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Make Parking the Car Easier with a Laser Guide

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The Laser Parking System from AutoSport can reduce damage to your car (or your garage) by letting you know when you’re in the “parking sweet spot.”  The system plugs into a power outlet or uses batteries.  Installation is easy with the included hardware.  Set it up by parking the car where you want it, then

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Magellan RoadMate 9055-LM GPS with Free Map Updates

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The RoadMate 9055-LM from Magellan has a large monitor and a unique retractable mounting arm that makes it ideal for use in larger SUVs and RVs, trucks, and minivans, but it works equally well for drivers with smaller vehicles.  The 7″ touchscreen makes navigation easy with Magellan’s OneTouch user interface.  You’ll also get traffic information

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Remote Starter for Your Car from Bulldog Security

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Bulldog Security has introduced a remote car starter that even works with cars equipped with immobilizers.  The RS82B remote starter lets you start your immobilizer-equipped car to warm it up or cool it down while still keeping it secure.  The RS82B kit comes with a remote fob with start/stop buttons.  It comes with everything you

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Cobra iRadar – Radar/Laser/Safety Camera Detection for iPhone/iPod Touch

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Cobra is a company long-known for making radar detectors.  Now they are offering the iRadar system, which combines a Cobra detector unit with an app for iPhone and iPod touch.  The detector unit provides 360-degree protection from all radar and laser guns, and a city/highway mode prevents false alerts.  The iRadar app for iOS devices

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NewPotato TuneLink Auto Now Available for Android Phones

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A few months ago, The Gadgeteer told you about TuneLink Auto from NewPotato Technologies that allowed you to play audio from your Apple iOS device through your car’s stereo.  Now, NewPotato has made the TuneLink Auto system available to Android phone users.  You plug the TuneLink Auto into your car’s power port and pair it

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BodyGard 5-in-1 Emergency Tool is a Real Lifesaver

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You’ve seen those big emergency tools designed to help you escape your car in an emergency.  They have a glass-breaking hammer, seatbelt cutter – and they’re as big as a small hammer and hard to keep within reach in your car.  The BodyGard 5-in-1 Emergency tool is small (1¾”W x 3”L x 5/8”H) and comes

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Arkon Rear Seat Headrest Mount and Custom Fit Protective Holder for Apple iPad Review

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Going on car trips with kids can be rough. Hearing “are we there yet” too many times can make the trip seem endless. Electronics companies, and even car manufacturers, recognize this and make a variety of entertainment devices to keep those little backseat passengers occupied and entertained. If your car doesn’t have the built-in DVD

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Talk to the Hand with the Earzee Bluetooth Wristband

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If you’ve tried Bluetooth headsets and speaker phones before and didn’t find them to your liking, I have another option to try for hands free calls. It’s the Earzee Bluetooth Wristband from MobileFun. This wristband pairs with your phone and vibrates when it detects a call. You can then pull the earphone speaker between your

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Plantronics K100 In-Car Bluetooth Speakerphone Review

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There is no state in the US that bans all phone use while driving. (Texting while driving is different, and many states do ban texting by all drivers.) Several states ban all cell phone use by certain types of drivers – like novice drivers or bus drivers – and several states require hands-free devices. North

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BlackBerry HS-700 Bluetooth Headset Review

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Over the years, I have tried/reviewed many bluetooth headsets designed to free you from the hassle of having to hold your cellphone to your ear. Since they first came on the market, bluetooth headset technology, capabilities, and reliability have come a very long way. BlackBerry has recently introduced three new bluetooth headsets and a visor

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