Pioneer AVIC-Z2X is the ultimate in HDD navigation and multimedia. Pioneer’s AVIC-Z2X is a double-DIN all-in-one system that is equipped with a 30GB HDD to deliver information, entertainment, and convenience on the road.

With the Pioneer AVIC Z2’s ultra-fast processing and the enormous Tele Atlas database offering 12 million points of interest, getting where you need to be has never been so easy. And with a built-in HDD music library, DVD playback on the large 7-inch display is easy, and iPod direct control expansion is only an adapter away.

Pioneer AVIC-Z2 ensures that you’ll be entertained every second on the road.

• Point Addressing
• 3D Landmark Icons and Updated POI Icons
• Traffic Icons and Traffic Flow Lanes
• Bluetooth Voice Operation

The Pioneer AVIC-Z2X navigation receiver package combines the AVIC-Z2 DVD/navigation receiver with Pioneer’s ND-BC2 rear view camera and the ND-BT1 Bluetooth adapter. You’ll enjoy music, movies, and in-dash navigation, with the added convenience of hands-free calling and the safety bonus of a rear-view camera.

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In this day and age teenagers never want to tell their parents where they are going. It is hard enough just trying to talk to them as they go flying out the door. When you want to know where your child is going, and they are not going to tell you, then it’s time to install a GPS tracking device for their car. These small little GPS systems set up fast in the car, and then the base unit stays at the house. This way you can keep an eye on your teenagers car without having to bug them all the time. After all, you are their parent, and you have a right to know.

As soon as your kid starts to drive it is going to become very hard to keep an eye out for them. However, with the GPS tracking system you can keep an eye out for where your kid really is. There are a few ways that you can use this. The first way is to let them know that you have bugged their, car and you will always know where they will be. However, a lot of parents like to put one of these in their kids car without the kid knowing it. This way when you ask where they are going you can see if they are telling the truth. Now some people think that this is not the right thing to do. However, I think that it is perfectly fine if they are still living at home. After all, it may not be right to bug their car, but it’s also not right for them to lie about where they are going. Sometimes to look out for their wellbeing you have to know where they are.

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Trying to keep your car safe is a hard task. This leaves a lot of people wondering if they need car tracking GPS systems in there car? Well first, we need to look at what car tracking GPS systems do. If your car is ever lost or stolen you are able to pin point its location no matter where it is in the world. In this day and age it seems like everyone has a car alarm, but they do not work as good as they use to. As time moves on we are finding out that a lot of people car still break into cars that have car alarms. This may leave you with the feeling that you need more, and the GPS tracking system for your car may be what you are looking for.

First of all, we need to point out two things. There are a lot of people that are for GPS tracking systems, and there are a lot of people against it. Right now we will talk about what good they do, and the people that like them. Whenever you have a GPS tracking system in your car, if it gets stolen you are going to be able to find it. Even if you have a car alarm that does not mean that people cannot bypass it. Also, a car alarm is just not enough to protect your car. In fact, when most people hear a car alarms they do not even think anything about it. This is sad because if someone has their car broken into no one is going to do anything to help. However, if you got a GPS tracking system in your car, you will be able to see where they take your car when they steal it. This means that you can get your car back faster before something really bad happens to it.

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Panasonic Strada - Portable Mobile Navigation System with 5″ Widescreen LCD Monitor, Easy-to-Use GUI, GPS Assist, Bluetooth® Hands-Free Calling and Sturdy Mounting Bracket

Large 5″ LCD in a Slim, Compact Design
The Panasonic Strada Portable Navigation System boasts a generously large 5″ widescreen LCD monitor in a slim 5.08″ wide by 3.42″ high by 1.22″ deep body, making it extremely compact and easy to carry. Take it with you to deter theft, but also so you can show off your digital photos1. The large, easy-to-use touch-panel screen is great for sharing slide shows, with a choice of five time settings. You can even set the initial screen image to your favorite snapshot using the Picture Viewer function.

Panasonic CN-GP50U - Easy-to-Use Interface
Strada’s simple and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI) uses contrasting colors and textures for extra clarity, with a minimal number of large, easy-to-use buttons so you can concentrate on driving. Choose from a selection of keyboard layouts to suit your preference, with symbol and numeric input capability. Keep both hands on the wheel while setting your destination with Strada’s Voice Command function, which learns to recognize your vocal characteristics for enhanced accuracy, regardless of language or dialect…

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Blaupunkt has announced the introduction of its next generation portable satellite navigation device, the TravelPilot Lucca 5.3.

• Route guidance in 40 European countries
• Full seven digit postcode search
• Voice control for quick, easy input of destination address
• Driver assistance features including Bluetooth mobile phone operation
• Almost two million points of interest included

This high specification unit comes in a slim, space-saving design, incorporating a clear, 4.3 inch display. The colour-coded menus are extremely easy to use, and the Lucca’s ultra-fast route calculation, together with a wide range of sophisticated driver assistance functions, ensure a trouble-free journey – whether the user is travelling to a business meeting in London or holidaying across Europe.

TravelPilot Lucca 5.3 features at a glance

• Stylish, slim, space-saving design
• Hands-free mobile phone operation via Bluetooth connectivity
• European safety camera data pre-loaded
• Free built-in TMC reception of traffic information to avoid congestion
• Reliable route guidance in 40 European countries (integrated)
• Full seven digit UK postcode search
• Video playback from SD/MMC card
• Optional reversing camera ideal for trailers, horse boxes and caravans
• Easy to operate, with voice control for fast input of destination address
• Ultra-quick route search and calculation
• Lane indication feature
• Automatic night/day mode
• USB 2.0 connectivity
• Pedestrian mode for use outside the vehicle
• Merian Scout travel guide with approx. two million points of interest
• Fast set-up and easy mounting in any vehicle
• 4.3 inch display (11cm diagonal) in 16:9 format
• 30 channel GPS satellite receiver for fast location and fixing of position
• 24 Volt compatible for use in commercial vehicles
• Optional Active Cradle for connection to Blaupunkt car audio system

Operating the TravelPilot Lucca 5.3 is incredibly simple, with its intuitive touch-screen menus. Destinations can be found using a full seven digit postcode search or by street name - and for even faster and more convenient input, users can choose to enter the destination address via voice control, rather than entering it manually…

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