Some features included with the phone are vibra-call, text-messaging capabilities, built in web browser, built in modem and caller I.D. Peripheral devices such as a hands free car kit or a data cable to plug directly into your laptop are also available for this phone. This phone works with the Verizon cellular system and retails for approximately. $399, with service for one year.

Nokia is sporting a new phone with a small size as well. This phone works with Voicestream’s cellular service and is as cute as they come. It has an infrared port for your laptop connection that eliminates a need for a data cable. It also comes with a handsfree headset. This phone retail for approximately $169.

If your executive loves to drive, they will love driving lamps from the worlds best driving light company PIAA. Many different sizes, shapes and effects come with these lamp systems. Driving lamps can be added to a vehicle for all different price ranges and are for both function and looks.

High Intensity Discharge or HID, headlight bulbs are the sought after add on for many driving enthusiasts. Burning twice as bright as factory headlamps and lasting up to 7 years, these bulbs are top of the line. They retail around $1000 installed.

Mobile Multimedia is the ultimate gift. There are many companies that have products in this new and exciting category. Some vehicles are even coming from the factory equipped with video packages. Alpine is one of the leaders with mobile multimedia. Many options are available, from in-dash am-fm tuners with a slick fold out monitor to monitors for the headrest of seats to flip down monitors from the ceiling of your vehicle. Keeping in mind safety, the manufactures have made the video unavailable to the driver unless the car is in park with the emergency brake engaged. Navigation mapping can be displayed on the monitor at all times.

These systems will take video inputs from VHS, DVD, Camcorders, Laptops or even a video game. Add a digital signal processor with a center channel and real subwoofer to this mix and you’ll have surround sound as good or even better than a home theater system.

These systems vary in price drastically so make sure your comparing apples to apples when shopping for a system that includes mobile video.

Security systems for your vehicle may sound dull but many have exciting features. For instance, did you know that most car alarms now have features such as remote start, window roll-up, paging, and 10,000 gigawats of voltage to zap the intruder. Okay, the last part was not a feature but perhaps someone has it in research and development.

Remote start can be a stand-alone piece or incorporated with an alarm. Remote start is a great way to keep you warm coming and going to work. Many new alarm remotes now have liquid crystal displays so you can tell which part of your car has been violated without having your vehicle in view. Retail prices on these units start at about $399 installed.

(Editor’s Note: Carol Kleiva is the owner of The Radio Guy in Poulsbo. She may be reached at (360) 779-1311.).