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Vroom iPhone case feels the need for speed

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Automobile aficionados can put the pedal to the metal with the Case-Mate Vroom.  A standard-looking, black silicone iPhone 3G/3GS case from the front, but the back features a tire-tread pattern reminiscent of speed-rated performance tires.  All controls are accessible and a lip gives chrome bezel protection and a “lay on the table” design.   Also

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Keep an eye on your iPhone with the Xtand Go

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The Just Mobile Xtand Go is a dash or windshield mount for your iPhone 3G3 or 3G. It has a folding arm that allows the iPhone to be rotated vertically or horizontally and maintains access to side controls and the dock connector. What I like about it is that it doesn’t have one of those

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Plug and Play Wireless Vehicle Monitors

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Lemur Vehicle Monitors offers 3 different wireless modules for your car that look pretty useful. EconoDriver will display cost per trip, current gas mileage and the Green rating of your driving performance (hmmm, not sure exactly what that means…). The SafeDriver module displays the maximum speed, miles traveled and number of sudden stops since the

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Wireless Headphones for Kids

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If you have a kid and a car with a built in DVD player, you should check out the IR68KG02 Wireless Headphones from Kidz Gear. They have been designed to be 100% compatible with U.S. vehicles equipped with built-in IR DVD/video systems and are lightweight, with child-sized headbands and comfortably padded ear-cups. An external IR

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Dash Cam Dually Review – A black box video recorder for your car

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Ever been in a hit and run accident?  Well I have.  I made a left turn and I noticed a white Honda Civic with a giant whale tail spoiler closing in fast from my right.  “That car isn’t gonna stop for the light” I thought to myself.  I slammed on the brakes but it was

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My Crutchfield experience…..

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I have been pondering upgrading my stock car stereo for a fancy new one with some of, if not all, the bells and whistles; touch screen, navigation, iPod interface, HD radio, USB connection, etc. The real sticking point has been the cost. While the stereo may only cost between $350-$1000, the installation and additional parts

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Capture the action inside and outside your car – Dash Cam Dually

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 cool

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Use your iPhone to monitor your car – Kiwi Wifi

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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. Applications available from

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Record your next cop chase with the Car Cam Voyager

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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

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Jaguar plans to include HD radio as standard in future models

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Today Jaguar announced that HD radio will become a standard feature in their existing XKR and XFR models, and in their upcoming flagship model, the XJ.  HD radio will remain an option in the XK and XF models. While it might be easy to dismiss this as news that is only relevant for the filthy

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Griffin Technology PowerDuo Reserve Review

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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

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