Since you can’t talk on a cell phone and drive for MANY reasons (well, you can, but I don’t recommend it…), you certainly need something, for “just in case” if you DO need to answer a call or get a hold of someone while driving. There are many things out there, but I have one device that is really neat! It is the Motorola Roadster Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone. You can answer or ignore incoming calls with a single word and use the dedicated voice-dial button to keep focused on the road.
I was delighted to be able to let my hubby try out and review the Motorola Roadster. Gosh, what a difference this device has made in the quality and crispness of actually being able to hear him on his cell phone, even when he is driving!
What a breath of fresh air, really. The dual-microphone noise cancellation blocks background noise better than other speakerphones currently on the market. So that right there is really cool, and it does sound much better than if he was not using this device.
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But that is not the only cool thing this device does. You can listen and dictate text messages with the MotoSpeak application (which does require an Android 2.2 smartphone).
And you can play music using Bluetooth, from your phone through your car speakers! This does sound pretty good but is not super clear like it would be if you were just using the plain radio.
Key Features:
Hear and dictate texts with enhanced MotoSpeak™
Blocks out background noise in the car better than other speakerphones
Turns itself on and off automatically
Stream audio to car speakers with an FM transmitter
Connect and receive calls from two phones simultaneously
Dedicated music keys
What you get:
Roadster™ Bluetooth® In-Car Speakerphone
Car Charger
Quick Start Guide
Product Features
Clips to your visor
Stream audio to car speakers with an FM transmitter
Turns itself on and off automatically
Car Charger included
So, when I called my hubby, he had the Roadster hooked up to the car speakers. So, my voice was plenty loud for him to hear, and no saying “WHAT?!!!!” every ten seconds! The Roadster also has up to 20 hours of talk time, so you don’t have to end your calls quickly anymore.
The Roadster hooks easily on your sun visor and stays put. It stays out-of-the-way, but close by too, for easy use. It also turns on and off with the open and close of your car door, and will let you know if it is fully charged or needs to be charged soon. I thought that was neat.
Cons?
This device needs to be by your antenna for it to be super clear. That is the only thing my hubby has noticed so far.
Buy It!
You can purchase the Motorola Roaster online at Amazon.com!
Billy says
20hrs, low profile, and sits on visor. – great
Angela Winesburg says
I love that it dictates texts, awesome!
monte says
20 hours is really cool
april bever says
I like that it turns itself on and off automatically
Brooke R. says
I love that you can listen to the texts!!
Christina says
I like that it transmits through the radio
Tonya Dean says
Turns itself on and off automatically is awesome!
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trixx says
I love that it blocks out background noise in the car better than any other speakerphone!
Melinda says
This is SO neat! I love it!! Brilliant!
Pauline M says
I love that it cancels background noise. I’ve tried other brands in the past and this has always been an issue!
susan smoaks says
20 hours of talk time
Veronica says
I like how it has the really tight but big clip.
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R Hicks says
I like that it turns itself on and off automatically
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Cindya E. says
I love that it’s hands-free & 20 hours talk time!
Storm says
I like that you can play music through it too!
Danna Brown says
I like that it turns off and on by tge car door opening and closing
Jason says
I am a big fan of the 20 hours of talk time
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Jammie says
I like the fact it turns itself on and off! Saves me from having to remember
Jodi says
I like that it clips to your sun visor and stays out of the way (when not in use).
Lisa L says
My fave feature is that you can connect and receive calls from two phones simultaneously
Diane Baum says
Best feature is that it turns on and off automatically
Jen Harriman says
I like that you can do texts with the voice recognition
Ericka says
I love the 20 hours of talk time
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Emma Peel says
Working by opening your door
Gianna says
It hooks onto your sun visor.
Cecilia Andes says
WEll, I refuse to drive and use my cell at the same time. This could work! 🙂
Cecilia Andes says
Whoops, I hit the submit a bit too fast. My fav feature is the dual-microphone noise cancellation
Madlen Vasileva says
I love the fact that it turns on/off automatically. How cool is that? haha
troy says
I like the hands free.
melissa Resnick says
I love this, I love all the features, I own a plumbing company ,plus I have 5 kids , so I am always on the go but need to answer my phone at all times, this would be great
deanne says
I love that you can listen to and dictate a text message. I see so many people texting and driving it makes me crazy.
216amyc says
My favorite feature is that the Motorola Roadster turns off automatically. That way I won’t have a drained battery every time I want to use because I forgot to turn it off last time.
Carrie Baird says
I like the automatic turn on and turn off! wgbc1446[at]yahoo[dot]com
Elise Brittain says
Love that it is small and discreet and clips to the visor!
Dorothy Campbell says
Voice activation, hands free, turns on and off w/the car door what’s not to love!!!
Rebecca Shockley says
I like that it clips to the visor!
Marsha Hembrick says
I love that it turns itself on and off automatically. Why can’t the lights in my house do that, when my daughter forgets.
Gayle C says
The MotoSpeak application is my favorite feature of the Roadster.
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Jill Myrick says
My children are always sending text. So may favorite feature would be that I can listen to the text without having to look at it or take my eyes off of the road.
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Leanne Hill says
My favorite feature is the FM transmitter
Lisa Errett says
Oh I would love this soooo much!!!!!
Daniel M says
voice activation – hands free!
joanne major says
i like it has 20 hours of talk time
David Avalos says
I think the giveway is awesome and I would like to get one for my dads birthday it will make him so happy I want to win sooo bad and cool gadget by motorola.
jennifer h says
I like that it cancels out background noise.
Melinda says
My favorite feature would be that it turns off and on with the car door.
Hoa L. says
My favorite feature is that it blocks out background noise in the car better than other speakerphones.
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Jennifer W. says
I like the it has auto on/off.
Maria A. says
I love the handfree option and the ability to do texts through speech. Awesome!
Crissy says
I have been leaving my purse in the back seat when driving with my kids.. I do not want to talk on my phone… But being able to voice command my hand never will leave the wheel….
Amanda Alvarado says
There was no extra box so I’ll post here. I love that you can receive and create texts without having to take your eyes off the road!
Casey says
As a mom, the hands free speakerphone feature is perfect for my busy lifestyle without the hassle of putting in my earpiece. I also like that it attaches to the visor! Great product all around.
ferriz says
i love how it works through your car speakers. neat!
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charline says
I like that it has 20 hours of talk time
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Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
I like that it can Connect and receive calls from two phones simultaneously
I’d like to have one of these
Donna D says
I like that it Turns itself on and off automatically. Hands on the wheel all the time with one of these.
karen M says
Hear and dictate texts is my favorite
Sandy says
I love the idea of hands free, and voice activation
Kaitlyn Ortega says
I love the automaticity of it. I drive a standard and have a small child so I am always in need of some more free hands. 🙂
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Kimberley Meier says
I like that you can run the audio through your car stereo system.
Mindi says
My favorite feature is that it Blocks out background noise in the car better than other speakerphones!
Shanna Palmisano says
The bluetooth in car speaker feature is the best! This would be great for my hubby who drivers an 18 wheeler!! thanks 🙂
Marci says
This would be perfect for me!!
Leanne M says
turns off automatically.
Christine says
like that it turns on and off automatically
Deb Anderson says
I like that it comes on and goes off automatically when you open the door. Neat feature!
Amanda Maupin says
I like that it blocks out the background noises
Susan C says
I like that it blocks background noises.
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sonia garcia says
my fave feature is that it
Turns itself on and off automatically
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Liz says
I love that it hooks onto the visor.
Kimberly Davis says
Love the “listen to text” feature.
Tanya says
I like that it blocks out background noise
McKim says
Turns itself on and off automatically
Mike says
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Jacob LaFountaine says
I like the dual mic noise cancellation feature
Brooke C says
I like that it Turns itself on and off automatically
Sammi says
turning on and off with the car door – that’s pretty clever
Jeremy says
I really like the MotoSpeak feature.
tess says
i like it has up to 20 hours
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Melissa T says
Really really like that it turns itself on and off automatically, I’m really bad at remembering to do it myself!
Mellissa C says
I like that it turns itself on and off automatically.
Linda says
I like how it hooks easily onto the visor.
Jennifer says
My favorite feature is that it can go thru your car speakers! That’s awesome!
Corrie Gompf says
My favorite feature is the 20 hours of talk time. This would be perfect for my mom, who is a truck driver.
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paige chandler says
My favorite feature is that it clips to the visor.
Penelope says
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This looks cool, thanks for the great giveaway!
corey says
Clipping to the visor is good.
Pauline Milner says
I love the fact that it clips to your visor. That is the most convenient place to put it.
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Geri S says
I LIKE that it turns itself on and off automatically
Sarah says
I like the dual-microphone noise cancellation feature!
Kimberly Wright says
Fav feature is listening to text Great review 🙂
Kathleen says
There was no “extra info” spot for the first entry so I will put it here. My favorite feature is that it turns itself on and off.
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Mandi says
I love that it has a car charger.
Katherine says
You can listen to text since that seems to be the only thing my teens can do!
Betty Cummins says
I NEED that clarity feature…no straining to hear or figure out what is said. The auto on and off is a big plus.
Heather R says
I like that your can hear and dictate texts with enhanced MotoSpeak. I hate seeing people trying to text while they are driving and this feature would allow you to stay in contact without taking your eyes off the road!
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Tina Renee says
I love that it
blocks out background noise in the car better than other speakerphones!
Bravo!
Jessica T. says
I like that it blocks out background noises!
Mike says
I already have a headset that does pretty much the same thing, but is an incredible hassle. This looks much easier…
I don’t talk on the cell phone when I am driving. So will be great. The alternative is digging around in the seat cushions to find my phone.
Rita M says
I love that it turns itself on and off automatically.
Ronalee Duncan says
I like that it turns on and off with the open and close of your car door
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Heather S says
I like the auto on off feature
Dara Nix says
My favorite feature is “Turns itself on and off automatically”! No more fumbling for buttons or switches or chargers! HOORAY!!!
Steph says
My favorite feature is: Turns itself on and off automatically.
Ann F says
My favorite feature of the Motorola Roadster Bluetooth in-car speaker phone is that it turns itself on and off automatically.
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Adrienne Gordon says
Listen to text is neat
mamotts says
love its easy to use
HilLesha says
Love it!
Rebecca Graham says
I like the 20 hrs of talk time.
Jessica Stewart says
OMG I love that it dictates texts. It’s like having a personal assistant…LUV IT
Mary Alice Gibbons says
I love that it automatically turns off or on at the opening/closing of the vehicle door, making this a truly ‘no hands’ operation.
Dusk says
I love the text dictation option!
Margaret Smith says
Would really love this for my husband. Really love that the sound is so crisp.
Thanks so much for this great giveaway.
susie says
Loveeeeeeeeeeeeee this product. great for my granddaughter
Laura Carey says
Wow! I just looked at this in a mailer from our wireless company! It looks so awesome because I drive a stick shift! Hands free is the best!
Marysa N. says
Love that this transmits to the radio.. and that it turns off and on automatically! As a busy mom, the less I have to think about, the better!
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Tom Cavalli says
Cant beat the 20 hours of talk time
Tabathia B says
I like that it turns on and off automatically and the motospeak
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