MORE COOL CAR GADGETS


ScanGauge Automotive Computer

The ScanGauge is a multi-function diagnostic computer that works with any automobile. It can check for and interpret diagnostic trouble codes, turn off the check engine light, display a variety of digital gauges, and function as a trip computer for up to three trips at a time, tracking average speed, fuel economy, maximum RPM, and the like. This gadget, which hooks easily into a service connector found on most new cars, will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about your car!

Model: ScanGauge Manufacturer: ScanGauge (www.scangauge.com) Price: $129.95


Road Safety Black Box Computer

The RS-1000 is a black box computer that helps you monitor your teen's driving without you actually being in the car. The Road Safety system monitors vehicle speed, g-forces, and the like, and emits warnings when your teen is speeding or accelerating too fast. You can then download the data to your PC, and produce detailed driving reports. It connects to the standard Data Link Connector under your car's dash, and then to your PC (via USB).

Model: RS-1000 Manufacturer: Road Safety (www.roadsafety.com) Price: $280


TrimTrac GPS Security Locator

If your car ever gets stolen, you can find it fast with the TrimTrac security locator. It operates via GPS technology to fix its location, and then sends its location via SMS text messages over the GSM network. It's small and battery operated, so you can mount it out of sight anywhere in your vehicle.

Model: TrimTrac Manufacturer: Trimble (www.trimble.com) Dimensions: 5.78'' x 2.99'' x 1.44'' Price: $499.99


ARKON Executive Laptop Steering Wheel Mount

Not that anyone recommends computing while driving, but it is possible to get some work done in the car while you're parked for lunch. To that end, use the ARKON Executive Laptop Steering Wheel Mount to fix your laptop to your car's steering wheel, then start typing away. The mount will hold all laptops up to 10 pounds in weight.

Model: CM175 Manufacturer: ARKON (www.arkon.com) Price: $49.95


SportVue MC1 Heads-Up Display

Now here's a cool use of new technology. The SportVue's MC1 adds a heads-up display to any motorcycle helmet, so you can see key readouts speed, RPM, and gear without taking your eyes off the road. The display is projected onto the helmet's windscreen via the MC1 device, which mounts onto the front of your helmet; it's the same technology used by fighter pilots. Cool!

Model: MC1 Manufacturer: SportVue (www.sportvue.net) Price: $329


MOMO Design Fighter Bluetooth Motorcycle Helmet

If you think heads-up displays are cool, take a look at what MOMO Design and Motorola have in store. The Fighter Bluetooth is a motorcycle helmet with built-in Bluetooth wireless connectivity; now you can listen to the radio or talk on the phone without running wires up to and under your helmet. It's a very cool and practical use of existing technologies.

Model: Fighter Manufacturer: MOMO Design (www.momodesign.com) Price: TBA


TracVision A5 Mobile Satellite TV

If satellite radio isn't entertaining enough on long trips, go the extra step and add satellite television to your car or van. The TracVision A5 system puts a thin (5'' high) mobile satellite antenna on top of your vehicle, so you can receive DIRECTV service on the go. Just feed the signal from the TracVision satellite receiver to any in-car monitor, and you can watch DIRECTV MOBILE while you're driving.

Model: A5 Manufacturer: TracVision (www.tracvision.com) System: DIRECTV MOBILE Price: $2,295


Velox Coffeebreak Espresso Maker

If all the entertainment gadgets don't keep you awake, you definitely need some caffeine which you can get thanks to Velox Coffeebreak in-car espresso maker. The Coffeebreak (designed by Bertone Design) connects to your car's cigarette lighter and brews up three ounces of coffee in less than five minutes. It has a built-in coffee screen, so no filters are necessary.

Model: Coffeebreak Distributor: Restaurantequipment. com (www.restaurantequipment.com/velox.html) Price: $49.95




Leo Laporte's 2006 Gadget Guide
Leo Laportes 2006 Gadget Guide
ISBN: 0789733951
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 126

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