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2013年1月7日星期一

Garmin nüvi 3490LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review


Garmin nüvi 3490LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps and Traffic

Product Description
Edition: 3490LMT - Lifetime Maps & Traffic
Thanks to Garmin Guidance 3.0, FREE lifetime traffic¹ and map² updates, advanced lane guidance and much more, Garmin nüvi 3490LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator  provides the most comprehensive navigation capabilities available. And at just 9 mm, it’s also our thinnest navigator yet.

Navigate by Touch or by Voice
With its innovative speech recognition, you can control Garmin nüvi 3490LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator  with your voice — allowing you to keep both hands on the wheel. Simply wake up nüvi with a customizable voice command and begin speaking menu options that are clearly displayed on the screen. When you’re stopped, you can still control the nüvi using its 4.3-inch (10.92-cm) glass touchscreen.

Garmin Guidance 3.0 allows you to quickly look up addresses and services and be guided to your destination with voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names. It comes preloaded with maps that feature 3-D landmarks and terrain for North America. It also comes preloaded with more than 8 million points of interest (POIs) and offers the ability to add your own.

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups
With FREE lifetime traffic updates from Digital 3D Traffic, our most extensive traffic avoidance system, Garmin nüvi 3490LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator  can help you avoid delays. Digital 3D Traffic provides updates every 30 seconds over the HD Radio broadcasting system, so you can easily reroute around congestion and arrive on time.

Enjoy FREE Lifetime Map Updates
With FREE lifetime map updates, you always have the most up-to-date maps, POIs and navigation information available at your fingertips. Map updates are available for download up to 4 times a year with no subscription or update fees and no expiration dates.

Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late
Now there’s no more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Available in select metropolitan areas, photoReal  junction view makes unfamiliar intersections and exits easy to navigate. When you approach an exit or interchange, nüvi 3490LMT will enter split screen mode and show you a realistic depiction of junctions on your route, complete with road signs and arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation. Bird's Eye junction view also is included for a top-down look at upcoming interchanges.

Go Beyond Navigation
Point-to-point navigation is just the beginning. Garmin nüvi 3490LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator  features a microSD™ card slot so you can store and use detailed cityXplorer™ maps or download custom voices and vehicles for free from the Garmin Garage It also comes with a powered mount that charges while you drive while dual-orientation functionality lets you hold nüvi vertically or horizontally for added convenience driving or walking. And for added convenience and safety, built-in Bluetooth® connectivity lets you make and take hands-free calls and texts.

Garmin nüvi 3490LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator ’s "Where Am I?" emergency locator provides your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and  intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and more. And Enhanced Exit Services tells you what services you’re approaching on the highway.

Product Features
Less than 9mm thick
Make hands-free calls and texts
Voice activated navigation
Lifetime Map and TrafficUpdates
Lane assist with photoReal junction view

2013年1月3日星期四

Car Audio Rview -- Top 5 Car Audio Components


Car interior with a premium car audio system
It can be a great idea to have a quality car audio and video system, especially if you spend a lot of time in your car each day. Assembling and installing car audio components yourself can be especially rewarding. You just need to know a little technical jargon and you can make choices like a car audio professional. To help you get started selecting items for your car audio system, here are the top five car audio components to install in your vehicle.
Car Audio Component Essentials:

Car stereo
Your car stereo is the heart of your car audio system. Make sure you select a car stereo that fits your dashboard. They typically come in 2-inch and 4-inch models. Also, choose whether you want to include MP3, satellite radio or other
capabilities in your stereo.

Car audio speakers
Depending on what type of music you listen to and how loud you play it, you will need different speakers. If you want clarity and high-fidelity sound, you'll want to go with car audio speakers that have good frequency response. Use multiple speakers to cover the full hearing spectrum, from 20Hz to 20kHz. A car audio system with a good frequency range will give you good sound reproduction.

Subwoofer
Subwoofers reproduce extremely low frequency sounds, which give your music deep, rich bass. They are great for serious car audio systems. Be sure not play it too loud. Subwoofers have been known to crack windshields and damage hearing.

Amplifier
The amplifier can increase the output of your speakers and subwoofer. Amplifiers do draw a lot of power, so if you experience dimmed lights or other problems when running your car audio system, you may need to make changes to your car battery or power system. Be careful not to run the amplifier too close to its capacity, as this can cause your car audio quality to degrade, quickly.

Car video
LCD screens have opened exciting possibilities in car audio and video. Installing a DVD player in your car audio system, with LCD screens in the headrests or ceiling, can make long car rides more bearable with children in tow.

2012年12月22日星期六

Sony In-Dash CD Receiver Review


Sony MEXBT3900U In-Dash CD Receiver MP3/WMA/AAC Player with Bluetooth
Sony MEXBT3900U In-Dash CD Receiver MP3/WMA/AAC Player with Bluetooth

Product Description

The Sony MEXBT3900U In-Dash CD Receiver with integrated Bluetooth technology gives you all-in-one hands-free calling, streaming audio capabilities and USB 1-Wire connectivity. Connect, control and charge your iPod, iPhone, Walkman(R) player or other compatible USB devices. This Sony MEXBT3900U In-Dash CD Receiver also supports MP3, WMA and AAC playback and lets you add satellite radio or HD Radio to your system.

Features 
Satellite and HD Radio ready using Sony Bus Advanced Sound Engine with EQ7 and 52W x 4 high power Front and rear/subwoofer pre-outs with LPF/HPF Radio Data System Selectable Key Illumination Wireless card remote included (RM-X172)Specifications Max power output - 52 Watts x 4 at 4 ohms Speaker Impedance - 4-8 Ohms Band - AM / FM Format(s) Supported - CD, CD-R / CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files) CD Text Display - CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Data displayed Display Color - Black color / Negative LCD USB Port - Front USB (Full Speed) Key Illumination - Blue / Red Input Voltage - 12 V(R) DC car Battery (negative ground) Compatible Bluetooth Profiles - A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)1.2, AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)1.3, HFP (Handsfree Profile)1.5, OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Frequency Band - 2.4 GHz band (2.400 - 2.4835 GHz) Maximum Range - Line of sight approx. 10M (33ft) Wireless Connectivity - Bluetooth Standard version 2.1 + EDR DIN Size - Single DIN

Sony MEXBT3900U In-Dash CD Receiver Features

  • Detach face with LCD display and front aux input
  • MP3/WMA music file playback
  • Bluetooth technology with HFP, A2DP, OPP and AVRCP support
  • USB 1-Wire for iPod, iPhone and USB music devices
  • Intuitive Quick-BrowZer and ZAPPIN search features
 Customer Review
PROS of Sony MEXBT3900U In-Dash CD Receiver
1) The quality of the hands-free calling is excellent! I can hear the callers very well through my car speakers (volume is loud and easy to hear!). Also, callers can hear me very well without any issues, even while driving at high speeds. Please note, that I use an external microphone Sony XAMC10 External Mic for BT (Black), which I highly recommend purchasing. Please see my review on that external microphone where I have added photos of where I suggest the optimal microphone placement is to get the best quality- i.e. to the left on the visor, which is close to your mouth). I didn't even use the built-in microphone (which is located on the stereo faceplate) because of the published bad reviews about the quality of the built-in microphone. I don't know if some of the issues people are having with hands-free call quality with this car stereo is related to not having an external microphone, or if they have one, whether it is placed in an optimal location.

2) When a phone call comes in, and you're listening to music (even when you're listening to music over Bluetooth via A2DP), the music pauses, and the phone call comes through. When the phone call ends, the music starts right back up. Very smooth.

2012年12月14日星期五

Soundfly SD WMA/MP3 Player Car Fm Transmitter Review



Soundfly SD WMA/MP3 Player Car Fm Transmitter for SD Card, USB Stick, Mp3 Players,iPod, Zune
Soundfly SD WMA/MP3 Player Car Fm Transmitter for SD Card, USB Stick, Mp3 Players,iPod, Zune

Product Description
Soundfly SD lets you listen to sound files such as MP3 & WMA file stored in portable memory devices like USB flash memory & SD card, etc through your car radio speakers. It supports RDS (Radio Data System), so while listening to music, you can see the song and artist's name displayed on your car stereo. Soundfly SD transmits to all FM frequencies (88.1MHz-107.9MHz) and memorizes up to 7 FM frequencies. It comes with fully functional remote control. You can also transmit music from other Mp3 players such as iPod, Zune etc. Just plug USB or SD card in Sound-Fly & Enjoy music!

Product Features
Transmits on all FM frequencies (88.1MHz-107.9MHz) - Memorizes up to 7 FM frequencies
Simple plug & play - Powers on & off automatically or with button - Reads MP3 & WMA files
USB port (reading data, not charging) & SD slot & 2.5mm stereo input - 3.5mm cable included for use with iPod, Zune, mp3 players
Remote features: Folder shift - Fast Forward & Rewind - Repetition of defined Section- Shuffle - Bookmarking
ID3-tag information via RDS: View song information on your compatible radio display.

Customer Review
I bought this unit with a specific purpose in mind using the RDS functionality. I just recieved this unit yesterday and it is pretty impressive considering the low costs and RDS functionality.

1. Sound - This is tricky. The sound is good using USB and SD cards as your source. However, the sound is great when you use the Analog input(2.5mm input I would have expected the sound to be better with USB/SD cards. I was blown away when I played my Sony MP3 player thru the input jack. It sounded great. 4.5 Stars here)
2.) Power - This is powered by a 12v cigarette lighter plug. I wanted to use it in the house and power it from an AC outlet. I used a litte converter specifically designed for that purpose. On other units, as soon as you plug the unit into AC, you get a nasty little hum, and sometimes static. When this unit, it is very clean, no hum at all. Five Stars for that)
3.) Ease of Use - This unit has a very simple display that can be cryptic if you don't read the instructions. It is easier to use via the remote control,than the buttons on the unit. Most notable is the equalizer display which also doubles as a Volume Unit VU) meter. The instructions don't mention that, but that is how it works. There is also a volume control on the remote, but not on the unit itself. You can save up to 7 FM freqencies in memory and use the remote to scan the frequencies, pretty cool.

2012年12月8日星期六

2013 New Model Pioneer Multimedia DVD Receiver


NEW 2013 MODEL PIONEER AVH-X3500BHS / AVHX3500BHS 2-DIN Multimedia DVD Receiver with 6.1" WVGA Touchscreen Display, MIXTRAX, Bluetooth, HD RadioTM Tuner, SiriusXM Ready, and Advanced App Mode for iPhone

NEW 2013 MODEL PIONEER AVH-X3500BHS / AVHX3500BHS 2-DIN Multimedia DVD Receiver with 6.1" WVGA Touchscreen Display, MIXTRAX, Bluetooth, HD RadioTM Tuner, SiriusXM Ready, and Advanced App Mode for iPhone

Product Description

The 2013 New Model Pioneer  Multimedia DVD Receiver features a beautiful 6.1" WVGA touchscreen display, Pioneer's own MIXTRAXTM technology, built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and audio streaming, an HD RadioTM tuner, SiriusXM ready, and Advanced App Mode for iPhone® 4S and iPhone 4. The updated and innovative user interface makes direct operation of the unit stress-free by eliminating complicated layered selection displays, so access to desired functions is smoother and simpler than ever. A variety of multimedia options ensures that you will be properly entertained. Customizable audio and video functions make it easy to suit your mood.Built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free talking and audio streaming Bluetooth version 3.0 +EDR certified Bluetooth range up to 32.8 ft. Supports SMS message notifications and A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth Profiles Supported: HFP: Hands Free Profile allows a hands-free car kit to connect to a compatible mobile phone HSP: Headset Profile enables a Bluetooth headset to connect to a compatible mobile phone PBAP: Phone Book Access Profile allows the car stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the contact list of the mobile phone directly from the car stereo A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile allows high quality audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile supports basic remote control functions (play, pause, etc) via Bluetooth OPP: Object Push Profile for sending basic "objects" such as pictures and other virtual material GAP: Generic Access Profile SDP: Service Discovery Protocol Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones

Product Features of the 2013 New Model Pioneer  Multimedia DVD Receiver

  • Playback of DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA
  • Playback of region #1 DVD discs AM/FM Supertuner IIID with 18FM/6AM presets
  • Advanced Sound Retriever enhances compressed audio Electronic Shock Protection (ESP
  • 8-band graphic equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves (5 Preset, 2 User)
  • 24bit Digital Analog Converter (DAC) to enhance your MP3/WMA playback
Customer Review on 2013 New Model Pioneer  Multimedia DVD Receiver
While I did not get this 2013 New Model Pioneer  Multimedia DVD Receiver,  I am very impressed so far. Its a little disapointing that Pioneer does not include the CD-IU201S interface cable. All the apps and things you would like to run on this beautiful unit is an extra charge.(Pandora is the exception) The Advanced App mode is great as long as you have that piece. I went with this unit because I didnt neccessarily need navigation. Motion X GPS Drive is a great is a great TBT NAV app, pretty inexpensive, but Pioneer make them charge you 24.99 to display it on the unit. kinda frustrating. The unit is easy to use and nice to look at. I have this paired with an Alpine 500W amp, 2 12" Kicker comp subs and the upgraded Boston Acoustic speakers in my 2006 Dodge Charger RT.

2012年12月1日星期六

Humminbird 4084801 587Ci HD DI Combo DualBeam Fishfinder and GPS


Humminbird 4084801  587Ci HD DI Combo DualBeam Fishfinder and GPS

Product Description

Humminbird 500 Series 587ci HD DI Combo GPS-Sonar DualBeam PLUS and Down Imaging fishfinder. Thanks to best-in-class HD screen resolution, incredibly clear Down Imaging plus dynamic SwitchFire Sonar, you won't miss a thing. Timber, rocks, even fish-watch it all take shape on crystal-clear, full-color 4.5 inch display. Find your way using built-in UniMap or up the ante with optional LakeMaster and Navionics cartography. Get all this technology in a convenient in-dash mount, or use our Tilt and Swivel Quick Disconnect Mounting System. Versatility makes the 500 Series perfect for a wide range of boats.

Product Features

  • Depth: 1000 ft
  • Mounting: Quick Disconnect or In-dash
  • DualBeam PLUS SONAR with SwitchFire
  • Precision GPS and built-in Unimap
  • SD Card Slot
Customer Reviews
I got this for my husband for our anniversary to go in our new boat. We both love this handy fish finder! It's accurate for speed and water temp and we can plot our favorite fishing hot spots and look them up with ease while in the boat. Hooking it up took no time at all once we decided exactly where we wanted to mount the transducer. Love the dual screen feature! Can't say enough good about this unit! So glad we got it! Once we got back home, we had recieved a catalogue from a local competitor and they had the monochrome version "on sale" for just about as much as we gave for our awsome unit plus paying for overnight shipping. Thankyou Amazon for giving us the best deal for our money!

I got this for my husband for our anniversary to go in our new boat. We both love this handy fish finder! It's accurate for speed and water temp and we can plot our favorite fishing hot spots and look them up with ease while in the boat. Hooking it up took no time at all once we decided exactly where we wanted to mount the transducer. Love the dual screen feature! Can't say enough good about this unit! So glad we got it! Once we got back home, we had recieved a catalogue from a local competitor and they had the monochrome version "on sale" for just about as much as we gave for our awsome unit plus paying for overnight shipping. Thankyou Amazon for giving us the best deal for our money!

2012年11月24日星期六

Kicker 10C104 Comp 10-Inch Subwoofer 4 Ohm



Product Description

KICKER provides the best bass for the buck with the KICKER Comp Subwoofer - all the legendary KICKER bass, and still the world’s greatest value for under $100. It’s equipped with all of the proven KICKER construction that you expect, and with an impressive updated look, the KICKER Comp is the complete package. It’s the best balance between high value and high performance in KICKER’s round-subwoofer lineup.The Comp is loaded with many of the innovations found in elite KICKER woofers, including the stiffest injection-molded cone with flex-killing, 36-degree back bracing, updated coil-cooling perimeter venting, high-temp voice-coil wire, and Spiralead tinsel-lead technology for ultimate durability. The Comp is also versatile, performing in vented or sealed enclosures, and in free-air applications as well.The Comp makes perfect sense for any factory upgrade. With easy-to-use, nickel-plated push terminals, a resilient, updated steel basket, and yellow double-stitched surround, the Comp looks as good as it sounds.

Product Features

  • World's best subwoofer value, still under $100 Best-sounding, loudest bass for the buck
  • Super-rigid, injection-molded cone with 360-degree back bracing - High-temp coil wire - Vented pole piece for heat dissipation
  • Strong steel basket with coil-cooling perimeter venting - Ribbed surround for strength at high excursion
  • Durable Spiralead tinsel leads - Tough, yellow double-stitching on surround - Handy spring-loaded terminals
Customer Reviews

i hooked this up to a $50 pyramid amp. and it is almost TOO loud for my mazda 3, and the box is in the trunk too. defiantly recommend this! hits hard on all levels of bass, i can't turn it all the way up because it rattles the plastic in my car too much. when the volume is on medium i can here the bass inside my house if i leave my car on. all around just a good sub!

2012年11月17日星期六

EBC Brakes DP41451R Yellowstuff Street and Track Brake Pad



 EBC Brakes DP41451R Yellowstuff Street and Track Brake Pad
Manufacturer
EBC Brakes manufactures the largest range of brakes in the world manufacturing every size and shape of brake pad and rotor in its UK or USA plant locations. These include Motorcycle Brakes,Mountain Bike Brakes,ATV Brakes and Brakes for cars,SUV and trucks in both organic and sintered versions for applications right up to railway rolling stock,heavy trucks,buses and military vehicles. With a worldwide work force of over 400 people EBC Brakes is an independently owned and managed leader in the brake market, proud of its customers, its products, its success and its people.

Product Description
The new EBC Yellowstuff compound is essentially a race pad but with a big difference in that it works from cold and can be safely used on the highway. If you want the ultimate in high friction braking this is the pad to choose. Brakes feel superb from first touch of the pedal and stay effective up to race temperatures. Maximum stopping is prime requirement and for short duration track use. Its dust rating is similar to OEM parts. All pads come with edge chamfers, center line slots, noise reduction shims and OEM hardware as needed. All EBC pads feature the EBC brake in surface coating which helps pads seat quickly after install.

EBC Brakes - Yellowstuff Street And Track Brake Pads - #DP41451R Features:
High Friction Pad
Better High Speed Stopping
Zero Fade Race Developed Compound
Brakes Effective Right From Cold
Can Be Used On Street/Race Track


Product Features
High friction pad for better high speed stopping
Zero fade race developed compound
Brakes effective right from cold
Can be used on street or race track
Limited lifetime warranty

How to Buy a Custom Fit Car Cover


 
Car covers generally fall into 3 different categories: universal ready-fit, semi-custom, and custom. Custom car covers are manufactured for a specific year, make, model, and body type vehicle and offer the best protection, best overall fit, and best warranties

Steps
1
Make sure you know the exact year, make, model, body type, and trim of the vehicle you are purchasing a custom car cover for. This is essential information. If you don't know this information, you won't be able to purchase a custom car cover.
2
Decide what you want to protect your vehicle from. Different custom car covers protect against different threats. If you're most concerned about water, make sure you buy a waterproof car cover. If you're more concerned about protection from the sun and harmful UV rays, a custom reflective car cover might be your best choice.
3
Decide on a budget. The cost of a custom car cover will vary by both manufacturer and retailer. Once you set a budget for your custom car cover, you will be able to narrow down your options.
4
Find and compare multiple retailers. You can use shopping comparison engines like Nextag or Google Shopping to compare retailers. Don't forget to read all the product details.
5
If you have any questions or doubts about the product you're ordering, contact the retailer. Because custom car covers are made to order, they usually cannot be returned so make sure you purchase the correct cover the first time.

Tips
Covercraft and Coverking are the most popular custom car cover manufacturers in the United States. If you are shopping around you and find Covercraft or Coverking car covers, it is a safe bet that they are true custom covers and not universal read-fit covers.

Warnings
Be careful of online retailers and eBay sellers that advertise custom car covers. In general, anyone advertising a car cover for less than $150 is most likely selling a universal ready-fit car cover and not a true custom car cover.
Stay away from retailers that offer lifetime warranties. There is no such thing as a custom car cover that lasts forever. Any retailer offering a lifetime warranty is using it as a marketing gimmick.
Stay away from mass retailers and auto parts stores like Autozone, Pep Boys, and Walmart. They sell universal ready-fit car covers, not custom car covers.

2012年11月10日星期六

Infinity Basslink 200-Watt, Dual 10" Powered Subwoofer System

Product Description

The BassLink line includes everything you need for great bass in your car, with no hassle. This system includes a round 10-inch woofer, a round 10-inch passive radiator and a 200-watt Class D amplifier, plus all the controls you need to integrate its sound with your existing system. It can be mounted vertically or horizontally for easy placement in any car.
Powered Subwoofer System


Designed to deliver low frequencies in virtually any car audio system, BassLink truly has universal appeal. Small in size but big in output, BassLink requires a mere .75 cubic feet of trunk space yet produces enough bass to wake up the neighborhood.
BassLink consists of a 10-inch subwoofer, 10-inch passive radiator and a 200-watt Class D amplifier housed in a rigid polymer enclosure, all carefully engineered to work together as a unique, integrated system. The extremely versatile BassLink accepts both speaker- and line-level inputs, and it provides an internal low-pass filter, proprietary signal processing and abundant amplification.
The BassLink system features a servo-control circuit that continually monitors the voice coil's position in the magnetic gap and prevents the distortion that occurs when a conventional woofer is overdriven. By integrating cone-excursion information with the instantaneous demands of the music, BassLink can extract loud and deep bass from an enclosure smaller than any before.
BassLink includes a fixed, 2nd-order, high-pass filter that eliminates the possibility of over-excursion below Fb, the resonant (tuned) frequency of the vented box. This allows the excursion-monitoring circuit to focus on the excursion at the more meaningful frequencies at and above Fb. The result is a significant increase in bass output.
User-adjustable controls allow listeners to set the system's response to achieve optimum performance based on the vehicle's cabin gain or transfer function. These controls include: a 0- or 180-degree phase switch; a continuously variable electronic low-pass filter that is adjustable between 70 and 100Hz; variable input sensitivity; and Bass EQ that provides for adjustments between +3 and -6dB. BassLink's frequency response in a typical vehicle is 20 to 100Hz (+/-3dB), but this varies according to the vehicle and user adjustments. At maximum gain, the system can accept inputs as low as 250mV.
BassLink can accept up to four channels of input--to provide nonfading bass--either from line-level signals through four RCA jacks or from high-level signals through a pair of Molex connectors, allowing BassLink to be easily connected to OEM systems. If using the speaker-level inputs, an audio-sense circuit will turn on the amplifier whenever a signal is present. If the RCAs are used, a 12-volt, remote-turn-on lead is required. The system has barrier strip connections for power, ground and remote turn-on.

Product Features

  • Powered subwoofer with onboard 200-Watt Class D amplifier
  • Variable electronic crossover (50Hz to 120Hz), sensitivity, and bass-boost
  • 10-Inch subwoofer and 10-inch passive radiator
  • Variable Bass EQ (+3db to -6 db at 45Hz)
  • Includes Basslink LC remote bass-level control

2012年11月2日星期五

GlobalSat BU-353 USB GPS Navigation Receiver



Product Description

GlobalSat BU-353 USB GPS Navigation Receiver
The BU-353 GPS Receiver can be utilized in a variety of applications which require GPS signals to be received and decoded in your Windows laptop or tablet PC, and for Mac users, their iBooks or Powerbooks. Compatible with most all NMEA compliant third-party software, the BU-353 is suitable for use in vehicle, marine and aviation navigation, as well as commercial and municipality applications such as fire trucks, police cars, buses, GIS data collection and much more!The BU-353's slim profile housing is completely water resistant and incorporates an active patch antenna for the highest level of GPS accuracy. With a 60" cable, placement of the GPS receiver anywhere within the vehicle will usually get sufficient GPS signal reception, but in those rare occurrences when towering high-rises offer challenging satellite reception, simply place the BU-353 on the vehicle's roof (attaches with its built-in magnet) for improved reception.Since power and data are transferred through the same USB cable from the BU-353, there's no need for batteries or any other external power source.BU-353W Package Contents: BU-353RB USB GPS Receiver (1) Suction Cup CD-ROM (User Manual & GPS Info Test Utility)

Product Description

Introducing the first SiRF Star III based Serial GPS receiver with WAAS/EGNOS* support for enchance position accuracy. The GlobalSat BU-353 Water-Proof USB Mouse GPS Receiver is powered by SiRF Star III chipset is a new-generation GPS chipset that has extremely high sensitivity, lower power usage and more rapid time-to-fix. It works very well even in reduced visibility environment or weak signal tracking such as traveling in mega city and surrounded by tall buildings. It is very small and it`s waterproof! It also comes with a magnetic mounting so that you could mount it on the roof of your car! The GlobalSat BU-353 Water-Proof USB Mouse GPS Receiver can be utilized in a variety of applications that require a magnetic mounting with waterproof configuration. With non-slip on the bottom and the special compact design, the GlobalSat BU-353 Water-Proof USB Mouse GPS Receiver is completely self-contained and waterproof. It incorporating the latest SiRF Star III GPS chipset and an active patch antenna so you receive a high degree of GPS accuracy. Typical application can include marine environments, aviation, commercial use such as fire truck, police cars and utility vehicles and buses. The extended 5 feet long cable allows for easy routing to your PC / Laptop / ibook / PowerBook. Combining both design and technology into an iF product design award 2006 winning GPS receiver the Globalsat BU-353 integrates the latest SiRFStarIII chipset into a stylish GPS mouse. This results in one of the most sensitive and accurate GPS receivers on the market today. WAAS/EGNOS may not be available in your location.

Product Features

  • Built-In Supercap For Rapid Acquisition
  • Built-In Roof Mount Magnet
  • USB Interface
  • Built-In GPS Patch Antenna

Customer Reviews


This GPS is awesome!!! I have struggled with trying to interface handheld GPS to my laptop for a couple of years. I live aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean using navigation software to plan my passages and have been frustrated trying to use my handheld GPS input which resulted in continual problems. That has all been changed using this new GPS and couldn't be happier with it's ease of installation and awesome performance. It picks up the signal below at my nav station, aquires quickly and performs without causing any problems with my computer. I have tried several systems and this unit outperforms them and I cannot recommend this unit highly enough, you will not be sorry...

How to Buy Reliable Car Parts



 car parts
When you want to buy some aftermarket parts for your car, it is important to get some knowledge about where to look and what to look for. As we all know, it is to find a good places to get reliable parts, and for those enthusiasts out there, parts that can add some extra oomph to your car.
Try to do as the bellow tips. This will save you time and money while finding exactly what you need. Whether you are into cars or just an average person looking for a cheap part, these tips will be of great help.
1. Try not to buy car parts from junk yards.
The cheap prices of junk yards have made junk yards a popular place to pick up parts.
At the most time, people go there because they are not willing to spend too much money on their car parts, and as well as they can also haggle down prices.
These parts are so cheap because they were headed for the crusher. The parts coming from junk yards are just simply no good, if you want that turbo from that old car rusting in the junk yard thinking you will get some massive boost in horsepower, think again and again before you set up your mind. Make your life easier and simply do not go to a junk yard for auto parts.
2. Using the internet
There is full of awesome parts on the internet. A lot of trust worthy auto parts salesman has online shops as well as physical shops.
You should just find a website from one of these places that deals in auto parts. You can simply search what you need there.
There are even sites that can sell second hand, refurbished, and even brand new OEM equipment or original equipment manufacturer. They are also great places that offer some discounts and will handle all the shipping issues.
They also offer warranties and excellent customer service. Although, do just assume they are legit, they can be just as shady as a junk yard. With the aid of the internet, you can easily search up any business to see if they are legitimate.

2012年10月27日星期六

Sony CDXGT56UI CD Receiver with USB Input


Product Description

Enjoy the crisp and clear sound of your MP3/WMA/AAC1 files with CD, control yourdigital music using the USB 1‐wire on your Sony CDX‐GT56UI or connect to satelliteradio3. You can also fine tune your listening experience with the Advanced SoundEngine processor.Snoy CD Receiver

Product Features

  • Detach face with LCD display and front aux input
  • Front USB input for iPod2, iPhone2 & USB music players
  • MP3/WMA/AAC1 playback with DM+ enhancement technology
  • SiriusXM Satellite radio connector ready3
  • Intuitive QuickBrowZer and ZAPPIN search features

Customer Reviews


I haven't been very impressed with many of Sony's products over the last few years, but decided to give them a shot with this head unit. After installing it and getting familiar with the controls, I must admit I'm impressed. For the amount paid, this is a very nice full featured stereo. The sound quality is very good, the controls are straight-forward for the most part, and it does everything the higher priced units do. The iPod controls work well and the added aux. cable included is a nice touch. I haven't fully explored all the features it has to offer, but am pleased with what I have found. Overall a nice offering from Sony. Not what you want to install in a competition sound system, but for the average install, a great bang for the buck!


This Sony CD receiver is just exactly was I was looking for, great sound, easy to operate, the remote control is a very helpful device while you're driving and very easy to use. I have the original speakers on my truck and now I'm going to buy new ones to get the most out of my car stereo and the price better yet.

2012年10月14日星期日

Top Must-Have Car Accessories Reviews


If you just purchased an iPhone 5 and you're looking for cool accessories to add value to your new device, you'll want to check out the following three automobile accessories. (While you’re at it, you should also check out my 5 Top-of-the-Line iPhone 5 Cases too.)
Griffin Window Mount
The Griffin Window Mount is a versatile window/dashboard smartphone mount, and it comes with an adjustable bracket that's big enough to accomdate most smartphones and smartphone cases. The contraption can be mounted onto a window using its built-in window mount that securely grips it to a glass surface. Or it can be attached to a dashboard using the included mounting base and adhesive. The Window Mount rotates 360 degrees so it can be used at any angle. The adjustable mounting cradle fit my iPhone 5 and BlackBerry smartphone quite well. Griffin says it also supports popular smartphones from HTC, Motorola and Samsung. The Griffin Window Mount is available for $20 from the company’s website.
Jabra Freeway
Do you find yourself fumbling with your Bluetooth headset whenever you receive a call? If so, you should take a look at the Jabra Freeway. This high-quality speakerphone clips onto your car’s visor and connects wirelessly to your smartphone via Bluetooth. Dual high-sensitivity microphones and built-in noise filtering circuits make for clear conversations. And its integrated FM transmitter lets you to wirelessly pipe your smartphone’s music (or navigational instructions from a GPS app) to a car stereo system. Jabra says the Freeway delivers up to 14 hours of battery life, which was close to what I attained in my tests. The device powers itself off after a period of inactivity, and a built-in motion sensor turns it back on when you return to your vehicle. The Jabra Freeway costs $129.
Kensington Auto/Air Power Inverter
If you want the ability to power up your laptop while driving between sales appointments, then the Kensington Auto/Air Power Inverter with USB ports could be the right car accessory for you. You just plug the vehicle power plug into place, and the standard (U.S.) AC power plug provides up to 150 watts of power. Its two standard USB ports let you charge two smartphones or USB-powered devices simultaneously. And the inverter can be detached from the vehicle power plug and brought along on your next flight; it plugs directly into the power outlets found in many aircraft today. The Kensington Auto/Air Power inverter costs $70.

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4. Two Port USB Car Charger

PowerGen Dual USB Port 2A 10w (fast) Heavy Duty Ouput Car Charger
We all know by now technology changes fast, super-fast. Your phone’s going to be out of date by the time you figure half of it out. That being said, for the last ten years or so, USB has become one of the most common buses available and standard for most things mobile, and that goes for the accessories you fill your car with.
 
Go get yourself a two port USB charger. You’ll be able to charge multiple devices at once, you won’t have to get a new charger every time you get a new gadget, and it’s pretty cheap. Buy two; put one in your kid’s Tonka so he can call his play date on his Fischer Price Mobile 4g. Sultan Solutions recommends PowerGen Dual USB Port 2A 10w (fast) Heavy Duty Ouput Car Charger. It’s sturdy, compact, and won’t hook on anything that’ll rip it out of your cigarette lighter.

5. LED License Plate Lights

Lexen license plate tag light bulbs
Ever wanted to be pulled over by police at night? Me too… said nobody ever. Traditional license plate lights burn out quickly, and get dull enough to be “not visible.”
 
Get yourself a pair of LED lights. They’ll last you 50,000 hours, or about 6 years. Sultan Solutions recommendsLexen’s LED T10 5SMD white 2X licence plate tag light bulbs. You can choose from a variety of colors, just make sure they’re legal where you live. White’s usually a good choice.

6. Smart Phone / Tablet Holder

Accessory Genie’s Universal Ready-Grip Cup Mount and Windshield Suction Car Mount Holder
Today’s smartphones and tablets can do everything from play music, be your GPS, or tell Scotty to beam you up. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of technology. With all of that power in your pocket at all times, it makes sense to have a place for it in your car.
 
Try getting a smartphone holder. This car accessory makes your GPS easier to see, your music easier to access, and keeps your phone from getting lost between the seats. You don’t have to worry about hiding your GPS or mp3 player anymore either. Sultan solutions suggests Accessory Genie’s Universal Ready-Grip Cup Mount and Windshield Suction Car Mount Holder. Like the name says, it can be used in a cup holder or on a windshield.

A car’s main purpose is to get you from A to B safely, but consider how much time you spend in it. Your car isn’t complete until it’s upgraded with some awesome gadgets. How are you going to use your Android tablet (Check Out the Sultan Solutions Nexus 7 Tablet Review) as a GPS? And how are you going to charge it? Make your commute better by adding some of these 6 great interior car accessories.


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1. Portable Jump Starter

 Duracell DPP-600HD Powerpack 600 Jump Starter & Emergency Power Source with Radio
All these nifty gadgets won’t do much good if your car isn’t going anywhere. One of the most common reasons a car won’t start is because of a dead battery.
 
If you don’t want to be late for work, a date, or stuck in the Deep South, get a portable battery charger. It’s a great car accessory for cold environments and fits nicely in your trunk. Sultan Solutions suggests the Duracell DPP-600HD Powerpack 600 Jump Starter & Emergency Power Source with Radio.
 
It functions both as a battery charger and portable power supply for any other gadgets you keep with you. Charge it up, put it in the trunk, and it’s good. Be safe and bring an extension cord with you for emergencies.

2. Modern In-Dash Car Stereo

Alpine iDA-X305.
When looking for new car accessories, first look at the ones you already own. Be honest, does your tape deck serve any purpose? Do you even have a cassette anymore? Upgrade your media options and enjoy your drives more with a new In-Dash Car Stereo. Satellite radio, HD Radio, mp3 players and larger displays are great features to have.
 
You’ll always have something to listen to that YOU want. Sultan Solution suggests the Alpine iDA-X305. It has options for all of the above and is Bluetooth ready. Be aware though, it doesn’t come with a CD player, so load up your iPod before you go anywhere.

3. Rechargeable LED Flashlight

Coast 7575 Rechargeable Flashlight Auto LED
Your car breaks down at night, and you have to change a tire, pop the hood, and check for damage. The two thoughts that’ll go through your head are “I wish I ate more carrots” and “I wish I had a flashlight.”
 
Eat the carrots at home and keep a rechargeable LED Flashlight in the glove box. There are innumerable situations where this convenient little car accessory can literally be a life saver. Sultan Solutions recommends theCoast 7575 Rechargeable Flashlight Auto LED. It’s extremely portable, charges in your cigarette lighter, and at 5400 lumens, is bright enough to light up the darkest spaces.


2012年7月28日星期六

11pc Safari Car Mats Seat Steering Wheel Cover Set,You Best Car Accessories Choice



   Car parts like car seat accessories,car seats,seat covers are a tough problem for us to select.The following are one of my suggestions.
   Total 11 pieces of Safari Zebra Print accessories set includes 2 pieces of Zebra seat covers with 2 separate head rest cover. Made with high grade heavy weight acrylic fabric with velvet and fury feel. These Low Back Zebra skin seat covers will fit any car SUV, truck or van with regular bucket seats. It will also fit seats with arm rest (zipper on the side). 2 front and 2 back pieces carpet Zebra print mat with nibbed tip backing. The front piece size is 27" X 17.25", rear size: 17.5" X 13.25" and Steering wheel cover (fits steering wheels with 14.5" ~16" diameter, and 2 seat belt covers.
Product Features
Easy Installation
Side opening for arm rest