Goin’ Mobile 2002

Whether you’re heading out on vacation with family or just road-tripping with your friends, getting there can be a challenge – but staying entertained on the road has never been easier, thanks to new technology. Here are some exciting new products that can make spring/summer travel more fun and entertaining.



Sony MEX1HD In-Dash CD Player
This new in-dash CD player from Sony sports a 10gig hard drive that allows you to store tons of CD’s right in your car’s CD player – no more fumbling around for discs, this unit lets you store 100 CDs of music – that’s nearly 165 hours! The MEX1HD In-Dash CD Player transfers files using the MagicGate Memory Stick media slot, or download music from the hard drive to listen on a compatible player. $1100.




Sony DRNXM01C Satellite Radio Plug-and-Play Receiver
Listening to the radio on a road trip can be a real adventure, but thanks to XM Satellite Radio, you’ll never have to listen to The Cow Report when cruising through the middle of nowhere. With XM Satellite Radio, you get hundreds of format choices at the push of a button – plus, you get a clear, digital signal from coast to coast. With music from every genre and content from the likes of ESPN, MTV, Disney and tons of other great national programming, you’ll always be traveling in great company. Sony’s DRNXM01C is now available for $300.




Toshiba MD9DL1 9-inch TV/DVD Combo
When going on vacation, it’s tough to leave your favorite movies behind – now you don’t have to with great portable DVD products. This Toshiba 9-inch TV/DVD combo is perfect for any long trip – it comes complete with an adapter to plug right into your car’s lighter. And if you haven’t finished watching your movie in the car, take it into the hotel room. The Toshiba MD9DL1 sells for $480.




Samsung DVD-L100 Portable
This portable DVD player from Samsung features a huge 10-inch screen, the biggest among portable DVD players, so you won’t miss any of the action. Plus, the screen inverts so it’s easy to mount in the car or on a counter. It’s the perfect portable. $1000.




Samsung SPH-I300 PDA/Wireless Phone Combo
This combination PDA/wireless phone from Samsung is the perfect wireless companion for your outdoor adventures. It’s the best of both worlds, helping you stay accessible and remain on schedule no matter where you are. Working on the Palm Operation System, it lets you wirelessly connect with the Internet and check email – helping you minimize your gadgets and maximize your productivity. $500.




Garmin GPS V
Go ahead and get lost, because finding your way is a snap – and there’s no need to ask for directions with the amazing Garmin GPS V. This versatile handheld device delivers automatic routing, detailed mapping and the best position accuracy possible – all in one package. It comes with the MapSource City Select CD, which gives you access to detailed street level maps with locations of restaurants, hotels and other services. You can even switch the display format from vertical, for handheld use, to horizontal, for mounting on a bike or vehicle dash. $500.




Palm m515 PDA
If you need to get a little work done while out and about, the Palm m515 PDA is a great way to keep you in the loop. Whether you’re managing classes or your calendar, composing email or a Word-compatible document, you’ll get brilliant color, simplicity and sophistication in one ultra-slim design. This PDA isn’t just about work – with 65,000 colors and an adjustable backlight for maximum viewing control, games are great too.$400.




Sony DCR-IP5 MICROMV Handycam Digital Camcorder
Getting your vacation on video used to be a bit more challenging with large, clunky camcorders that had limited memory and poor picture quality. Not so today, thanks to great products like the Sony MICROMV Handycam Digital Camcorder – touted as the world’s smallest and lightest camcorder, it can literally fit in your pocket, making it easier and more convenient to be ready to capture the moment when something worth remembering happens. Packed with features like a Carl Zeiss lens, a 2-1/2-inch SwivelScreen color LCD, and 10x optical/120x digital zoom, this camcorder ensures all of your home movies will be worth watching. $1300.




Sony DSC-S85 Digital Camera
If pictures are more your style, this model from Sony offers exception control with extraordinary performance and true-to-life picture quality. With 4.13 mega-pixel resolution and 3x optical/6x digital zoom, you can be sure that every picture is a keeper – you can experiment with tons of built-in features or take pictures the old fashion way. The DSC-S85 features easy USB connection, so you can hook up to your computer in seconds and email pictures to friends or create an online photo album for the whole family to see. $700.