Gadgets to Make Your Car Trips More Fun
May 27, 2006 — -- Before you pack the car for your next big trip, make sure you have some of these gadgets to make your time on the road more pleasant.
Frozen CPU Notebook Travel Harness, $34.99
Turn your laptop computer into a mobile movie theater. Save hundreds of dollars by using a notebook computer you already own instead of buying a portable DVD player for the kids. Designed to attach to the headrest posts found in most vehicles, the Notebook Travel Harness turns a laptop that can play DVDs into a movie screen that can be viewed by passengers in the rear seats. Attach a keyboard and mouse to the laptop, and the kids can play video games or do school work.
Coleman Powerchill Cooler, $114.72
Say goodbye to soggy sandwiches. The Coleman cooler plugs in to the car's cigarette lighter and cools to 40 degrees Fahrenheit below surrounding temperature. It has an adjustable shelf divider and molded handles for easy lifting and carrying.
Komfort Pets Komfort Kennel, $300-$400
It's important to make sure your pet stays cool this summer. When the temperature inside this pet carrier reaches 75 degrees Fahrenheit, the air conditioning unit turns on. And in the winter, the carrier's heating unit will be useful. The Komfort Pets Komfort Kennel will officially be on the market this summer.
MoDoo Free Rearview Mirror Hands-Free Car Kit, $139
Install this MoDoo product and you'll be able to take your calls without digging through your purse. The mirror acts as a caller ID by displaying and announcing the caller's number. A built-in speaker and microphone allows you to take your calls at the push of a button. It helps your driving, too, with parking sensors that can detect any obstacles -- and how far away they are from you -- as you're backing up.
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