The Dash Cam Dually has two built-in 1.3 Mega Pixel cameras to capture the scene in front of your car AND what’s happening inside your car. Four Infrared LED’s illuminate the interior of the vehicle so you can even capture video at night. Video is recorded to the included 2GB SD card. Another really … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, GPS, News, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Camera, Car, GPS

Capture the action inside and outside your car – Dash Cam Dually originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on November 20, 2009 at 8:10 am.

If you have a portable GPS unit, do you suction-cup it to your windshield?  Do you worry that the mounting arm left on your windshield – or even the suction cup marks left on the glass – advertise to thieves that you have a portable GPS unit? 

If you do, the Nav-Mat Portable GPS dash mount may be what you need.  … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, GPS, Travel Gear

Tagged: GPS, Stand

Nav-Mat Portable GPS Dash Mount originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 23, 2009 at 1:22 pm.

If you own a 1996 or newer vehicle and an iPhone, you can use the Kiwi Wifi to monitor your car’s engine sensors, MPG, etc in real time on your iPhone’s display. The Kiwi Wifi is a plug and play wireless device with an attached 6 ft OBDII cable for easy installation. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, News, Spotlight Gadgets, iPhone related

Tagged: Car, iPhone

Use your iPhone to monitor your car – Kiwi Wifi originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 10, 2009 at 11:42 am.

The Windshield Wonder is a small, portable wand with a microfiber cloth and pad that is meant for cleaning the inside of your windshield.  It looks like a no-brainer:  it is very small and can be broken down to fit into your glove box; its cleaning surface is very narrow (and small) and conforms to the curve of the glass, allowing you to maneuver it easily across the windshield; and it pivots, again making it perfect for the windshield.  And it comes with two (removable) cleaning pads and a mister for water (or other cleaning fluid).    All for $9.99.  Nice. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear

Tagged: Cleaning

Windshield Wonder (boy do we wonder) Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 8, 2009 at 12:38 pm.

The new Car Cam Voyager with LCD is the first vehicle camera to let you see exactly what is happening in real-time while you’re driving. This car camera provides a live feed on its 2 inch 320 x 240 screen and can record up to 48 hours of video at 720×480 30fps via its wide angle 2.0 megapixel sensor with an (optional) 32GB … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Camcorder

Record your next cop chase with the Car Cam Voyager originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on October 2, 2009 at 10:49 am.

Today Jaguar announced that HD radio will become a standard feature in their existing XKR and XFR models, … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, Car Gear

Tagged: HD Radio

Jaguar plans to include HD radio as standard in future models originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 23, 2009 at 3:16 pm.

Anyone who has owned an iPhone for even a short period of time can tell you that its biggest flaw — or at least, the biggest flaw that isn’t directly related to the carrier — is its frustratingly insufficient battery life, especially compared to standard mobile phones.  The typical solution for most users is to either switch off services such as Wi-Fi, 3G or Bluetooth when they aren’t being used, or to simply charge the iPhone one or more times during the course of the day.  I rarely use my iPhone as an actual phone, and I still find myself running the battery down below 20% during an average day if I don’t take the time to recharge it at least once.  I’m not always in a position where I can sit around and wait for my iPhone to charge, however, and that’s precisely the problem that Griffin Technology’s PowerDuo Reserve is intended to solve. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Travel Gear, iPhone related

Tagged: Battery, Charger, iPhone accessory, iPod accessory

Griffin Technology PowerDuo Reserve Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 12, 2009 at 1:12 pm.

When Julie posted her news item introducing the MobiValet mobile phone holder for the car, many of the commenters remarked that they just used their drink holders for their phones.  There are many ways to hold your phone in the car, ranging from holders that attach to your car windows or air vents, phone cases that may already be attached to your body, free solutions like putting the phone in a drink holder or just throwing the phone on the seat beside you.  Let’s look at the MobiValet and see what it offers. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear

Tagged: car accessory, Cell Phone Case

MobiValet Cell Phone Holder Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 2, 2009 at 2:38 pm.

If you don’t like using Bluetooth headsets, but want a handsfree alternative for your mobile phone while driving, you might want to check out the new solCHAT speakerphone from Scosche. All the typical speakerphone features are accessed by an easy 3 button … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Bluetooth, Solar, speakerphone

Green speakerphone – Scosche solCHAT originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 27, 2009 at 5:30 pm.

The Zoombak Personal GPS Locator is a small GPS module that works in combination with a web based service to alert you to the comings and goings of the vehicle where you have installed it. Put it in your son or daughter’s car while they drive back to college and the Zoombak … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, GPS, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: GPS

Keep tabs on your vehicle, family and pets with a Zoombak GPS originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 25, 2009 at 9:16 pm.

The new iLuv iAD 115 Micro USB Car Charger is a solution for people with iPod, iPhone, MP3, GPS and other devices who need an easy way to charge their gadgets while driving. The iAD115 Micro USB Car Charger is so small it can be concealed inside the … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Charger, USB

Charge USB gadgets in your car – iLuv iAD 115 Micro originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 20, 2009 at 1:52 pm.

(Photo courtesy of ProClip website)

We all know that we shouldn’t use our cell phones while driving, yet most of us still do. To try and not be “that driver” who is fumbling to pick up the phone that fell on the floor, using my knees to steer on the highway or holding the phone with one hand while sipping an extra hot half-caf  soy Venti Latte with the other, I’ve been using the ProClip Mounting System for the past few years. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear

Tagged: Mobile Phone, Mount

ProClip In-Vehicle Device Mounting Solution Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 20, 2009 at 7:31 am.

The MobiValet is an attractive stick on holder that will keep your phone safe and within easy reach while you’re driving. They are available in several leather styles and a Cordura version and are priced from $29.95 – … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Case

A place to park your phone inside your car – MobiValet originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 15, 2009 at 7:00 am.

There are dozens of hands-free kits on the market, but the Taurus from Mobilefun distinguishes itself with several unique features, one of which could cause your insurance rates to go up.  I’m going to take the unit for a test drive in my Taurus (the car) and I’ll let you know the results. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear

Tagged: Bluetooth, speakerphone

Taurus LCD Bluetooth Visor Kit and Speakerphone Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 12, 2009 at 8:13 am.

The Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone (VM-605) is a pretty, slick new device from RIM that combines a hands-free speakerphone with an FM transmitter to let you hear your Blackberry over the car’s speakers. In appearance and function, it is a piece of art.

Besides a hands-free speakerphone, it is also billed as your gateway to ‘Road Ready Tunes’ and as being GPS friendly. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Blackberry related, Car Gear, Wireless

Tagged: Blackberry, Bluetooth, Hands Free, speakerphone

Blackberry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605 Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 15, 2009 at 7:28 pm.

The Split Ring Key Blank is a genius idea from Amron Experimental, the same folks that brought us the Endo Magnet. It’s a key blank that you can take to the hardware store / … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Keyring

A key that’s a keyring originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on July 9, 2009 at 1:00 am.

The TrayStation is an adjustable tray that looks like it would make a great Father’s Day gift for a contractor, painter, carpenter or anyone that needs a work surface that can hold various tools and be used on uneven work surfaces. The $22 price tag isn’t bad … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Home Tech, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Organizer

TrayStation Multi-Purpose Orangizer originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 4, 2009 at 5:59 pm.

Idiot lights. Hate them, hate them, hate them! Especially the &^%$*# “Check Engine Light”. Did you know that the Check Engine Light can come on just because the gas cap is loose? Who’s brilliant idea was it to put a light on the dashboard that can come on for everything from a major engine emergency to a loose gas cap?

Enter CarMD. This is a small, easy to use device that can do quick or in-depth readings of why that light is on. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear

Tagged: auto, Car, diagnostics, emissions

CarMD Vehicle Code Reader Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on June 1, 2009 at 3:00 am.

Handsfree/Bluetooth call phone device AND an FM transmitter that can handle any MP3 player, SD.MMC cards, and USB thumbdrives? PLUS 2 remotes- a ‘normal’ one and one for the steering wheel? All this and cool blue LED lights, too? The Merconnet Bluetooth Car Kit certainly aims high, and with Julie’s great review of the Merconnet Bluetooth FM Transmitter Speakerphone. I had high hopes! … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Audio / Video Gear, Car Gear

Tagged: Bluetooth, Car, FM Transmitter, MP3

Merconnet Bluetooth Car Kit Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 4, 2009 at 2:00 am.

Imagine driving a vehicle with atleast one small child strapped in a car seat behind you.  The child is reading a book or playing with a doll and suddenly it drops to the floor of the car.  The child desperately wants that item but cannot reach it due to the safety restraints, so the child begins to cry and whine, pleading for you to help which you cannot safely do because you are driving. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Kid Gadgets, Travel Gear

Tagged: car seat, Child, Kid, Parent, Safety, Travel

Star Kids Products Snack and Play Travel Tray Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 29, 2009 at 7:02 am.

Here’s another product to add to your Earth Day shopping list. It’s the ScanGauge II from Linear Logic. It’s a trip computer for your car that provides a realtime miles per gallon display. It’s almost like having a visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Gauge

Keep an eye on your MPG with the ScanGauge II originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 15, 2009 at 12:44 pm.

Scosche announces availability of their reCOIL retractable car charger for the iPod and iPhone. $29.99 will get you a retractable charger that you can use in your car. I like the idea that I won’t have loose cables … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Spotlight Gadgets, iPhone related

Tagged: 12V, Charger, Power

Scosche ReCoil iPhone Charger Now Available originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 8, 2009 at 3:18 pm.

The solChat from Scosche is a Bluetooth speakerphone for your car, that can charge via the built-in solar panel on the back, USB cable, and a 12V power cord. It has a simple 3 button design that forgoes a display, in favor of a voice that announces incoming … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Spotlight Gadgets

Tagged: Bluetooth

Spotlight Gadget – Scosche solChat Solar Bluetooth Speaker Phone originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 17, 2009 at 8:04 am.

Despite my extra geekiness and my affinity for electronic gadgets and toys, I only very recently acquired a cell phone with bluetooth. I’d been using a Motorola V325 with Verizon for three years (try this – they’ll start begging you to upgrade to a new phone a few months after your “New every two” date), and it was bluetooth-free. Then I upgraded to an iPhone, which got me a little more interested in the world of bluetooth devices. … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear, Wireless

Tagged: Bluetooth, Hands Free, Mobile

iVoice R1 Bluetooth Car Kit Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 17, 2009 at 1:00 am.

Unless your car has an integrated iPod / iPhone dock, pretty much the only other ways to listen to tunes through your vehicle’s speakers is with a line-in connector or an FM transmitter. Line-in connectors mean cables. FM transmitters are wireless. Most people probably won’t argue with me when I say that anything wireless is more convenient than something wired. The RoadTrip from Griffin happens to be one of the most convenient FM transmitters that I’ve had the opportunity to review. If you have an iPhone or iPod, you’ll want to take a look.  … [visit site to read more]

Filed in categories: Car Gear

Tagged: FM Transmitter, iPhone, iPod

Griffin RoadTrip FM Transmitter Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on February 12, 2009 at 5:00 am.