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The Phantom Alert works by users updating a Google Maps based system with information about the speed trap/camera; location, intersection and the speed limit for the road are all recorded by Phantom Alert. You can then sync your GPS device with Phantom Alert’s database to have up-to-date information about the speed traps around you. You must subscribe to the service at $9.99/month, $40/year or you can make a $99 Lifetime Purchase.
According to the site: How it works. First drivers & spotters report speed traps & photo enforcement locations on our web site. Then you simply download our location database in to your GPS & you will receive audio & visual alerts every time you approach enforcement areas. You will see them before they see you. Speed Traps, Red Light Cameras, Speed Cameras, DUI Checkpoints …
Check out some reviews of GPS devices like the Garmin nuvi 370 GPS Navigator:
March 30th, 2009
Autonet Mobile is offering to convert your car into a hotspot.
The router sells for $499, and Chrysler offers it as dealer-installed option, but additional costs include an activation fee, and monthly subscription plans - $29 for 1GB and $59 for 5G. The connection is secured with WEP encryption, MAC address restriction or WAN port restriction. This is important since you can connect from up to 100 feet away from the router. Having mobile access to a Wi-Fi connection will allow you to use any device with Wi-Fi including your laptop, PDA, PSP or iPhone.
While I can see how this could be dangerous for drivers to surf and drive (along the lines of in car televisions) BUT I would love to have had this on long road trips, when lost in the city and or trying to figure out how to get to a location. It would also be faster than my Blackberry connection which always seems to fail me when I need it the most.
Since the search for wi-fi never stops, check out this Kensington / Wifi Finder
January 8th, 2009
The highmileage.org racecar has finally eaten too many cones for my comfort. She needs a little TLC, and that’s going to come in the form of an el-cheapo paintjob. Now, it’s probably not a good idea to paint your daily driver by yourself — certainly not with Rust-oleum paint. But handy weekend racers love Rust-oleum paint jobs for their track cars, because the process is cheap and easy. The finished product might be called… ch-easy. (I’ll get my coat.)
Instructables.com guide DrSimons created a graphical step-by-step guide that takes the guesswork out of the process. I was so impressed with DrSimon’s thoroughness that I had to browse the rest of the site. This site is a treasure-trove of user-created project guides that can help anyone discover their crafty side. It’s the perfect complement to a user-powered site such as ExpoTV — I bet a few of our Videopinion creators would make excellent Instructables guides!
Many happy miles,
Adam
September 5th, 2008
Okay… maybe not quite yet.
Two weeks ago, my side project and I hosted the Stickam’s first live automotive walkaround and Q&A session. Was it a runaway success? Well, I wanted to run away at first, but Camera Guy RPO wouldn’t let me go… so we dodged the rain, overcame connectivity issues and powered through all kinds of awkward tech burps to unite segment shoppers, owners and enthusiasts in a discussion of the hot new Ford Flex family hauler.
The Flex’s audio jacks, Bluetooth connectivity and power outlets meant that we were able to operate almost entirely from inside the vehicle to escape the pouring rain. The only thing that kept us tethered to a driveway was the garage’s short-range wireless router. Chrysler says that their new “uConnect web” in-car Internet technology will transform the automobile into a mobile wireless hotspot. The technology naturally raises questions of driver distraction, but the possibilities created by truly mobile Internet are more alluring — and important — to a young generation so addicted to instant information.
I can’t wait to try it! When this tech hits my driveway, you’ll be the first to know. And the Product Review Roadtrip will soon follow!
Many happy miles,
Adam
August 29th, 2008
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