Mobile Productivity – Listen to Email While You Drive
Listen and respond to email by voice - with Voice On The Go.
I think the single worst thing about having a long commute every day is the amount of time that it takes just getting to the office. Listening to music or even educational material can be a good way to pass the time, but your day usually doesn't start until you can sit down at your desk in front of a computer. If you are like most busy professionals, you have probably uttered the phrase "there are just not enough minutes in the day" more than once. This is one of the reasons why Blackberry's have become so popular for business people. The convenience and flexibility of being able to access email without a computer has literally changed people's lives by allowing them to become much more efficient than they would be otherwise. Voice On The Go has taken this concept one step further, by allowing user's to access their email while they drive, without having to even use their hands. Imagine, being able to listen to emails, compose text messages and also dial numbers all by voice. This amazing hands free solution allows users to stay productive while on the road, in way that is both safe and legal.
For a long time, the Blackberry was seen as a tool that only business people used when they were traveling. Increasingly however, people from all walks of life began adopting the technology. In the same vein, more and more people are beginning to use hands free devices and services like Voice On The Go to communnicate while they are on the move. To learn more about Voice On The Go, and to receive a 30 day trial of the service, follow the link below:
Bluetooth Warning: Bluetooth Alone Does Not Comply With New Hands Free Legislation
If you want to place calls - having a bluetooth device may not be enough under the new law
Distracted Driving Legislation varies by province and state but most require that the driver control his phone without physically touching it. No dialing, texting or email if this function requires the driver to touch the device.
A bluetooth device will be sufficient to answer calls but will not enable a driver to make outgoing calls or send outgoing messages. Check local legislation for details on the restrictions in your area.
Voice on the Go enables the driver to dial, text, listen to and respond to email, update Facebook and Twitter
Dialing a number while driving is not allowed under the new legislation
postings all handsfree - enabling drivers much more productivity while on the road, even before Distracted Driving legislation came into effect.
Ontario Hands Free Law – $500 Fines Come Into Effect February 1st
Police Phase In New Law By Issuing Warnings To Motorists
The CBC reported today that since the Hands Free law came into effect in Ontario on October 26th, police have already issued over 1000 warnings to motorists caught driving and using a handheld device at the same time. As of February 1st, police will begin issuing fines for $500.00 to anyone caught violating the new law. If involved in an accident, drivers could also be charged with careless driving.
Drivers who are cell phone users are encouraged to adjust their habits or switch to a hands free device or service that will allow them maintain full control of the vehicle - with both hands on the wheel. Currently, there are many accessories, such as bluetooth headsets and speaker devices that enable drivers to make calls without having to use their hands. Services like Voice On The Go, extend these devices further, by allowing users to send and receive email as well as compose text messages, all by voice.
Regardless of your habits and needs while on the road, be sure that you enable yourself or a loved one with a proper device or service that will allow them to continue using their device, safely and in compliance with the law.
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Voice On The Go – Hands Free Email, Text Messaging and More!
Stay Productive and Safe While You Drive:
Voice On The Go is a powerful new voice solution that allows drivers to send texts and listen to emails with their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. There is nothing to download and nothing to install. It works on ANY cell phone, ANY handsfree device, and on ANY wireless network.
Productivity:
For some, this is a great business tool for staying productive while on the road. Many busy professionals spend between 1 and 3 hours on the road every work day! When you multiply that by an entire year (260 work days), that could amount to as much as 780 hours (which is the equivalent of 32 days). Just think of what you could do with that extra time! With the ability to listen and respond to emails, send text messages and update your calendar – all by voice – the busy professional can stay productive while he or she gets from A to B.
Safety:
Beyond productivity is the safety factor: Let's face it, trying to check your email or send a text message while you are driving isn't the safest thing in the world. Not only do you pose a risk to yourself and anyone travelling with you, but you could also endanger other drivers as well. With Voice On The Go, you can still send that text message or even check your email both safely and comfortably while you drive.
Try it for yourself - Voice On The Go is the most comprehensive hands free solution for mobile productivity.
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Hands Free Law in Ontario – Effective Oct 26th, 2009
Hands Free Law in Ontario – Despite the law, drivers can still stay more productive than ever.
As of October 26th, 2009, drivers in Ontario are now required to use a hands free device while talking on a cell phone or mobile device. This means that while behind the wheel, drivers must not use their hands to dial numbers, write text message or compose emails. From now, until January 26th, drivers found in violation of the law will only receive a warning, but once this grace period is over Police will begin issuing fines of $500.00.
The law was put into effect this past April 2009, and Ontario is the fourth region in Canada to enact this kind of legislation in the past 6 years. So far, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Quebec now have a hands free laws in effect. Presently, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are currently in the process of passing similar legislation.
As can be seen, there are a growing number of provinces and states throughout North America now moving in this direction towards hands free legislation. As more and more people today are staying connected through mobile devices, this will undoubtedly increase the demand for hands free devices and services such as Voice On The Go, a powerful new voice solution that allows drivers to send texts and listen to emails with their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. There is nothing to download and nothing to install. It works on ANY cell phone, ANY handsfree device, and on ANY wireless network.
People recognize the kind of productivity they can accomplish while driving, if given an option to do so that both safe and legal. We continue to see demand for our service increase as this kind of legislation becomes the norm across North America, in more and more provinces and states, and are excited to play a positive role in helping people to stay productive while on the road, in a way that is comfortable and safe.
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