We’ve all been there, going on holiday and not looking forward to the 6hr car journey with the kids. Keeping children entertained can be a challenge when there is plenty to do but on long journeys it can be an absolute nightmare. I have scoured the net and found 3 of the best gadgets for keeping the little ones happy on the long summers drive.
First we have something that no family car should be without. In-Car DVD solutions have become very popular over the last few years, so much so that car manufacturers are now offering this as a standard piece of kit in the high end models. Not everyone has a top of the range car and companies have now made excellent after market products to emulate the standard options. The new generation of DVD Headrest Screens offer a multitude of features including games, movie playback from most file formats and even linking external sources such as iPods and Playstations. These kits typically cost between £200-300.
Music can really lift the mood of a journey, singing along to your favourite tunes whilst on the open road takes some beating on the fun factor. What can detract from this is fiddling about with CD’s or tapes, this is where the iPod car kit comes into play. There are multiple solutions however the most popular is to fit a kit to the standard stereo In the vehicle. Products like Dension’s Gateway series or the Dice kits are the best on the market and will allow you to connect the latest iPod’s to your vehicle and play your whole music library. These products vary greatly in price depending on the vehicle the kit is being fitted to, expert advice is essential when looking into an iPod Kit.
So you’ve got your favourite tunes playing away but the kids still aren’t pleased. This is where a power converter can really be a blessing in disguise. The product itself wont please the kids it’s what you can do with it that will. With a good quality converter you will be able to run laptop’s, games consoles or pretty much any electrical device. When combined with the In-car DVD solutions you can make the rear of your car an entertainment hub with all the home comforts available on the move.
Keeping family entertained on a long journey is a real challenge, I listed 3 of the best gadgets available but there are plenty I haven’t. Have a look round and you will be pleasantly surprised at what is out there. With the right set up you will never have to play eye spy again.
