More and more people are deciding to travel in their own car as it offers many advantages like the possibility to enjoy the scenery, share the journey with family and friends to make the trip more fun, stop off at any moment for that perfect photo opportunity or to buy some snacks, and there are even people who simply love driving and use the time behind the wheel as a way to get rid of stress.
Depending on where you want to go the car journey can take a few minutes or a couple of hours, so here’s a list of 5 gadgets that can be easily used in any car to make your time on the road more enjoyable.
- Car Wifi
This is a gadget that all passengers love, and that’s why it tops the list. It’s a small device developed by Huawei and Orange that plugs into the cigarette lighter and provides internet access for up to 10 mobile devices with using up your data.
- Personal Cloud
You just have to imagine being able to bring all your movies, books and series with you to make the journey more entertaining. Remember to connect your external hard drive to the modem before leaving home so you can access all the previously saved files and enjoy them during your trip.
- Battery Charger
There’s no longer any reason to panic about running out of battery midway through your trip as this gadget charges several mobiles at once. And in the event of an emergency on route, you can also charge the car battery if the car breaks down in the middle of the road, thanks to the device’s electric clamps.
- GPS HUD
It’s true that not all cars have a GPS to guide the driver, and this is where Garmin comes to the rescue with its HUD (Head-Up Display) that has a GPS and beams navigation info on to the windscreen to make the driver’s job a lot easier.
- Video Camera
Small, portable video cameras are increasingly used on road trips; They are placed in a strategic position to the front or the back of the car. They can be used to extend the driver’s vision and help to prevent access when placed in the rear of the car, or when placed at the front, they can take excellent photos of the landscape as you cruise along the road.
These five gadgets will make any car journey more enjoyable and comfortable for the driver and passengers.