Tech Gadgets You Might Need For The Road

By Alvin Saldivar


As people begin to plan their vacations, most are choosing to hit the particular highway rather than vacation by plane. But as many experienced tourists could tell you, the great road trip is often created before you leave-by making sure you have the right items to ensure a more entertaining and also enjoyable vacation.



You have a map. You jam-packed your snacks. But have you thought about the technical gear you might need for the road? Read on.



Satellite tv Radio

Anyone who is taken a road trip is aware the frustration associated with fumbling with the stereo tuner and locating nothing but static in between cities. With satellite television radio, travelers can enjoy crystal-clear, commercial-free music wherever each goes. SIRIUS satellite radio, for instance, offers 120 stations of music, sports and entertainment and many different receiver choices for the car.



iPod Components

New iPod equipment make it easy to take your favorite playlist on the road. The Digital Lifestyle Outfitters TransPod, for example, let us travelers play their own iPod through the car stereo, while concurrently charging the battery.

With the JBL On Tour Portable Loudspeaker, you can take your own tunes to the beach, your hotel room or another destination along the way. Various other accessories such as Accurian skins and cases help in keeping your iPod secure and scratch-free during your getaway.



Digital Cameras

Memories are what matter, thus you'll need a good camera and photo printer's to share them. Photo digital portrait photography bundles such as the Kodak C340 feature everything you need for on-the-spot image taking and stamping. The camera offers point-and-shoot simpleness and easily connects to the included printer to generate brilliant photo post cards.

Another option is the modern Casio EXZ60, which packs a lot of power into a superslim package. It offers 6.0 MP quality, an anti-shake feature and will easily fit into your pocket.



Portable DVD Players

RadioShack provides a wide variety of portable Dvd and blu-ray players, including an all-in-one portable TV/DVD player/radio/alarm that is suitable for road trips. It features a 7" extensive LCD screen pertaining to clear viewing of one's favorite TV shows and films, and the alarm is often a nice backup in case you sleep through your first wake-up call!



Portable Routing

Nothing ruins a road trip faster than losing your way in an unfamiliar town. If you're directionally challenged, you may pick up a mobile navigation device including the Magellan RoadMate 760 Portable GPS Device. This model provides voice prompting, a 3-D visual indicator and a SmartDetour feature to help discover alternative routes around traffic-all round the U.S., Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Canada.




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