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Title: Technology
Post by: Bryant5493 on May 07, 2009, 06:29:21 PM
What technological "toys" do you carry around with you in your car?

I have both of my cameras, my MP3 player and an FM transmitter, that I can use to listen to my MP3 player via my stereo system.


Be well,

Bryant
Title: Re: Technology
Post by: 74/171FAN on May 07, 2009, 06:33:38 PM
My camera and my phone of course ;-)
Title: Re: Technology
Post by: Bryant5493 on May 07, 2009, 06:35:39 PM
Ah! I forgot to mention my cell phone (which I don't have a hands-free device for). :colorful: :-D


Be well,

Bryant
Title: Re: Technology
Post by: corco on May 07, 2009, 06:41:01 PM
Camera, phone, iPod, iPod receiver, AA battery recharger
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Post by: rawr apples on May 07, 2009, 06:55:41 PM
phone, ipod touch, ipod fm transmitter, sirius satillite radio, satnav,
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Post by: ComputerGuy on May 07, 2009, 07:07:02 PM
Camera, phone, Amazon Kindle, Mini-laptop, etc.
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Post by: mightyace on May 07, 2009, 07:55:55 PM
Just my cell phone.  But, it is a Trep 700p which has a built in camera, can browse the 'net, and play any Palm OS software including games.
Title: Re: Technology
Post by: yanksfan6129 on May 07, 2009, 08:01:59 PM
Same thing with mightyace. Just my cell phone. And it's not even a fancy one like his.

Occasionally I take pictures, so obviously then I bring my camera. But that is rare these days.
Title: Re: Technology
Post by: akotchi on May 07, 2009, 08:40:25 PM
cell phone, XM satellite radio
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Post by: Chris on May 08, 2009, 02:50:28 AM
gps
Title: Re: Technology
Post by: yanksfan6129 on May 08, 2009, 07:47:27 AM
Quote from: chrisgps

GPS?!?!??!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!
Title: Re: Technology
Post by: Chris on May 08, 2009, 08:41:35 AM
You should know European, and especially Dutch roads are lined with speed cameras, and many people slow down to 75 km/h on their speedometer when the speed limit is 80 km/h. But 75 km/h on your speedometer are only like 68 real kms, and you'll get ticketed above 83 km/h, and I don't want to drive 15 km/h too slow. GPS gives your real speed (when driving at a constant pace).

You should also know my job requires me to get to many places I haven't visted before. Since most towns and cities have a far from logical street pattern over here, a GPS becomes convenient. Ofcourse I know all of the major roads, and I don't use it then.
Title: Re: Technology
Post by: SSOWorld on May 08, 2009, 11:24:08 AM
iPod (which has direct integration with the car stereo :colorful: :spin:), cell phone and camera (the last particularly when true roadgeeking occurs)

I often have playlists that are up to 5-6 hours long so I can have a bit of a soundtrack for my drives
Title: Re: Technology
Post by: Chris on May 08, 2009, 11:54:35 AM
My newest gadget, just bought this afternoon: A notebook! Prepare for way more road movies! (I was limited to SD cards before on multiple-day trips).
Title: Re: Technology
Post by: Bryant5493 on May 08, 2009, 05:55:34 PM
Just bought two new devices today: a Smart AC Inverter (150w) that I can use to plug my camera into; and a two outlet power strip. This helps me a lot, as I don't have to worry about the battery life on my camera and I can have my camera and MP3's FM transmitter plugged up at the same time. :cool:
Title: Re: Technology
Post by: BigMattFromTexas on May 08, 2009, 08:13:54 PM
Usually only my Cellular Telephone and MP3