I’m at a loss to explain this one. Yes, you wouldn’t want a phone ringing in your pocket as you ride your bike because it can be painfully distracting. But, would you rather have a wireless stuffed into your ear that makes you oblivious of the traffic around? Yet if there’s a choice between the two, second situation is still better, because that way, your hands are on the handles all the time.
The Parrot SK4000 is a wireless solution for riders. This hands-free device also delivers music from your cell phone. An award winning motorcycle kit, this is compatible with helmets of various sizes and delivers best features in this market niche.
The flexible little gadget has all the hardware and the microphone outside the helmet, but the speakers are located right where they are required — the inside of the helmet. The handlebars are the spot where the music controls are mounted. From there, you can control the MP3 player, the inbuilt FM radio and even the calling functions of the phone.
Some of the calling functions can be controlled by speech. However, the automatic voice command assignment to numbers on the phone book is this device’s best feature. Pair this one with your cell phone and it automatically downloads and updates the phone book. Then it does away with a need for having to program in-voice signatures for all of them. This is bound to save a lot of unnecessary hassles.
The battery lasts for 10-hrs on a single charge and the handle controls are set well apart making their use real easy, even with gloves on. At $189.99, this is a must-have for all the bikers out there! Pity, it won’t be available before the 2nd quarter of this year.
