How Do You Choose The Best Road Trip Gadgets?
Going on a road trip doesn’t have to be a drag anymore. Even if we have no control over the price of gas, at least we can take a road trip these days with a variety of space-age gadgets to keep us company. Here’s a look at some of the best road-trip gadgets out there, from laptops to iPods to portable DVD players. Consider buying a radar detector, if you don’t already have one. Nothing can ruin a good road trip, not to mention your mood, than a speeding ticket. Of course, your choice will depend on how much you’re willing to spend, but many consumer experts recommend the $400 Valentine One Radar Locator, which provides “coverage” with a front-end antenna and a rear-end antenna. Among the top-rate radar detectors for under $200 are the Whistler 1788 Cordless Radar Detector, which you can find for under $150, and the Beltronics Vector 955 Radar Detector, which costs about $180. If you’re taking a road trip with young children and believe that the “license plate game” will keep them occup
