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Choosing the right in-car entertainment system for your family
If you take driving vacations with young children, that familiar refrain of “are we there yet” has probably long since lost its comical charm. Fortunately, technology can come to the rescue with in-car entertainment packages that will keep young minds … Continue reading
Posted in Cars, Gadgets & Gizmos, Travel Products
Tagged car, entertainment, families, in-car video system, kids
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Luxury Car Comparison
In my younger days, I used to sneer at the bourgeoisie in their BMWs and the mucky-mucks in their Mercedes-Benz. But as the years go by, I’ve learned to appreciate the little luxuries in life, not to mention the lines … Continue reading
Posted in Cars
Tagged Acure RL, BMW 550i xDrive, Cadillac CTS.Mercedes-Benz E-350, Lexus 2011 GS 350, Luxury, vehicles
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Small Car Comparison
We Canadians are big on small cars, but that doesn’t mean we’re willing to sacrifice comfort, safety or value. Fortunately, we don’t have to. There are dozens of fun and frugal sub-compacts to choose from at dealer lots. “I think … Continue reading
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Tagged Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Honda, Hyundai, mazda2, mazda3, Scion xD, small cars, Toyota Matrix
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Going that Extra Hypermile
As an automotive writer, I get to drive a lot of new cars and most of them are either quite fancy or very frugal. But once my test drives are over, I slide back behind the wheel of my own … Continue reading
Taking TV into the 3rd Dimension
Imagine Avatar popping off the screen in real 3D, right in the comfort of your own living room. No sticky floors, no jockeying for elbowroom and no one kicking the back of your seat. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
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So what type of Smartphone are you?
Syndicated technology columnist Marc Saltzman can’t imagine being without his smartphone. He calls it his “digital Swiss Army knife.” The iPhone is currently the world’s top seller, but when you add up all the models running Google’s Android operating system, … Continue reading
Posted in Gadgets & Gizmos
Tagged Blackberry, iPhone, Samsung, smartphones, Sony Ericsson
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To Buy New or Used. That is the Question.
That new car smell is strangely alluring, but do you really need to buy something right off the showroom floor? Well, about one and a half million Canadians do just that each year, but even more of us seem to … Continue reading
Take Out Da Noise with These Headphones
The product: ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint™ Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones What it claims to do: According to the manufacturers: “The ATH-ANC3 employs patented technology that detects environmental noise via miniature microphones incorporated into each ear bud, and applies a corresponding sound-cancelling signal. To … Continue reading
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Pre-Loved Cars you can Trust
Smiling Sammy’s Used Car Lot may claim the best prices in town, but how do you know if the vehicle you’re buying hasn’t been around the block one too many times? Sure it looks solid and drives okay, but somehow … Continue reading
Does this Towel really Provide a Light Load?
The product: LightLoad Towels Possible uses: Quick clean ups while on the road. What the manufacturer claims that it does: Space Savers: Put a handful of Lightload Travel Towels in your pocket and still have room for your keys and … Continue reading