Communication devices are extremely important nowadays, and for this reason, most of us don't even leave the house without our mobile phones, portable computers, etc. As for mobiles, we tend to use them anywhere in order to talk to our friends, even while driving, but this activity could prove to be a potentially fatal one, since it takes the driver's attention away from the road ahead.

One of the most widespread solutions to the problem mentioned above is the use of Bluetooth speakerphones, which pair to our mobile phones and help us take calls and talk without ever raising our hands from the steering wheel or taking our eyes off the road. And that's exactly the case with the particular product you're about to see as follows, namely the VR3 Bluetooth Steering Wheel Console, presented by SkyMall, a device that might have some usefulness, but also sports some pretty serious issues.

The first problem is the mounting system. While typical handsfree speakerphones are clipped onto the visor, rear-view mirror or dashboard, this one clips right to the steering wheel. This way, all the available commands are placed right at the driver's fingertips, but the aesthetic impact is quite a negative one, since this thing is not exactly the most attractive piece of gear you've seen.

Additionally, the fact that the device is installed right onto the wheel might prove to be a bad thing when thinking about security. The console area and the steering wheel are the first burglars look at when they “evaluate” a vehicle, which will make the VR3 console a prime target.

The VR3 Bluetooth Steering Wheel Console is not exactly very expensive, but it ain't cheap either, since it sells for around 100 US dollars. However, given the fact that this thing won't exactly fit the latest luxury vehicles and will be a magnet for burglars, you should really think very well before coughing up the money.


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