by Ralph S.

Created on: December 14, 2007

Car electronics are one of the most sought after holiday gifts this season. The most popular are GPS devices and music appliances. GPS devices will speed up your road trip since you won't need to ask for directions. And multimedia appliances should keep your passengers busy and off your back. Here are some electronics that are sure to upgrade your car this December.

1) The Garmin Zumo 550 is rated by cnet one of the best GPS in the market. It provides text and voice guided directions and preloaded maps. Along with an easy to install for a car or motorcycle it comes with a built-in MP3 player and integrated Bluetooth for hands free calling. The Garmin Zumo 550 can be bought for $640.

2) Another great choice for a GPS device is the TomTom GO 720. It is difficult to find a GPS device these holidays so I am giving you two great choices. The TomTom GO 720 gives you access to up-to-date maps and safety information in case of emergencies. It also has integrated Bluetooth, multimedia capabilities, and text-to-speech functions. This GPS device can be bought for as low as $350.

3) A DVD player in your car is a good way to go if you have kids that have to be entertained on long road trips. The Sony MV-900SDS is a DVD player with a supreme LCD 9 inch monitor. It comes with two sets of wireless headphones to let viewers watch their videos privately. And if you have media on a Memory Stick you can play it thanks to a built in slot. The price for the Sony MV-900SDS is between $350 and $700.

4) If you have a favorite music CD, DVD, or even home movie on a disk you can play it in your car with the Alpine DVA 9861. The Alpine DVD 9861 can play DVD-audio, DVD-video, DVD-MP3, Video-CD, CD-DA, MP3/WMA, DVD/R/RW. If you have anything on a disk this device will play it. It has a connection for iPods, Satellite Radio ready, built in HD radio, and Bluetooth. Prices can range from $430 to $600.

Your car should also be considered when you are looking to upgrade your life. They will also have your car looking more modern than it already is. Whether you want directions or entertainment, these car electronics can do the job for you. These are must-haves for road trips or just a drive around the corner.

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