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Nick Janaw - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I specialise in car audio and modified upgrades inside and outside of Vehicles. Your car is one of the most important possessions in your life, so make it as comfortable, easy to use and enjoyable as you can
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- 8 Ways to Improve Long Journeys
[Automotive] Most of us drive, and all of us from time to time have to travel long journeys. The problem with long journeys is boredom. Whether your travelling as a family, couple or on business the longer you travel the more boredom you'll experience, and that's almost a certainty.
- Dension, Making it Easy For iPod Integration
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Electronics] The Apple iPod has done its bit to shape society over the past ten years, Not only is it a desirable gift or accessory. Its changed the way we listen to and purchase music. The most noticeable improvement the iPod / iPhone deliverers over its predecessors, is the ease and simplicity of use and instant satisfaction it delivers.
- Installing the Dension Gateway Lite iPod Car Kit
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] Once you've decided to purchase an iPod car kit, inevitably you've chosen the Gateway Lite produced by Dension. You only have one further obstacle to hurdle, the installation. There are two options available to you for installing the kit. The first option, Pay a professional engineer to install the kit, either travelling to them or they can travel to you. The second option, is to install the iPod car kit yourself. Which is by far the more cost effective option and probably most convenient too. See below an installation guide to judge whether your capable of the installation, should you choose to go ahead.
- The iPod Car Adapter Has Just Got Much Better
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] Dension have announced the latest product in a long line of iPod car kit adapters. The Dension Lite is the newest kit that will be replacing the Gateway 100 and Gateway 300 for vehicles with CAN systems.
- Dension Gateway Lite - The Best iPod Car Adapter to Date
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Electronics] The Gateway Lite is the latest in a long line of Dension iPod Adapters. With each predecessor showing an increase in usability and functionality. Dension Gateway Lites predecessor the Gateway 100 was one of the most successful iPod kits in history. Offering a more advance track browsing system than any other kit on the market. However the complex nature of the 100 was ultimately its own downfall.
- iPod Car Accessories - Extend Your iPod's Usefulness
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] There are a lot of different mp3 players on the market today, but Apple are the leaders of the market with the numerous variations of the iPod. Initially the iPod was successful due to its styling and functions, however the current rise of popularity is also down to other factors including additional accessories and add-ons to the iPod to make it more functional and or usable.
- Increase in iPod Popularity Leads to Market Boom - 5 Must Have iPod Accessories
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Electronics] Apple are doing well from the MP3 Market (which of course they pretty much generated), iPod's are more popular than ever, the iPhone is now open to several mobile phone networks and iTunes are still the number one music download site. Apple seem to have created a gold mine (I'm sure they worked hard for). However its not just Apple that are benefiting from the popularity of the iPod. There are now many large brands that have built their reputation on the back of the success of the iPod and iPhone.
- iPod Kit Offers Listening Options That Are Not Available on Radio
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] Some people who own iPods might not see the point in purchasing an iPod car kit. If they usually listen to CDs, or are satisfied with the radio in their car, there may be no perceptible reason to upgrade. However, the iPod car kit allows you to use all of your iPod's capabilities on-the-go, so you are not limited to radio programming, or CDs.
- FM Transmitters - A Good Option For iPod Integration But Are There Better?
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] You have many options depending on your car and stereo equipment you have installed, there are a variety of ways of connecting your iPod to your Vehicle. The Kits range from fully integrated connections that emulate your CD changer providing CD quality or better audio through your stereo, through to FM Transmitters that connect to your iPod and transmit radio signals to your aerial. The truth is there are thousands of options and a variety of different brands that offer slightly different functions.
- Dension iPod Car Kits - A History
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Electronics] iPod Car Kits started out back in 1999 with Dension, they were the original manufacturer of the very first iPod Car Kit. Back then, the kids were very basic. The very first kit started out with just an audio feed (similar to an Aux input from the iPod to the stereo) but before long Dension wanted to improve the kit and next came along a feature which is still regarded as one of the most important; Charging the iPod while connected. Apple have made hard work of keeping this feature as of late when they changed the charging from 12v to 5v but Dension have bounced back with an update in hardware inside their units.
- Play iPod Videos in Your Car - Are the Kits Worth the Investment?
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] Everyone knows that an iPod car adapter kits allow users to listen to the music on their iPod while they drive. Some iPod car integration kits, however, even allow drivers to play iPod videos and DVD's on their dashboard-mounted user interface or in the head-rests for rear passengers. This may seem like an unnecessary accessory - why would the person who is driving need to be able to watch videos while doing so? Well, they wouldn't, but there are many situations in which such a device might come in handy.
- Mobile Phone Kits - Choose Between a Wired Or a Bluetooth Car Kit
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone-Accessories] If you do a lot of chatting on the phone while you drive, you should make sure your using a car phone kit. The least you should do is make sure others are safe, even if you don't care for your own well being. For those who are concerned for the health and well being of other road users there are a lot of options available when buying a car phone kit, with all the different car kits out there, what are the main differences between them and specifically a wired car kit and a Bluetooth one? Each has distinct advantages and disadvantages which must be considered when choosing which kit to purchase.
- Bluetooth Car Kits - Are They Really the Safer Alternative?
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone-Accessories] Many studies have been completed in an attempt to ascertain the safety of using a Mobile phone while driving. The outcome of most, if not all, of these investigations has proven that Mobile phone use is a significant contributor to the likelihood of being involved in a collision.
- Bluetooth Headset Verses Bluetooth Car Kit - Things to Consider
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone-Accessories] Most people are aware of the advantages of having a Bluetooth headset - no more searching for the phone when it rings, you never miss a call, and using a Bluetooth while driving is far safer than using a handset. However, what are the differences between using a Bluetooth earpiece, and having an installed car kit? How would you decide which one to purchase?
- Bluetooth For the Business Man or Woman
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone-Accessories] For anyone who is self-employed, or travels a lot for his or her job, a cell phone is a necessity. Missing calls while on the road is simply not an option for those who own their own business, or need to be contacted by employers or customers on a regular basis.
- A Bluetooth Kit Could Save You a Ticket Or Worse
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone-Accessories] More and more people are utilizing cell phones, both for business and personal reasons. With this rise in ownership, comes a rise in the number of people using their cell phones as they drive. All of us have heard the studies regarding cell phone use and driver safety, and the general consensus appears to be that using a cell phone while driving creates a hazardous environment for the driver, his or her passengers, and the other drivers on the road.
- Dension Opens the Door to a World of New Media For BMW Vehicles
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] Dension has been working hard in recent months to increase the compatibility and functionality of the BMW kits in the Dension Range. The new kits are part of the Dension gateway range and offer increased performance over the older and now obsolete Ice>link Plus in many ways. Due to the complexity of the BMW vehicles and production and installation options when purchased from new, Dension have had to design numerous variations of the BMW kits.
- The Dension AVR - The New Video Adapter For Your iPod
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] The AVR is one of the latest products from the Dension production line. The AVR is the new Video Extender from Dension that allows videos from the iPod to be played on factory screens in the front and back of the vehicle (Where available). Dension modified the previous version of the kit (The AV Extender) to allow a greater user interface and functionality as well as state of the art technology to ensure that users can fully control the Audio / Video system within the vehicle.
- New Gateway 100 300 CAN For VW Vehicles
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] Dension has released the latest Gateway CAN kits for Volkswagen vehicles. The New 100/300 kits released provide text information on certain radios in newer VW's.
- Is iPod the Future of Car Audio & Entertainment?
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] iPod's popularity certainly has a major say in the Car audio industry today, not directly from apple but from the millions of iPod users. Due to the massive amounts of people who regularly use iPod's on a daily if not hourly basis Car Audio Brands and Vehicle Manufacturers have had to redefine how car audio and entertainment works and what is expected from each component within the system.
- What Are Bluetooth Headsets, What Are They For & How Do They Work?
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone-Accessories] Since 2003 it has become illegal do use a hand held phone while driving and now carries a £60 fine and 3 penalty points in the UK. Society in general has now realised how dangerous this act is, although it still doesn't seem to concern the majority. Hopefully this will soon change with more and more variations of bluetooth kits becoming available. One of which is the Bluetooth Headset which is also known as Bluetooth Ear Piece.
- The Use of an ISO2CAR Adapter When Installing ISO Harness Products
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] A lot of aftermarket products are produced and designed to connect via a ISO harness, certainly the majority of Bluetooth car kits are provided with ISO connections as standard. These kits are designed by their manufacturers specifically because ISO is a standard connection
- Why Use a Bluetooth Car Kit?
[Communications:Mobile-Cell-Phone-Accessories] Over the past ten years Bluetooth car kits have become more and more popular and mainstream in society. This is mainly down to the fact that mobile phones are more common place and have a more prominent role within people's lives, and the fact we are all travelling in our vehicles more as part of our daily routine. When you combine the two it easy to see why we feel the need to use our mobile phones while we are driving, especially if we are going to be driving for a period of time without stopping.
- Your iPod Can Open Your Eyes to a Whole New World of Inventions
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] The Apple iPod has changed the way we listen to music forever. We can have our entire music collection on one small device that comfortably fits into your pocket, handbag or anywhere else you choose to keep it. The battery life is ever improving and you can now listen to music for longer and leave the device on standby for longer than ever before.
- Police Crack Down on Phone Driving
[News-and-Society:Crime] The Police in the UK are starting a new initiative to crack down on drivers using hand held mobile phones. Latest figures show that the amount of people using a mobile phone while driving has increased over the several years. New figures show the main offenders for the increase are younger drivers aged 17-24 who regularly read and type text messages as well as talking while driving. A recent survey undertaken by Bluetooth Car Kit Direct shows that over 70% of that age group have done so at least once this year, however many do admit to doing it regularly.
- The Difference Between Universal and Integrated Bluetooth Handsfree Kits - Which Are Better?
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] There are a lot of different types of bluetooth handsfree kits available on the market, many different brands, styles and designs offering different functions. However each kit performs what is essentially the same task, offering Handsfree call functionality while driving. Although there are many types of kit they all fall into two categories, Universal Sun Visor Kits or Fully Integrated Kits.
- Do Aftermarket Bluetooth Car Kits Benefit Us?
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] The aftermarket Bluetooth car kit has been around for some time, but its over recent years that we have seen the largest improvements and developments in technology. The first kits invented were very much a one trick pony, in that the functionality and design of them was limited and some what basic. Obviously as technology has improved so have Bluetooth kits, and now many Bluetooth kits offer more than just Bluetooth connectivity, for instance the parrot mki range offer iPod connectivity, Bluetooth streaming and excellent voice recognition software surpassing previous voice to speech and recognition technology.
- Advanced Bluetooth Car Kits, Functions & Features
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] There are a lot of bluetooth car kits on the market at the moment, and with the exception of a few they are all virtually the same product. Not technically, mechanically or visually but in terms of functionality a lot operate in a similar fashion.
- Is Parrot Bluetooth Still Leading the Game?
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] Everybody that thinks of bluetooth car kits automatically think of the brand Parrot, its a brand that's not only been around from the start of the technology's but also continually redefined concepts and how the user can interact with the system. The standards that parrot set early on now define how good current kits are. However just as other technology's evolve, so does the bluetooth market. The real question is are Parrot still number ONE?
- Dangerous Driving - Solutions to Making a Call While Driving
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] The use of hand-held mobile phones while driving was banned (in the UK) back in 2003, and for good reason. The latest statistics show that phone-driving is far more dangerous than first anticipated. Several studies have been undertaken by government departments and driving charities to learn more about the effects of this increasing trend whilst driving.
- Improve Driver Safety - Use a Handsfree Bluetooth Kit
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] Just about everybody has a mobile phone (Cellphone) i think a statistic shows that over 250 million people own a mobile in America alone. In England that figure is close to 100 million phones sold. Our dependence on them is now more obvious than ever! we live in an environment where we need to be contactable 24/7, and feel exposed if we are not.
- iPod Car Kits - A Gift I Would Never Have Thought of But Can't Live Without
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] I consider myself quite up to date with technology but i had never owned an MP3 player until i was bought an iPod for a birthday present. I'm a little bit traditional when it comes to music, well when it comes to CD's anyway. For some reason I always thought the idea of having the hard copy of the music ready to play at my convenience was the best option, it always used to be! Its wasn't till the other week I realised how much I have been missing out on.
- Car DVD Players - A Few Things to Remember
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] Car DVD players are the latest craze in car audio and car entertainment products. In car entertainment has changed over the past 10 years and one area that has increased the most is the development of Car DVD Players.
- Potential Problems With Chrome Alloy Wheels - Make Sure You're Aware
[Automotive] If you are considering buying chromed alloy wheels for your car there are a couple things you should be aware of. If a set of alloy wheels are really cheap to buy its possible that short cuts have been taken in the manufacturing process resulting in a product of poor quality and finish.
- How the Increased Demand For Alloy Wheels is Affecting Alloy Manufacturers
[Automotive] You would not imagine that places like a machine shop and a metal foundry would be affected by fashion trends but that is exactly what is happening too many of the alloy manufacturers today. The fairly recent boom in alloy wheel sales, no longer the domain of prestige car owners or the motor sport racers has meant a change in the way the wheel manufacturers have to go about their business. In some respects this is good news for the manufacturers as the increase in turnover and profits will show in the company accounts, but on the other hand the manufacturers now have to be more and more innovative with their designs and also trying to keep production costs down so that the company profits.
- Choosing Your Alloys - Some Points to Remember
[Automotive] If you have found a set of alloys you like the look of make sure you read up on user reviews and reports before buying them, so you get an idea of the handling and performance from other owners. Big wheels can look brilliant but will not necessarily improve the handling of the car. If you really want the big wheel look try to go for an ultra low profile tyre on a larger alloy wheel.
- USB Car Kit - Another Option For Listening to Your Music on the Move
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] I'm sure you're all aware that music can be played just about where ever you want these days, as new versions of MP3 playing hardware are released almost monthly the choices for playing your music are endless. The Market leader (Apple iPod) are released twice a year if not more often and competitor's release they're new versions around the same time, however is this really the best method of listening to music while your on the move?
- 6 X 9 Speakers Information
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] There are a few things you should consider before deciding what 6x9 speakers you need. Firstly, where do you want the speakers mounting, in the front or back of the car, in a built in console? Do you want to display them or hide them?
- Alloy Wheel Repair - Repair Your Alloys and Make Them Last Longer
[Automotive:Repairs] Alloy Wheels are an expensive but worthy investment, so it makes sense to look after them as best you can. However it's inevitable that at some point in your driving life you will get the odd knock, scuff and chip from curbs whilst parking or stone and gravel kickups from other vehicles passing.
- Alloy Wheels - Make You Car Stand Out From the Crowd
[Automotive] All cars have wheels, (an obvious thing to say), well except those that have been stolen, but that's a different matter. The majority of cars now come with alloys, generic factory fitted alloy wheels but alloys all the same. The thing is the importance of them is significant, but we don't realise how significant until we either don't have them or till we have upgraded. Why do we choose to have upgraded or aftermarket alloys over the standard steel wheel?
- Aftermarket Or Factory Car Speakers
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] So you love your music, and you play it all the time whether at home or more often than not in the car, but do you know the difference between music and great sounding music, or does it make a difference to you how good your music sounds? Often modern cars have an option to upgrade all the audio equipment, this will often increase the quality of the audio (or video) especially when the volume is turned up. However If you haven't upgraded any of the factory fitted equipment in your car it's likely that you...
- Misconceptions Regarding FM Modulation iPod Kits
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] We have been hitting stumbling blocks recently with misconceived ideas about FM Modulation when connecting an Apple iPod into your vehicle. Understandably, people get confused between Modulation and Transmission. We are here to set the record straight as these thoughts couldn't be further from the truth.
- Why Do We Need Car Entertainment
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] Since the 60's & 70's we have had the need to be entertained whilst driving, obviously as time has gone by car entertainment systems have become much more complex and user friendly, but has it become more enjoyable and important? In actual fact the first stereo or "audio device" that was installed into a car dates back to the 1930 by the Galvin Brothers, who started the trend. However it didn't take off straight away as many other factors hindered the popularity which we won't get into now.
- New IPod Nano 4th Gen
[Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Electronics] The Launch of a new range of iPods always brings an air of excitement to all iPod fans. The New nano 4th Gen dubbed "the thinnest iPod ever" has been the worst kept secret with in Apple's recent history, images of the Nano were posted on and around many internet forums several days before the iPod was supposed to be released.
- Dice Silverline Ipod Car Kit
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] Dice electronics an American manufacturer of iPod related hardware have released an updated version of the Dice iPod car kit. The new kit called the Dice Silverline is available for all the car models previously compatible with the older kit but the Silverline has updated firmware that supports the new iPod models and allows additional features.
- Audioassault Modified Largo at Trax 2008
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] The long awaited and anticipated appearance of the audioassault & Fastcar largo has finally arrived and all the people that visited Silverstone during the 6th and 7th of September 2008 for the Fastcar sponsored TRAX event (a national modified car event) would have no doubt heard it. The Nisan Largo underwent a massive over hall to achieve the desired look that was unveiled at Trax for the first time. Even though part of the install was incomplete the Largo was massively popular and was drawing crowds from all over the park.
- New Head Units - New Features
[Automotive:Mobile-Audio-Video] As with all car audio products the next generation is always around the corner. The competitive nature of the industry means that if companies fall behind with products it's very difficult for them catch up. So what do they have to do to stay ahead of the game and how much say do we have in the new products being developed?
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