I discovered Jabra Freeway by accident when I was scouring the web a few weeks ago for webcams, which isn’t related to anything that Jabra makes, although I’ll admit around the time I was also looking at compelling high quality wireless ear phones, something Jabra does make. See our round-up of their latest and greatest we recently put to the test, our favorite being the Jabra Sport Coach.
While Jabra’s ear phones are of top quality and pair easily, this isn’t always the case with Bluetooth ear phones and speakers — we’ve tested many of them and it seems after a short period of time, pairing stops or something else goes wonky. Not the case with Jabra. So far, we’re thrilled with their ear phones and even more thrilled with Jabra Freeway. I’ve been over the moon about using it in my car since they sent us a unit to review.
Jabra Freeway has become a Godsend in a very short period of time. It saves me time since I can now make high quality calls in my car. Previously, bluetooth ear phones would disconnect at will or the quality of the call just wasn’t good enough for calls with clients, vendors or partners. The Jabra Freeway makes it that much easier to manage the zillion calls I need to take in a week — a major two thumbs up for this multi-tasker.
Jabra Freeway
So, what makes it so special? The Jabra Freeway is their most advanced in-car speakerphone. This 3-speaker virtual surround sound speakerphone touts 3 speakers coupled with Virtual Surround Sound. When I first tested it out on a noisy freeway, Anthony said that my voice was so clear, he felt like I was in the same room.
The Jabra Freeway boasts dual-mic noise cancellation which means that it filters out all other noise around you, except for your voice. Background noises and honking cars disappear, so the people you’re communicating with can hear you loud and clear.
They also offer a FMtransmitter, so you can use your car’s sound system to listen to music from your phone.
Notice the clip on the back of the unit. This makes it dead easy to simply clip to the sun visor in your car and because it fits so snugly, it doesn’t fall off or slip when you push the visor up and down. It’s also very slim, so out of the way and barely noticeable.
Here’s another thing we LOVE: unlike many Bluetooth devices which make it complicated to turn on and off (I know we’ve all been there), the Jabra Freeway has an easy switch on the right hand side. You don’t need to hold it in, waiting for that Bluetooth connection either. Automatic pairing is supported – bravo! Once it’s on, its built in voice will let you know it’s on and the same holds true for when you shut it off.
Once you turn it on, it connects automatically, gives you voice guidance, and tells you who’s calling, so that you can stay fully focused on the road. We love this built-in safety feature — hats off to the Jabra engineering team.
The Jabra Freeway is ideal for travelers taking long road trips, particularly for family trips when you’re dealing with noise from the kids in the back of the car. Fully hands-free, you don’t need to worry about finding your wireless headset, turning it on and connecting while you’re trying to drive.
It’s also very lightweight making it a viable option to bring with you on a trip where you may be renting a car away from home. This is particularly useful for business travelers who still need to do calls in their car with clients and staff.
For more information, head on over to their website and to buy, head on over to Amazon which has it for around $99.Also be sure to check out our Technology Section, Gear and Lifestyle Products for more useful solutions and items for when you’re on and off the road.
Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee is also the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to other countries to share and learn from peers, governments, corporations, and the general public in order to educate, share, evaluate, and promote innovative technologies.
