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The Garmin Nuvi 855 Becoming a Business Travel Essential
Sep 19th
When you’re traveling for business, you don’t want to waste time driving around looking for an address. And when you’re driving around an unfamiliar neighborhood, you don’t want to waste time or take chances fumbling through menu buttons on your GPS. The Garmin Nuvi 855 can solve both of these problems for you. Not only does it provide the standard GPS functions of telling you where you are and how to get where you’re going, it can do so using voice recognition commands.
This GPS model is one of the most highly recommended units on the market today and it has built a strong following in the business community. Very few GPS units on the market today have this precise feature set that business travelers find so attractive.
There are several commands that can be operated using the voice recognition feature. Not only can you communicate your desired address your destination using voice, you can also control the built-in MP3 player as well as control basic functions of the unit itself. Instead of taking your hands off the wheel in your eyes off the road to deal with GPS, you can keep driving safely and talk to your GPS. There may be a small learning curve for you to learn the appropriate commands as for the GPS to recognize your voice.
The Garmin Nuvi 855 brings other features the table as well. It can provide updated warnings about speed traps or functioning speed cameras. It can interface with both MapQuest and Google maps. It provides photo navigation and can store up to 10 routes in memory. You can also access live traffic updates and have the GPS reroute you around schedule killing traffic jams.
If you still manage to get lost somehow, simply ask the unit to tell you where you are. You’ll respond with your location and display main landmarks for your location. If your business travel puts you behind the wheel of a car, then you don’t even want to start the engine unless you have a Garmin Nuvi 855.
Noise Canceling Headphones
Sep 5th
Unwanted noise is everywhere in today’s world; yet doing something about it remains out of our control. As much as we strive for peace and quiet, it may prove to be a frustrating task. However, there may be a way to reduce these unwanted noises and to eliminate their stress-inducing effects.
Noise canceling headphones reduce unwanted ambient sounds (i.e., acoustic noise) by means of an active noise control or ANC. Noise canceling headphones are not just accessories; they also prove to essential for business travelers and consumers of all ages. Without the use of noise canceling headphones, there would be no way of escaping noise pollution. Constant sounds which turn into noise can actually cause fatigue and sap our energy.
Many business people are always on the go and calls are constantly being made and received. Noise makes it almost impossible to understand what the other person is saying. With this new technology, we can talk and listen to other people with ease. It is also a great way to listen to music in which one can truly enjoy the quality of music coming from your music source. These are only few of the uses of noise canceling headphones.
There are several other benefits of using these types of headphones.
- Use them while watching a movie without the worry of being disturbed.
- Use them while you travel. Whether you are on a plane or on a bus, you can relax and listen to soothing music.
- Use them when you have an ongoing training or reading session. This keeps away outsides noises so you won’t be distracted.
- Use them when reviewing for an exam. Unwanted noise helps you to concentrate on the tasks before you.
- Use them while you are sleeping. Sometimes, we are disturbed during our sleep with the noise coming from outside.
There are several other uses of this device. Do some research and decide for yourself if this is something worth investing in.
Radar Detector Review: Escort Passport 9500ix
Apr 23rd
No one is advocating breaking the law here. Speed limits are there for a reason and are responsible for saving lives. However, a full-time road warrior often finds himself on the high side of the posted limit. And with the crazy high court costs tacked onto tickets these days, just one or two citations can wreck your bottom line for a month. It makes sense to get a radar detector to remind you that you need to slow down and avoid enriching whatever county you happen to be passing through. One of the best-selling detectors on the market is the Escort Passport 9500ix, and there are two great reasons why you should buy one.
The first reason that you should consider the Escort Passport 9500ix is that it gives you faster recognition of true police radar. In side by side tests with comparable detectors, the Escort Passport 9500ix consistently outperformed its competitors. Until you’ve actually driven with a radar detector, you may not appreciate the difference of a second or two. But having an extra second or two to react could make the difference between a speeding ticket and a friendly wave. The Passport really gives you extra reaction time to keep your record ticket-free.
The second reason you should take another look at the Escort Passport 9500ix is its ability to remember the locations of false alarms. The only thing worse than not slowing down for true radar is reacting to a false alarm. Urban areas especially are filled with radio wave sources that could cause your detector to light up unnecessarily. The Passport accomplishes this in two different ways. First, if you want to be proactive, you can inform the detector that it has just identified a false signal. This is done by three quick presses of a button. The other way takes no interaction at all. As soon as the 9500ix is driven by the same false alarm three times, it will automatically lock it out. You’ll never be troubled by that particular false alarm again.
Taking Your iPod for a Ride
Feb 27th
As a business professional, you probably spend more than the average amount of time in your car. Whether you are traveling from one city to another or just driving to local appointments, you spend hours every week behind the wheel. Of course, you may be able to redeem that time with a phone and Bluetooth headset. But sometimes it would be nice to recharge with some of your favorite music. The easiest way to make sure your favorite music goes with you is to use an iPod car kit.
Apple iPods have an endless array of accessories. One of the most popular accessories is the car adapter kit. Some iPods are Bluetooth compatible, which means you can synchronize it with your car system and play it without wires. Most new cars that are manufactured today have an iPod integration feature.
As long as you have a built-in vehicle radio, you can play your iPod through your speakers. Car adapter kits usually connect the iPod to the radio with a 3.5 mm auxiliary input cable. Once you tune the radio to a certain frequency, you can play any song on the device. You will need this type of car kit if you drive an older model car.
An iPod car kit is much better than relying on CDs, tapes and radio stations for your musical entertainment. CDs are scratched easily, which causes them to skip; tapes are outdated and most terrestrial radio stations are full of commercials. If you have satellite radio, you have to pay a monthly subscription. However, if you hook up your iPod, you have instant access to your own personal playlist.
You can find iPod car kits anywhere, but the best deals are found online. Just make sure that the kit is compatible with your device. A universal kit can connect any type of iPod, which is a nice value if you think you might upgrade your MP3 player in the future. Never rely on the radio again. Bring your iPod, charger and cable with you on road trips and arrive at your appointment relaxed and refreshed.