Just in Time for Memorial Day Road Trips Top-Five 'Must-Have' Gadgets
The Electronic Expert Will Lead Lost Vehicles Through Unfamiliar Terrain and Eliminate Dangerous Blind Spots, Unveiling a List of the Most Advanced Technology Available for 'Getaway' Vehicles
VAN NUYS, Calif., May 20 -- Come traffic or high gas prices, nothing stands in the way of Southern Californian's summer road trips. While inflating gas prices force motorists to downsize their long-distance travel vehicles, Mr. Mobile Electronics comforts cramped passengers, ensuring that there's no need to downsize on the entertainment features that save road trips from potential monotony. With the all-inclusive Top-Five 'Must-Have' Mobile Electronics list for the 2005 road trip season, Mr. Mobile Electronics guarantees more pleasurable travel for families, friends and lone-riders.
"Road trips always sound fun until you've been in the car for an hour and a half and realize another round of 'I Spy' will not settle the fidgety children in the backseat," said Mr. Mobile Electronics, who disguises himself by day as John Haynes, chief technology buyer at Al & Ed's Autosound, Southern California's largest mobile electronics and communications specialist. "From iPod integration to navigation systems with real-time traffic reports, 'road tripsters' can equip their vehicles with technology that will divert the attention of 'are we there yet?' passengers and assure safety, navigation and sound."
With over 50 years of innovating mobile electronics under its hood, Al & Ed's Autosound understands the very specific needs of Southern California car owners. Long before Californians began compulsively customizing and outfitting their cars, Al & Ed's embarked on finding the most seamless approach for installing the hottest gadgets of the day and has since become the authority on mobile electronics for consumers, industry professionals and the media alike.
Featured on Mr. Mobile Electronics' "Must-Have" List ...
1. iPod Your Car!
No more fumbling with CDs, FM transmitters or lighter chargers. Al &
Ed's Autosound offers multiple iPod adapters, that connect the
technology that redefined the term "music collection," directly into
a vehicle's entertainment port. When used with compatible vehicle
entertainment systems, they enable the driver to fast forward, rewind
and search using the car's existing controls -- an especially useful
feature with steering wheel entertainment controls. Available in
over 125 vehicle applications, there is no reason to leave extra
trunk space for CD collections and all road-trippers can have
complete control over their entire music collection.
2. Real-Time Traffic Navigation
The gas price forecast for this summer's road trips is appalling, but
even more horrifying is having to backtrack after taking a wrong turn
or spending hours in a traffic jam with the air conditioning on high.
This summer, Al & Ed's Autosound is the first specialty retailer to
offer after-market in-dash navigation with real-time traffic updates
every five minutes, offering Pioneer's newest systems that key into
XM radio satellites to provide the driver with up-to-date reports on
the road closings and major delays with the capability to supply
alternate routes.
3. Satellite Radio -- Sirius or XM
Radio listeners become very familiar with the "scan" dial as
reception fades in and out over long distances. Satellite radio
saves drivers the agony of having to hear 5-second previews of every
station as they search for the perfect genre. Once reaching the
destination, the Satellite radio adapter can be placed in its travel
boom box for continuous music throughout the entire trip. Al & Ed's
Autosound is an authorized dealer and installer of both XM and Sirius
satellite radio and additional hardware options. Both services
provide coast-to-coast listeners with over 120 digital-quality
channels of commercial-free music, sports, information and
entertainment. Hardware and installation costs vary depending on
desired options and type of vehicle.
4. Baby Cam and Back-up Camera
When driving, the safety of small children is one of the greatest
concerns for motorists. Whether they are riding a tricycle in the
driveway or sitting in the backseat, drivers must always take extra
precaution to ensure that the path behind them is clear and that
children are buckled up and safe. The solution lies with an
inconspicuous Baby Cam that keeps a vigilant watch on the infant car
seat and a Back-up Camera that gives a clear view of the rear path of
the automobile, ensuring that bikes, toys and the children who own
them are out of the way. Complete with stand-alone monitor, the Baby
Cam offers convenience and peace of mind to even the most watchful of
parents.
5. Verizon Broadband Access PC Card
The Verizon Broadband Access PC card is for drivers who want to get
the back seat driver out of their hair. The Novatel V620 will keep
passengers who want to surf the Internet while on the road very
happy. Just hook up the laptop computer and surf the Internet at
high speed (Typical download speeds of 300-500 kbps). The V620
utilizes the VZAccess manager that serves as a focal point for all
Internet connection needs.
About Al & Ed's Autosound
Founded in 1954, Al & Ed's Autosound has grown to become the largest mobile electronics and communications specialist with more than 26 Southern California stores. As a recognized leader in the mobile electronics industry, Al & Ed's Autosound has been an instrumental partner in the pioneering of innovations such as FM radio for cars, cassette players for cars and the first car alarms, and is viewed within the mobile electronics industry as a barometer for the industry in Southern California. For more information, visit www.al-eds.com.