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.