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(ARA) - Despite unpredictable gas prices, the Automotive Association of America predicts a record number of Americans will travel this summer, and 84 percent of these travelers will go by motor vehicle. As more Americans spend more time on the road, they’re fueling a trend toward integrating their favorite gadgets and technologies into their vehicles.
The demand for mobile electronics products such as mobile video and DVD, gaming units, satellite radio, rear-view camera and in-dash navigational systems is rising at double digit rates every year, and it won’t be long before everyone on the block is touting a home theater in the back-seat of their car. To give Americans a taste of what the world of mobile electronics can offer, Best Buy -- the nation’s leading mobile electronics retailer -- offers vacationers the following fun and easy solutions for turning tiresome summer road trips into exciting excursions:
Eliminate the phrase “Are We There YET?”
Video: Professionally installed and portable DVD players, ranging in width from five to 10 inches, can keep kids entertained with this season’s favorite movies like “The Incredibles.”
Gaming: A custom-installed gaming system such as Microsoft Xbox or Sony PlayStation 2 allows kids to bond over games like “Shrek 2: The Game” or “Spiderman.” Wireless headphones make for a peaceful and safe ride for the driver and other passengers.
Music: Sing along to XM or Sirius satellite radio with hundreds of channels of music, sports, talk and traffic/weather reports. Summer favorites sound even better in digital quality sound, and the lack of commercials is a treat for weary travelers.
Throw out the map!
A portable or professionally installed GPS (global positioning system) makes it easy to find a desired destination using simple electronic road map displays and spoken, step-by-step instructions. Furthermore, using new real-time 24-hour traffic reports, it is easy to safely re-route the summer caravan to avoid road construction or a tie-up.
Keep your eyes on the road!
New technological advances help ensure safer road trips. The AudioVox rear-view “Babycam” gives drivers a view of backseat activities or behind-the-car obstacles, all without taking their eyes off the road. Also, Bluetooth technology allows drivers to answer cell phones hands-free through the car’s audio system.
Best Buy is a one-stop shop for consumers looking for these and other new gadgets for enhanced road adventures and family entertainment. Best Buy employs a team of 3,200 mobile install technicians, the largest number of any national retailer, leaving families with a great resource to learn more about what the world of mobile electronics can bring to this summer’s family road trip. For more information on mobile electronics, visit www.bestbuy.com.
Courtesy of ARA Content