFECT!

    Thanks for the chance!!! :lol:

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    Morgan says:
    Neat Idea, I don’t have a current phone.
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    Chrysa says:
    I would love to win this because it is illegal here to drive while using a handset and this is so much more convenient than an ear piece!
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    Chrysa says:
    I’m a Facebook fan.
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    Chrysa says:
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    I would love to win this for my mom she drives me crazy and makes me so nervous talking on her phone and driving. It is for sure something she could use.
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    im a facebook fan my id is lepaige thanks for the chance
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    Sarah says:
    Well, I live in California, and even though Maria Shriver gets away with it, I am scared to use my cellphone while driving. So I NEED a bluetooth so as to be able to answer my kids’ phone calls when I get away… to the grocery store or something exciting like that. Dream big, right?
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    vivian says:
    like that it has 13 hrs of talk time ty.
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    Renae H says:
    Well…with using a cell phone and having 2 little ones..that can be a distraction while driving. It would be great to be hands-free while chatting. Thanks!

    remaho80[at]aol[dot]com

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    R Hicks says:
    I want this to stop having those near miss crashes!
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    R Hicks says:
    facebook fan

    rich hicks

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    I would love to win this so I can talk and drive at the same time. Thanks for the chance!
    .-= Sheila Hickmon´s last blog ..Flu season is Here! =-.
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    I became a fan on facebook! Sheila H.
    .-= Sheila Hickmon´s last blog ..Flu season is Here! =-.
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    Gloria says:
    I’d love to win because it sounds a lot safer and easier. It would be a great gift for my brother.
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    Gloria says:
    facebook fan-gloria mckellar
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    susan smoaks says:
    i would love to win this speakerphone because it’s perfect for my and my phone needs!
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    facebook fan
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    faved on technorati
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    Bebe says:
    I would be perfect for the car and so much safer!
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    Clinton Minus says:
    I would love to have this since I work out of my car often and need to take phone calls while driving. This would help me out a lot!
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    kathy pease says:
    id love to win this for my driving teenage daughter
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    Mya Brooks says:
    I just last month got me a blackberry for my birthday! This would be awesome to win! I’m a sales lady and often have to answer my phone while driving, which isn’t good!
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    Jerold A. Sauer says:
    This is really a good saftey devise. Would ove to own one
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    I’d like to win this Blackberry Speakerphone because it”ld make driving a lot more safer for my family and I!

    I try to never talk on the phone while driving, but sometimes ‘work calls’ or it’s a ‘family emergency’ and it’s ‘unavoidable’.

    Having this great-looking gadget would give me total ‘peace of mind’ while driving!

    Thanks for the great giveaway offering!

    Please, include me in your drawing!

    Good luck to all!

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    Facebook Fan!

    LeAndrew W. Taylor

    Once again, thanks for the chance to win!

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    Kimberly Murat says:
    I want to win this speaker phone for my brother. In true big sister fashion, I am worried that his next fender bender will be a deadly one! He just cant seem to stay off his phone while he is driving! He has already had two accidents because he was on his blackberry…yikes!
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    Kimberly Murat says:
    I became a fan on facebook!
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    Kimberly Murat says:
    Im following on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/junebugge/status/5028862808
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    Silvia Santizo says:
    I would hate to get caught like Maria Shriver did… California Law requires a mobile device be attached to a hands free set while driving.
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    Sand says:
    Our county is talking about becoming hands free which I think is a great idea and this would be perfect for times where I need to talk on the phone.
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    Heather C says:
    My husband has something similar, so I’m jealous. I’d like one of my own…because really, I’m a car singer, and sometimes I just don’t hear that phone ring. lol
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    betty rood says:
    cool!I would love to win this for my daugher.She carries her phone with her everywhere and this would make me feel so much better for her.She has 3 kids that are mostly with her and she could still use her phone in the truck if needed with this safely!Thank you
    alwaysatryin at gmail.com
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    Lily Kwan says:
    I would like to win this speakerphone because it looks very nice!
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    Lily Kwan says:
    I became your Facebook fan.