Listening to music during a long trip is cool. Listening to music with this winged headphone on is awesome!
Inspired by R. Kelly’s hit “I Believe I can Fly,” this concept headphone is one of the outcomes of Nokia’s recent headphone design competition. Strange as it may look, this gadget is still worth considering.
Stuck in traffic? Perhaps you need a bite or to make last minute changes to your documents on your laptop. When your car is idle, take the opportunity to do something productive. A portable car seat laptop comes in handy for that purpose.
Whether you need a cup holder or a place where you can put your laptop on while working, this gadget is a great way to go. It can be attached to the back of a car seat or even on the steering wheel (just make sure your vehicle is not in motion when you do this). This tray is available on the online market today at $13.99.
Source: Coolest Gadgets
If you’re a solid NASCAR fan like me, here’s one gadget you can grab: the NASCAR flash drives. With a capacity of 4GB, each flash drive sports the name of your favorite NASCAR drivers, with pre-loaded driver-specific pictures, videos, and audios. So it’s like carrying mini-Dale Earnhardt or mini-Jeff Gordon around. Now, isn’t that cool?
Source: Techfresh
Cheaters, beware! Here’s a gadget that can save a lot of people from frequent paranoia: the Driving Activity Reporter.
It’s a spy/detective in electronic form that can track a vehicle’s activity using a 16-channel GPS receiver attached to it. The Driving Activity Reporter gives a thorough report of speeds, places, and routes traveled by the vehicle. The data regarding location is stored on the gadget’s built-in flash memory with a capacity of 100 hours of driving activity.
Once you detach it from the vehicle, you connect the gadget to your PC’s USB port. Then the software provides you the exact location visited, speed, time, and date via animated digital street maps. You can also use Google Earth to study the data when you need exact satellite pictures of the areas visited by the vehicle. It uses two AAA batteries for a three-week operation.
This reporter is ideal for parents who are anxious to know about the whereabouts of their kids, It’s also useful for people who suspect that their husbands or wives are seeing somebody else.
Interested in this gadget? Then be ready to shell out $229.95. It may be worth your penny.
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People on the go like me (and perhaps you) are so used to doing multiple tasks simultaneously. It’s the essence of the word multitasking. When I’m driving at work, I take a lot of calls, usually from my business contacts. But it’s a bit worrisome when you’re out of focus. You’ll never know what would happen when your one hand is on the steering wheel and the other is reaching for the phone that has been ringing for years. Of course, it’s hard to resist the urge to answer the phone, especially if it’s an important call.
Good thing there’s the new and improved Vibrating Bluetooth Bracelet. This nifty device vibrates when you have a phone call. What’s more, the bracelet displays caller ID information, so you know who’s calling and if it’s an important call. Priced at $26, this gadget has a charging time of three hours and standby time of a maximum of 100 hours.
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Last Friday, I posted some tips on keeping your focus while driving. It’s good to know that some gadgets manufacturers take the pains of creating devices that ensure driver focus and enables multitasking at the same time. Here’s one great gadget that can make you stay focused on the road: the wireless car speakerphone (AB900) from Sony Ericsson.
The AB900 works just like your hands-free phone and audio player in one sleek and classy package. You can make or receive calls safely while playing your favorite tunes. This wireless speakerphone offers a convenient call-handling display and an accessible voicemail. It even provides you with an easy access to your five favorite mobile phone numbers. With the AB099, you can stream your favorite songs from your cellphone using Blutooth. The gadget will then broadcast your songs in high quality over your car’s audio system.
This cool Sony Ericsson gadget, which can be strapped on to your car’s sun visor, features 26 hours of talk time and 40 hours of standby time. Amazing, isn’t it?
Photos: Engadget
It’s V-day once again, and who doesn’t want to feel loved? If your sweetheart got you one of these newest sleek, sexy red cellphones from Sony Ericsson, wouldn’t you feel loved more than ever?
Introducing Sony Ericsson’s Scarlet TM506, Luscious Red C902, and Red W760 Walkman phone-the ideal geeky V-day presents. These phones are loaded with features that allow you to enjoy your intimate moments with your sweetheart (or sweethearts, if you’re not into monogamy). The TM506 has a 2-megapixel camera and a video blogging feature. It also doubles as a GPS, with TeleNav providing the location-based services. On the other hand, the C902 Cyber-shot has a 5-megapixel camera with advanced features, as well as a built-in radio. Finally, the W760 Walkman phone is a powerful audio player (What do you expect?) It also features advanced gaming features. All these phones come in appealing, elegant styles that are sure to please their owners.
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Here’s the second installment of the list:
5. Naim Audio System (Bentley Azure)
Regarded as the most powerful audio system to be installed as standard equipment in a car.
4. SI-Drive (Subaru)
A multimode system that enables unique response patters for a car’s transmission and throttle for a more fuel-efficient operation.
3. Night Vision (BMW 5-Series)
Shows anything more than 300 yards ahead using an infrared camera mounted in front. Prevents vehicle from bumping with things at night.
2. Personal Car Communicator (Volvo S80)
A keyless drive system that keeps the driver out of road troubles.
1. OnStar (GM Vehicles)
An all-around safety device. Enables turn-by-turn navigation, hands-free calling, monitoring vehicle diagnostics. Activates instantly during crashes.
Photos and Info: AskMen.com
A vehicle can live without high-tech gadgets, some people say. Others even regard car gadgets as causes of distraction while driving. But for a tech savvy guy like me, gadgets are the God’s gift to the automotive world. Dispute that claim if you want, but there’s no denying the fact that gadgets are here to stay (they even evolve as time goes by), and they come in handy when we need them.
I found an interesting feature in AskMen.com that lists the top 10 useful car gadgets. Check the list below to see if your car is already equipped with one of the useful gadgets.
10. Starlight headlining (Rolls Royce Phantom Coupé)
Creates the illusion of a glittering night sky with its LED technology and fiber optic. Can be adjusted according to the situation or one’s mood.
9. Chrono Package (Porsche 911)
A dashboard-mounted stopwatch for do-it-yourselfers enables downloading results onto a portable gadget.
8. iDrive (BMW)
Gives the driver full control over all the BMW’s function like the Internet and navigation system. Allows drivers to focus on the road without any interruption.
7. Sirius Backseat TV (Dodge Grand Caravan)
Delivers live broadcasts of popular kiddie shows like Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Disney Channel. Obviously saves you from whining kids who are dying of boredom during long journeys.
6. Manettino (Ferrari 430 Scuderia)
A steering wheel’s multifunction system that maximizes vehicle performance and settings. Can be set to Race mode or Sport mode.
Photos and Info: AskMen.com
Who would’ve thought that one can do so much with a sunglass? Probably no one, until the Bluetooth sunglasses came in the world of gadgetry.
A promising fashion item, er, electronic device for 2009 will hit the markets probably this month: the TriSpecs’ Bluetooth Sunglasses.
Let’s see what this pair of sunglasses has to offer:
It’s a must-have for workaholics who are always on the go. Especially for those who are often on business trips, this Bluetooth sunglasses will be a smart multitasking companion on the road.
And if you happen to dream of being fashionable even when you’re inside your car, then this designer sunglasses is for you. I bet glancing every now and then at your rear view mirror will become an exciting and welcome distraction for you. How vain can you get?
Priced at around $200, this amazing gadget from TriSpecs was one of the featured gadgets at the recently held Consumer Electronics Show 2009 at Las Vegas.
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