Pennsylvania Highways Electronics Store

Best Buy has become the largest electronics retailer in North America.  Below are some products that I recommend to anyone who travels not just Pennsylvania's highways, but any highway anywhere.  TVs, computers, music, video games, appliances, and other products can be viewed and purchased through Best Buy's main site by clicking on the graphic at left.  Don't forget, any product purchased online can be picked up or returned at any store across Pennsylvania.

	XpressRC XM Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit by Delphi First came satellite television and now satellite radio.  Over 170 channels of CD quality sound delivered for only $12.95 per month.  XM's Instant Traffic and Weather channels provide travelers instant information for select markets across the United States, including Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.  See what some listeners, including myself, have to say about these channels here.  XM is the official satellite radio home of the MLB, NHL, Big East Conference, and Big Ten Conference so you can keep track of the Pirates, Phillies, Penguins, Flyers, Pitt, Villanova, and Penn State all season long.  Add The Best of SIRIUS and you can follow the Steelers and Eagles as well. This receiver comes with a bright, full color, split-screen display lets you view up to five channels simultaneously, and a personalized information ticker showing sports, stocks, XM guide, and other information.  Also a universal connector for easy transition between car and home audio systems is provided but optional connection accessories are required. Purchase It Subscription required to receive XM Satellite Radio.
	Portable XM Satellite Radio Receiver with Home Kit by Pioneer Whether hiking, biking, jogging, or walking, you can still enjoy XM Radio as well as 100 hours of recorded XM content, MP3s, and WMAs via a microSD card with this little receiver.  Included are a home dock, power adapter, home antenna, RCA cable, USB cable, rechargeable battery, ear buds and remote. Purchase It Subscription required to receive XM Satellite Radio.
	SIRIUS Sportster 5 Satellite Radio Receiver with Vehicle Kit by Directed Electronics SIRIUS offers a little over 130 streams of music, sports, news, and entertainment including Howard Stern delivered to this little receiver.  The best part is that this can be swapped between your home's audio system and your vehicle's.  For the traveler, SIRIUS offers traffic and weather streams for select markets across the United States including Philadelphia.  To see the list of markets covered, head to SIRIUS' First Traffic and Weather page.  SIRIUS is the official satellite radio home of the NFL and NBA, so you can keep track of the Steelers, Eagles, and 76ers all season long.  Add The Best of XM and you can follow the Penguins, Flyers, Pitt, Villanova, and Penn State as well. The Sportster has a built-in FM modulator for wireless connectivity to any FM radio, 44-minute buffer to enjoy missed or recorded programming, and a jump function with one-touch tuning to traffic, weather, and your favorite songs.  Car kit includes remote, windshield suction-cup mount, antenna, DC power adapter, and vehicle dock. Purchase It Subscription required to receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
	Home Kit for Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receivers by Directed Electronics Enjoy Sirius satellite radio at home with this kit that includes a docking base with connectors, antenna, and AC adapter.  Compatible with Sportster 4, Starmate 4 and Stratus receivers. Purchase It
	Speaker Dock for Select Dock & Play SIRIUS Satellite Radios by Directed Electronics You can even take your Sportster 5, Starmate 3, 4, 5,  Stratus, and Stratus 4 and 5 places where a complete stereo would be impractical.  The boombox comes with separate tweeters, midrange speakers, and subwoofer for high-quality sound, built-in satellite antenna, an auxiliary input for MP3 players or other audio peripherals, and an AC adapter for home use. Purchase It
	Backseat TV Tuner Kit by SIRIUS Need to entertain the kids on a long trip?  Let them enjoy some children's programming in the backseat while you listen to SIRIUS satellite radio in the front seats.  Backseat TV offers Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, and Cartoon Network mobile.  Dash-mounted control until can operate both radio and TV functions.  Includes wired display control unit, wireless audio remote, wireless video remote, remote eye (for rear-seat control, FM switching interface, two magnetic mount satellite antennas, 4.5m RCA audio cable, 2.5m RCA audio/video cable, and power harness. Purchase It Subscription required to receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio and Backseat TV.
	Stiletto 2 Portable Satellite Radio Receiver by SIRIUS Take SIRIUS and your favorite MP3s with you with this receiver which features enough memory to store 100 hours of your favorite music or recorded SIRIUS programming.  Listen to Internet radio stations via its WiFi compatibility.  SIRIUS Replay can pause, rewind, and fast-forward through your content.  Includes ear bud headphones, antenna headphones, standard and slim batteries, USB cable, and AC adapter. Purchase It Subscription required to receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
	iPod Touch MP3 Player by Apple Not since the SONY Walkman has a piece of electronics revolutionized portable music as much as this device.  Comes with a 32 GB hard drive capable of storing 7,000 songs, 40,000 pictures, or 40 hours of video.  Supports MP3, MP3 VBR, AAC, Protected AAC, Audible 2, 3 and 4, Apple Lossless and AIFF audio formats, plus displays JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG image formats and H.264 (high-definition) MPEG-4 and MPEG-4 video formats as well as podcasting.  Multitouch interface with a 3.5" widescreen display as well as built-in Wi-Fi with Safari and YouTube applications are included.  Includes iTunes software for Windows and Mac. Purchase It
	HD Radio™ Tuner, iPod/Satellite Radio-Ready CD Deck by JVC Cruise into the future with this radio receiver/CD deck.  Not only can it receive standard over-the-air radio stations, but is also XM and Sirius-compatible and can receive HD Radio™ stations.  Like digital television, HD Radio™ can provide a cleaner signal as well as multiple broadcasts of varying formats as well as traffic and weather information which is displayable on the LCD screen.  Numerous stations across Pennsylvania are broadcasting in HD as are many across the country.  It is also iPod-ready, which means you can control your iPod from the deck through an optional adapter. Purchase It Subscription required to receive XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio.
	In-Dash Satellite Radio/Apple iPod-Ready/GPS Receiver by Pioneer The all-in-one system to keep parents informed and the kids entertained.  Features a motorized 7-inch touch-screen monitor with 16:9 aspect ratio, AM/FM radio with 24 station presets, DVD player capable of playing DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and JPEG formats, and eight-channel GPS receiver with voice guidance and built-in TeleAtlas covering the United States and Canada.  Make hands-free phone calls via the Bluetooth connection between the receiver and your Bluetooth-enabled phone.  Roadside assistance information shows emergency phone number and your current location.  The receiver is compatible with a TV tuner, voice-recognition kit, and rear-view camera. The receiver is iPod, XM, or SIRIUS Satellite Radio-ready with an add-on tuner and antenna and XM NavTraffic-ready.  XM NavTraffic allows the navigation system to change your route depending on adverse traffic conditions in select markets across the United States, including Allentown/Bethlehem, Harrisburg, Lancaster/York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Purchase It Subscription required to receive XM Satellite Radio or SIRIUS Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic.
	5100 Portable GPS Receiver by Navigon Get where you want to go and see where you are going with this receiver.  Navigate to an address or point of interest with voice guided, turn-by-turn directions via the 2GB Secure Digital card which comes preloaded with maps of the United States and Canada.  Subscription free real-time traffic information provides updates, route incident warnings, and alternate route options.  Find banks, hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and other attractions along your route with the millions of points of interest included.  Speed limit indicator keeps you aware of speed limits on unfamiliar highways so you don't get an unexpected surprise in your rear-view mirror.  Lane Assistant alerts you to change lanes relative to your route, and the adjustable reality view provides 2D and 3D renderings of complex interchanges complete with actual sign text and ramp guidance which is helpful in Pennsylvania with its left exits, two-lane ramps, etc..   Purchase It
	GTM 12 Portable FM Traffic Receiver Antenna by Garmin Get real-time traffic information on your Nuvi 350 and 360, StreetPilot 2820 and 7200 GPS models with this device.  Digital traffic information is relayed to and displayed on the GPS receivers with symbols, icons, and color-codes to represent traffic conditions.  Alternate routes are displayed to provide detours around congestion.  Total Traffic Network provides coverage in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as well as cities nationwide.  A 15-month subscription to the service is included and is $60/year after that introductory period. Purchase It Subscription required to continue to receive Real Time Traffic after introductory subscription.
	American Red Cross Emergency NOAA AM/FM Radio with Flashlight and Hand Crank by Eton Perfect item to keep you in touch of changing weather conditions, national emergencies, and news relating to them.  Tunes to NOAA weather/hazard channels with S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encode), listen to AM or FM stations radio stations or VHF TV stations.  It can be also used to charge a cell phone with a provided adapter.  You can find the NOAA frequencies and tower locations on PennDOT's Official Transportation and Tourism Map. Purchase It
	Tungsten E2 Handheld Organizer by palmOne Keep organized with this easy-to-use PDA with numerous features.  Built-in Bluetooth technology lets it communicate with Bluetooth-enabled PCs and cell phones.  Audio playback is possible with headphones via the 3.5mm stereo jack and MP3 capable with an optional expansion card.  Expansion slot supports Secure Digital, SDIO, and MultiMediaCard formats.  Five-way navigation button allows easy access to programs and information.  Perfect for using with the wireless exit guides available at http://mobile.pahighways.com/. Purchase It
	HDTV Receiver by DIRECTV Perfect receiver for the RV or Camper.  Included is an Advanced Program Guide, on-screen Caller ID, HDMI output, component video output, digital optical output, stereo audio output, composite video output, S-video output, coaxial satellite input, coaxial antenna input, coaxial output, low speed data port and phone jack.  DIRECTV Active gives you up-to-the-minute local weather conditions, sports scores, lottery results, movie suggestions and more by inputting your zip code.  Local Pennsylvania markets carried:  Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Harrisburg, and Johnstown/Altoona. Purchase It DIRECTV products are intended for residential use only. DIRECTV activation and subscription are required within 30 days of purchase. Caller ID service is provided by you local phone company.
	Sat-Go Portable Satellite TV Receiver with 17" LCD Screen by DIRECTV Take this portable system with you on the road, camping, or tailgating before the big game.  The system comes with a 17-inch LCD screen offers six different picture modes, a built-in flat-panel antenna with compass and signal meter for easy setup, and 15-feet of cable to allow placement of the antenna anywhere.  Includes a travel case, IR remote, access card, DC power adapter, phone cord, and a screw driver. Purchase It DIRECTV products are intended for residential use only. DIRECTV activation and subscription are required within 30 days of purchase.
	Digital-to-Analog Converter for Analog TVs with Analog Pass-Through by Insignia Receive digital television signals in your home or RV An intuitive signal-strength meter helps tune in stations and a full guide helps to see what is currently on or find favorite programs.  Supports all 18 ATSC formats including 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i as well as Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo or 5.1-channel surround sound.  Any television can be connected via the coax or RCA composite video and stereo outputs.  Analog pass-through is provided to allow reception of LPTV stations which are not mandated to switch to digital broadcasting, or for viewing stations from Canada and Mexico which won't switch for many years. Digital television provides a signal free of ghosting, interference, and other problems associated with old analog television.  Some stations are utilizing the spectrum to provide expanded programming on sub-channels such as weather, traffic, and news. Purchase It
	Series3™Digital Video Recorder by TiVo Whether you have cable, digital cable, or over-the-air TV, you'll never miss your favorite shows in either analog or digital while traveling with this piece of equipment.  The 160 GB hard drive is capable of recording up to 180 hours of digital programming or 20 hours of HD programming depending on recording quality.  When connected to your home network, download content to your computer and access online services such as weather and traffic reports as well as other applications listed at TiVo Online.  With Amazon Video on Demand, you can purchase or rent movies, TV shows, and other content directly over your broadband connection. Purchase It Subscription required to receive guide data $14.95 monthly. Not compatible with satellite service.