Cellular Docking Stations
Business and personal activities usually revolve around telephones, because the age we live in is defined by communication and connectivity. The possibility to use the mobile and the regular phone interchangeably is definitely a big achievement, and it is all possible with a nice piece of technology called docking station. Thus, the cellular handset can be connected to a standard telephone set by means of cellular docking stations. The technology used for the connection can be Bluetooth or regular cable, depending on the design complexity of the device. Initially considered gadgets, cellular docking stations are now recognized as a good way of maximizing the operational mode of both landline and cell phone. Cellular docking stations allow one to use any phone in the house or office to receive a cell phone. Thus, with a regular cordless device or a normal handset you can enjoy a cell plan with free minutes included. Other people can simultaneously use extensions, not to mention that the cellular docking stations solve the problem of dead areas where there is little or no connectivity at all. There are not many producing companies that have taken up the manufacturing of units meant to integrated cellulars and home phones. The issue is often in the availability

of the adapters meant to allow for the combination. Improvement is noticeable in the applied technologies and the advanced design. Most cellular docking stations are small and lightweight, with buttons that read 'land' and 'mobile' or 'home' and 'cell'. This means that the user can choose the line to make the call as soon as he/she picks up the handset. You may also be notified when you receive a cell call or a land call, by choosing different ringtones. Very often the setups of the cellular docking stations are similar even if the producers differ. The regular units consist of a separate for the cell, a base station and a cordless handset. A phone jack and an electric outlet are necessary to connect the device. Cellular docking stations can be used anywhere in the house or office, and they have the great convenience of charging the mobile too. If you know that there are home areas where the cell signal is weak, the best idea is to place the in the spot with the clearest reception. The prices of cellular docking stations vary between $130 and $250, depending on the complexity of the technologies and the manufacturer. Needless to say that additional handsets or special video cameras are gadgets that add up to the costs.