• The Northwest Territory’s ban on handheld electronic devices took effect Jan. 1, 2012. The fine is $100 with 3 demerit points to the driver’s license.
• New Brunswick’s distracted driving law took effect June 6, 2011. The law prohibits drivers from using handheld cell phones and texting devices. Alberta’s sweeping law targeting distracted drivers took effect Sept. 1, 2011.
• The Yukon Territory’s ban on drivers’ use of cell phones and “similar electronic devices” went into effect April 1, 2011. Fines up to $250.
• Prince Edward Island’s ban on the use of handheld electronic devices went into effect Jan. 23, 2010. Fines: $250 to $400 plus 3 demerit points.
• Saskatchewan’s ban on talking and texting on handheld cellphones became law Jan. 1, 2010. The fine is $280 plus 4 points against the driver’s license.
• British Columbia’s bans on handheld cell phone use and text messaging while driving became law Jan. 1, 2010.
• Manitoba’s cell phone/texting law went into effect July 15, 2010. Fine: $200.
• Ontario’s law against text messaging and using handheld cell phones while driving went into full effect in February 2010

information retrieved from:  http://handsfreeinfo.com/canadian-cell-phone-law-updates

Still not handsfree and need an option?   View some of NRG’s solutions:  Bluetooth Portfolio March 2012

Jabra has announced two new entry-level professional wireless headsets.  Jabra Pro 920 is desinged for use with the traditional desktop telephone, whereas the Jabra Pro 930 is for use with unified communication applications (softphone/computer audio).

Both the Jabra Pro 920  and  930 wireless headset uses the DECT technology and offers up to 325 feet of range, noise canceling microphone and 8 hour of talk time.

Both units will be available early December 2011.

The Jabra PRO 9450 offers dual connectivity, which is a user-friendly, no frills device, thus allowing for the ease of transition for Unified Communications.  As with all Jabra products you can expect great sound, accompanied by a noise-canceling microphone.  The Jabra PRO 9450 comes standard with earhook and headband wearing styles with an optional neckband.

The headset is easy to install and easy to use.

Read more about the Jabra PRO 9450:  Jabra PRO Datasheet

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Review from TMCnet

Jabra SPEAK 410

Check out the review below from CNet:

Jabra Extreme bluetooth headset – CNet review

1. Pairing your Bluetooth

• The password you enter on your phone is always 4 zeros (unless you or someone has changed it)!

2. Slight Answer Delay

• Count 1-2 before saying hello?

*Don’t be like my sister and say hello once, then yell it a second time, the caller didn’t hear your first hello, just you yelling.

3. Don’t YELL!

• Your headset or speakerphone is designed to pick up your usual speaking volume. Yes, if you usually sound like a church mouse, speak up; but for the rest of you, tone it down.

4. Turn off the Radio

• Most headsets have background noise cancelling. Hate to break it to you, but your radio is in front of you.

5. Close your Window

• Do you want your clients to know you’re on the way to the golf course, arm out the window? If so, feel free to leave it open…

6. Check out my Bluetooth Bling… Not!

• Don’t treat your Bluetooth like an accessory and wear it if you don’t need to (in the car is OK, we don’t want you to get a ticket) . In public just walking around… you’re pushin it.

7. Don’t Make Eye Contact

• If you do feel the need to wear your headset in public, because you are in a sling, have one arm or your hands full, don’t look at other people while you’re on a call! They will think you’re talking to them.

*Feel free to break above rule if you are just messing with someone’s mind

8. Be Windsmart

• If it’s too windy to use your cellphone, it’s probably too windy for your headset.

• *Plantronics windsmart technology can help.

9. If it’s not Working

• Just like your computer needs a reboot, so may your headset. Delete the device out of your phone menu and re-pair it.

*Your headset may have specific headset instructions in the user guide

10.  Don’t Assume it’s Junk

• Unless you know you bought junk, don’t assume your headset is when it’s not working properly. There may be a few adjustments that can be made probably on the headset itself and your phone settings.

*Read your manual,  call the manufacturer tech support or go to your phone provider.

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The more I learn about Twitter the more it proves to be a valuable tool, both profesionally and personally.  It’s a great way to get information about hot topics like marketing and social media and you can follow tweets that are specific to your industry.

I found this great webinar called How to Use Twitter for Marketing and PR, it really helped me understand the advantages of using Twitter for your business.

For all of us who like to attend traditional  networking functions, Twitter is just building your online network where you can share info and get tips from other business people like yourself.

So, why not give it a twirl?