Tabletop audio system delivers big sound
Tivoli Audio aims to please picky listeners with an all-in-one music system that delivers concertlike sounds. Housed in a dark walnut wood cabinet with a beige faceplate, the Tivoli Audio Music System includes a slot-loading CD player, an AM/FM radio, a powered subwoofer with its own volume control, an amplifier and a digital clock with dual alarms and snooze controls. Cost: $600. www.tivoliaudio.com
Stylish Vibe earphones
These earphones from V-Moda are easy on the ears and the eyes. Designed to resemble high-fashion jewelry, the hi-fidelity earphones sport an all-metal design while delivering superior sound with a precise balance of rich bass and warm midlevel sounds. Available in black or chrome, the Vibe Modaphones ship with a leather storage pouch, soft silicon ear fittings and a cable manager that lets you adjust the length of the cable. The earphones cost $101. (The company says the odd number is a nod to the landmark Highway 101 that runs past the company headquarters in Hollywood Hills, Calif.) www.v-moda.com
Backpack lets you tote game console
You can take your video game console on the road with GameKeeper’s Ultimate Gaming Backpack. The $50 backpack has mesh compartments that allow you to see the gear while it’s inside the bag, a protective zippered compartment for two controllers and Velcro closures to keep your cables in place. When you arrive at your destination, you can zip open the case, hook up the console and start playing without removing it from the case. For gamers who prefer to stay put, the company makes a Teen Gaming Center that can hold a 20-inch TV, three gaming consoles and your favorite games. It also comes with removable hooks for four controllers, headphones or other gear. Cost: $80.
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Surf on the road
Autonet Mobile’s broadband service can turn your car into a fast-moving Wi-Fi machine. Designed to work on 95 percent of U.S. roads, its Autonet Mobile Unit provides Internet connectivity while your car cruises down the highway. Your passengers can surf the Web, check their e-mail or communicate with Wi-Fi-enabled devices while you drive. The unit can be plugged into a car’s cigarette lighter or an ordinary wall outlet. The
Autonet Mobile Unit costs $400.
The service fee is about $50 a month.www.autonetmobile.com
