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Best in-car Bluetooth hands-free kits

It's illegal to hold a mobile phone and drive; we pick the best Bluetooth hands-free car kits, so you can inform friends that you'll be late or chat about what so-and-so is doing with you-know-who and not be nabbed by the boys and gals in blue.

Best FM transmitters for the car

Not all iPod FM transmitters are created equal — some have dodgy cradles that fling your iPod around the cabin, others roll over at the first sign of interference. We pick three of the best, so you have your tunes everywhere you drive.

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Reviews

Pioneer AVIC-F10BT

Pioneer's top-of-the-range in-dash navigation unit, the F10BT features a 7-inch touchscreen, movie playback including DivX, Bluetooth hands-free, USB connectivity and iPod support, as well as sat nav with text-to-speech, 3D view and traffic messaging.
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue may be only a practice lap for the real thing, but it's a beautiful joyride while it lasts.
Nokia LD-4W

The right accessories make easy work of lugging about this well-designed GPS receiver.
Forza Motorsport 2

Forza 2 delivers on nearly every aspect you'd want in a Forza sequel. It drives incredibly, it's wonderfully presented, and it's rich with modes and features.
Garmin StreetPilot c510

Garmin's reasonably priced c510 GPS navigator uses text-to-speech technology and the latest SiRF starIII GPS receivers.
Hitachi MMP-501

A portable GPS with a large 5-inch screen, music and video playback and Bluetooth connectivity.
Motorola T305 Bluetooth car kit

The portable T305 offers much of the same functionality as an installed Bluetooth kit, for a lot less cash.
TomTom ONE Slim Edition

A stylish and compact portable GPS device that's priced well and compares admirably with much more expensive models.

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Features

iPhone photography: Art or gimmick?

The camera on the iPhone isn't exactly the best you can get, but does that mean photos taken with it can't be artistic? We analyse the merits of a new type of photography — iPhone-ography.
Tech toys for speed junkies

Not everyone can go touring in a Bugatti or racing in a Ferrari. But that's half the allure — you want it but you can't have it. Well, that's not entirely true.
Tech on tour: Family road trip survival tips

Can technology make the hassles of a family car trip simpler? Alex Kidman decided to put technology to the test on the road.
Pimp your ride with Intel

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News

Start your car from your iPhone

Car security company Directed Electronics has unveiled a new iPhone application that lets customers control parts of their Viper SmartStart-enabled vehicle from their iPhone or iPod Touch.
Audiovox, PlayStation 2 roll out

The almost nine-year-old PS2 is now officially going on the road, thanks to Audiovox.
World's first internet car radio, Aussie-style

German audio manufacturer Blaupunkt has announced the first internet radio for vehicles, which it developed in conjunction with a local company.
Sony Ericsson claims 25-hour talk time on HCB-108 speakerphone

Sony Ericsson has unveiled a new in-car speakerphone unit claiming 25 hours talk-time and a month in standby, the longest claimed battery life in this segment.

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DIYs and How-to

A guide on how to iPod your car

An iPod, or any MP3 player, is a great way of carrying around shedloads of music. But why should you only listen to your music collection on the bus or train? We show you how to hook your iPod up to your car.

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Downloads

Jet Car Stunts for iPhone

Race and use your rockets to complete huge jumps on your way to the finish line in this iPhone game.
Auto Maintenance Pro

Makes it easy to manage your vehicle maintenance, track PM, repairs, and costs.
Lot Wizard

Manage your car dealer lot inventory, customers, and deal paperwork.
Wall Street Financial Assistant

Perform easily complex operations with bonds, options, cash flows, etc.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.