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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Driving with the HTC Thunderbolt

By Gareth Jale


One of the first accessories that can turn a smart phone into an asset is a wireless headset. When you can conveniently talk without having to look at or physically hold your phone, you keep yourself safe and others as well on the road. Of course, some would argue that it is safest not to talk at all while you are on the road, and there is some merit to that argument, but most people will not want to give up their right to talk while driving without a fight. It is for specific people who will deem wireless Bluetooth headsets as the most useful accessories.

Of course, there are other accessories to keep in mind that can make having the phone itself a more pleasant affair. For example, when you have a screen protector, while it will not necessarily make driving a safer affair. These will help keep your smart phone scratch free and in working conditions. Similarly, purchasing a case gives your phone a lot of protection for very little money, which is a better investment for your phone.

When returning to the features of this mobile phone, the ability to transition it into a portable GPS unit with updating maps is one of the most useful feature of a smart phone beyond the ability to work like a regular phone. When you can use your smart phone to guide you through traffic and away from blocked exits and roads that are temporarily closed, you can make the driving experience a much more fluid and effective one, particularly if you plan on traveling for far distances beyond the places with which you are familiar.

Of course, having a GPS is no substitute for safe driving, but anything that can make the process a little more sure and a little less ambiguous is worth looking into, and GPS apps such as Google Maps Navigation or Locate are well worth having on any smart phone, including on this device.

It's not the worst idea to look into applications and software that allow texting with the smart phone and not having to manipulate it with fingers. Driving while texting is illegal in almost every part of the US, yet it's very common among younger drivers. Apps that allow people to compose their texts while speaking, therefore, make driving safer for everyone on the road.




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