Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Bluetooth Car Kits

Are Your Ready To Go Hands-Free?
It's obvious that drivers aren't just going to hang up and drive in California and Washington come July 1, but there are many bluetooth hands-free options available for talking legally and driving. The simplest and cheapest option is to use a speakerphone if your phone has one, or a wired earpiece. But both of these options have some disadvantages. With a speakerphone, it might be hard for the person on the other end to hear you over road and wind noise, and wired earpieces can be disturbing while driving. Below are more options to consider.


Bluetooth Stereos
Aftermarket car audio manufacturers started providing add-on Bluetooth adapters for their head units a few years back, but many now sell radios with the technology built in. So if you are upgrading your car stereo, consider one with built-in Bluetooth capability. The Pioneer's DEH-P700BT, which can pair with up to three different phones, is a great example of that.

See also: MTX

Monday, April 28, 2008

Tom Tom Navigation Systems

The new products from Tom Tom GPS system include all-in-one navigation devices which allow users plan a route right from the box, switch it on and go. Included are the Tom Tom GO family, the Tom Tom ONE range and the Tom Tom RIDER (for motorcycles).

Tom Tom also offers navigation software products which assimilate with third-party devices, the Tom Tom Navigator software for PDAs and smart phones. Tom Tom's award-winning software allows for up-to-the-minute new technology for the best possible driving experience.

Furthermore, Tom Tom GO has an intuitive approach to inserting addresses. Usually, you only need to type a few characters of the city or street name and Tom Tom GO will bring up the right alternative from which to choose. The Tom Tom ONE XL supplies everything you desire to make your trip safer, more relaxed and more fun. The new 4.3 touch screen and access to real-time traffic services make traversing the road even easier. The Tom Tom GPS system keeps things easy. There are no buttons or other gizmos on the front of the device, just a large, bright, widescreen (480 x 272 pixels) display that is controlled by touch. There is even a microphone for hands-free phone calls just above the display.

Features include a large 4.3" color widescreen display and 4GB of memory with door-to-door maps of the US, Canada and Europe pre-loaded with a number of features not found on other GPS devices, including a hands free Bluetooth car kit.

The system includes a Tom Tom GPS, the HOME software, a Quick Start guide, remote control, a windshield mount, car charger, and more. The device can be supplied with a docking station for use in your home that allows you to charge your Tom Tom Go easily and manage the contents. This includes your Points of Interest and safety camera locations. The driver will find the way with clearly spoken turn-by-turn directions.. Also, system maps are presented on the screen in a crystal-clear 3D view.

You can share you map improvements and benefit from all other user improvements easily via Tom Tom's free desktop application known as HOME. Users will also appreciate the dynamic status bar, which they can customize to improve utility, and the useful onscreen tips that pop up when needed. Because there are millions of points of interest in the system, you'll be able to find restaurants, hotels, parking lots, gas stations, and more in just about any city in the country.

With true out-of-the-box functionality, the user-friendly Tom Tom GPS coordinated systems will help make taking a trip of any length an easy task. The bright, full-color touch screen displays large icons and clear 3-D graphics.

Users can customize and update this great tool anytime with the free Tom Tom HOME software, which allows you to store, manage and transfer contents from your computer to your Tom Tom GPS system. For added fun, celebrity or character voices can be downloaded simply and made the voice of the system. Once you have the new Tom Tom GPS System, you will wonder how you ever did without it. Check it out today!

Monday, April 14, 2008

2008 JVC Arsenal Series Amplifiers Review

A number of companies now have tried going down the compact-design route when it comes to amplifier construction. Companies such as Alpine, Pioneer, and even Kicker have their versions of compact amplification design.

As technology progresses, things get smaller. It’s the nature of the beast, and there’s nothing stopping the industry from continuing on this development. JVC’s 2008 Arsenal amplifier line is simply brilliant. They utilized advanced technology, engineering, and styling all in one small package—the KS-AR8 Digital Amplifier.
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Friday, April 4, 2008

.mobi Domains for Mobile Users

According to a recent eMarketer report, there will be a projected 844.9 million worldwide mobile-search users in 2011¹, up from 219.2 million in 2006. Mobile ad revenue worldwide is projected to grow to $2.4 billion in 2011, from $6.8 million in 2006. With this kind of opportunity, many of our clients are looking to get into mobile search optimization now, while others are already experiencing the benefits of an optimized mobile site. Unfortunately for marketers, the mobile web is still in its infancy, and very little is known or shared about the process of optimizing web sites for mobile search. In order to contribute to the conversation and to help companies and individuals understand the complex process involved in developing and promoting simple web sites for mobile searchers, Resolution Media presents this white paper on optimizing for the mobile searcher.
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Thursday, March 13, 2008

Dual XDVD8181

Dual (car audio company) brings you an in dash multimedia DVD player with high performance and options galore. The XDVD8181 features a 7" LCD screen with touch controls on its motorized face. You can check out your favorite movies on DVD when the car is parked, or you can keep your passengers in back happy with additional video monitors connected to the two composite video outputs. When the screen's retracted, you can keep track of what's playing with the secondary dot matrix display.

Dual XDVD8181 - Car Head Unit Reviews

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Bazooka ELA100.2 Amplifier

The Bazooka ELA100.2 is arguably one of the most popular entry-level amplifiers available on the market today. First debuting in mid 2007, the ELA100.2 has become the backbone of Bazooka's affordable high-performance amplifier series.

The ELA100.2 is solid performing with 115 watts through 2 channels at 4 ohms, 165 watts through 2 channels at 2 ohms, and 330 watts through bridged single channel at 4 ohms. It also features tri-mode capable outputs, allowing you to connect speakers in stereo mode and an additional subwoofer in mono. It could even be daisy-chained to any other compatible Bazooka audio component such as a Class D amplifier or a Bazooka amplified bass tube.

This 2-channel amplifier is protected by its built-in thermal, short circuit, and overload protection circuitry. If you're worried about cooling, you could connect Bazooka CHIL liquid cooling accessory to its built-in compatible design. In addition, it has a port for an optional remote bass remote control, giving you control of its bass from the driver seat.

This amplifier presents itself easily to be a high-quality, high-performing, and highly affordable amplifier. There are plenty of reviews out there confirming these facts, and especially priced at around $100, you can't possibly go wrong with your decision!

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Custom Subwoofer Boxes (sealed Vs Ported)

When selecting a subowofer box (custom subwoofer box), the decision between sealed and ported will decide how the final install will sound. The universal rule for this choice is quite easy.

Sealed subwoofer boxes usually are much smaller than ported boxes. If you have a limited space in your car, it would most likely be a good idea to go with a sealed enclosure. Not only is there a size distinction, but there is also a difference in sound between the two boxes. Sealed enclosures tend to produce tight, precise bass and have a flat frequency response curve. They are also usually the enclosure of choice when looking for a Sound Quality oriented setup.

Custom Subwoofer Boxes include:
Dodge Subwoofer box - Ford Subwoofer Enclosures - Toyota Subwoofer box