As people start to plan their vacations, some are choosing to hit the highway rather than travel by plane. But as a number of experienced travellers could tell you, a great road trip is often made before you leave-by making sure you have the right items to ensure a more entertaining and enjoyable vacation.
You have a map. You
packed your snacks. But have you thought about the tech gear you might need for
the road? Read on.
Satellite Radio
Anyone who's taken
a road trip knows the frustration of fumbling with the radio tuner and finding
nothing but static between cities. With satellite radio, travellers can enjoy
crystal-clear, commercial-free music wherever they go. SIRIUS satellite radio,
for example, offers 120 channels of music, sports and entertainment and several
different receiver options for the car.
iPod Accessories and Multimedia
Players
New iPod
accessories make it easy to take your favourite playlist on the road. The Digital
Lifestyle Outfitters TransPod, for example, lets travellers play their iPod
through the car stereo, while simultaneously charging the battery.
With the JBL On
Tour Portable Speaker, you can take your tunes to the beach, your hotel room or
any other destination along the way. Other accessories such as Accurian skins
and cases help keep your iPod safe and scratch-free during your trip.
Digital Cameras
Memories are what
matter, so you'll need a good digital camera and photo printer to share them.
Digital photography bundles such as the Kodak C340 come with everything you
need for on-the-spot picture taking and printing. The camera offers
point-and-shoot simplicity and easily connects to the included printer to
create brilliant photo postcards.
Another option is
the sleek Casio EXZ60, which packs a lot of power into a super slim package. It
offers 6.0 MP resolution, an anti-shake feature and can easily fit into your
pocket.
Or… you could
simply use your smartphone or tablet device.
Portable DVD Players
RadioShack offers a
wide variety of portable DVD players, including an all-in-one portable TV/DVD
player/radio/alarm that is perfect for road trips. It features a 7" wide
LCD screen for clear viewing of your favourite TV shows and movies, and the alarm
is a nice backup if you sleep through your first wake-up call!
Or… just use your
15” laptop.
Portable Navigation
Nothing ruins a
road trip faster than getting lost in an unfamiliar city. If you're
directionally challenged, you might pick up a handheld navigation device such
as the Magellan RoadMate 760 Portable GPS Receiver. This model offers voice
prompting, a 3-D visual indicator and a SmartDetour feature to help find
alternative routes around traffic-all around the U.S., Hawaii, Puerto Rico and
Canada.
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