Editors' pick
Ask Tom
In a market overloaded with portable nav devices, it's not easy to stand out. TomTom's GO720 does just that with its 4.3-inch screen, top-of-the-line graphics, one of the better user interfaces, its Map Share feature, Bluetooth capability and traffic info option. It has a couple of gimmicks to boot that are worth some entertainment value. Did we still get lost? Yes, once, but with Map Share, that's not likely to happen again. Fairly priced at $499.
www.tomtom.com
Editors' pick
Go-To Power
Do away with clunky chargers that need to be plugged in and pick up Energizer's Energi To Go cell phone power pack ($20). This convenient charger runs off two AA batteries, giving you extra power when you need it to stay connected. 800.383.7323
www.energitogo.com
Lookin' Good
Opt for a new look with Xstatik's XTC ($TBD) designed especially for the BMW Z4. This 15-piece kit includes front and rear bumpers and fenders, side skirts, spoiler and uses only 6 ounces of handlaid fiberglass. But act quickly-only 100 sets are available. 818.825.2559
www.xstatik.net
All Year Round
Rain, sleet, snow, sun-Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season tires (prices start at $112) can get you through it all. Inner and outer sidewalls are reinforced with carbon fiber and Goodyear's TredLock technology ensures that the wheels stay on the ground where they belong. 330.796.2121
www.goodyear.com
Feel The Vibe
Kicker's SoloX subwoofer ($1,200-1,600) is available in 10", 12" and 18" and features X-Vent technology, which manages heat transfer for maximum power handling. It also has new SPAIR technology, which allows for tons of abuse without sacrificing sound. The only thing you have to worry about blowing out is a window. 800.256.5425
www.kicker.com
Full Control
Looking for an audio upgrade that won't leave you broke? The Sony CDX-GT420IP in-dash head unit ($130) will meet your needs. The latest in Sony's Xplod lineup offers full iPod menu control, selectable front and rear preamp outputs and MP3 and WMA playback. 800.222.SONY
www.sonystyle.com
Out With The Old
CDs get scratched, sometimes fatally effecting playback. Blaupunkt has remedied the problem with its SD/MMC-based head unit, the Melbourne SD27 ($160). Optional iPod and USB/Bluetooth support allows users to integrate cell phones and other storage devices. 800.950.2528
www.blaupunktusa.com