Everybody uses electronic devices in their cars today, from radar detectors to televisions sets, and especially iPods and phones. Here are three cool electronic accessories that will help you get the best electronic mojo out of your car.
In this mini-roundup, we have three very handy devices. Two of them make sure that you have a way to plug in all of your devices, and can even be used together to insure that you’re not lacking for power sources. The third device will help you make the most out of your cell phone in the car, especially if it can use Bluetooth and is also able to play your music; it’s ideal for your iPhone.
Wagan 2401 Smart AC 150 W inverter with USB – A workhorse of an automotive power inverter for all of your electronic devices: cell phone charger, MP3 player, and even your laptop. Just don’t try to use it with your table saw. (read review here)
Beltronics 12V Triple Socket Power Outlet – Converts one of (or your only) auto DC power outlets (a.k.a. cigarette lighter socket) into three DC outlets, ideal for a multiple device road trip. (read review here)
Motorola Motorokr T505 Bluetooth speaker phone – This nifty Bluetooth device lets you take and make hands-free calls on your cell phone and as a bonus allow you to reroute your smartphone’s music player to your choice of built in speakers or to your car stereo. (read review here)
These three devices give me the ideal combination for road trips. I plug the Belkin triple socket DC power outlet into the cigarette lighter outlet. Then I plug the Wagan AC inverter into the Belkin device. My laptop power source is plugged into a Wagan AC outlet. My iPhone 4 is plugged into the USB outlet on the Wagan unit. And, finally, my Motorola T505 is plugged into another Belkin DC outlet. The iPhone, naturally, is connected via Bluetooth to the 505.
Now I am ready for one fully wired road trip after another.
