Jabra Cruiser2

Jabra Cruiser2

When I'm driving and I need to rely on a Bluetooth speakerphone to handle calls, I like controls that are superlarge and a cinch to access by feel alone. You (and a gazillion other drivers) too, right? The Jabra Cruiser2 ($100 as of March 1, 2011) delivers the goods: This portable speakerphone, which is a bit bigger than an iPhone, has a wide bar at the top, where the Answer/End button--the main call control--sits. At either end of the bar are the volume-up and volume-down controls. The preattached clip lets you slide the Cruiser2 easily onto a sun visor. And even though the skinny clip appears fragile, it's not. The clip fixes the unit in place securely; the Cruiser2 stayed in place during all of my drives around town. Despite that firm grip, I could easily remove the unit each time by pulling it off with one hand. Handling calls is a breeze. With my eyes on the road, I could reach up and tap my thumb anywhere in the middle of the bar to pick up and zap calls, or double-tap to redial. The three controls on the bar provide excellent tactile feedback when pressed. The on/off power switch at the side of the unit was too small for me to fuss with, though, so I tended to use that button only when I stopped my vehicle.