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.

	Xpress R XM Satellite Radio Receiver by Audiovox 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 and NHL, so you can keep track of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins and Philadelphia Phillies and Flyers all season long. This receiver comes with a bright, 6-line LCD display, 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.
	Marine Antenna for XM Satellite Radio Systems by Terk Enjoy XM Satellite Radio out on the waves with this weather and saltwater-proof antenna.  It is compatible with all XM receivers. Purchase It
	inno2 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 50 hours of recorded XM content, MP3s, and WMAs with this little receiver.  The home kit includes the docking base, antenna, AC adapter, mini jack to RCA audio cable, full function remote, and a carrying case. Purchase It Subscription required to receive XM Satellite Radio.
	Car Kit for Pioneer inno2 XM Satellite Radio Receivers by Pioneer Enjoy Sirius satellite radio at home with this kit that includes a car dock, swivel mounting bracket, vent bracket, car antenna, DC power adapter and remote.  Compatible with the inno receivers. Purchase It
	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 Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Philadelphia 76ers all season long. 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 incluses remote, windshield suction-cup mount, antenna, DC power adapter, and vehicle dock. Purchase It Subscription required to receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio.
	SIRIUS 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
	SIRIUS Boombox for Select SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receivers by Directed Electronics You can even take your Sportster 4, Starmate 4 and Stratus receivers places where a complete stereo would be impractical.  The boombox comes with two two-way speakers 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
	Stiletto 2 Portable SIRIUS Satellite Radio by Directed Electronics 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 MP3 Player by Apple Not since the SONY Walkman has a piece of electronics revolutionized portable music as much as this device.  Comes with an 80 GB hard drive capable of storing 20,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 100 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.  Can display pictures and video on a TV or projector with an optional universal dock.  Rechargeable battery provides 20 hours of continuous music playback, up to three hours of slideshows with music, and two hours of video playback.  Appointment book/calendar, contact/address book, text note support and world clock with alarm, games, and voice recorder are the available features.  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-Ready/GPS Navigation Receiver by Pioneer The all-in-one system to keep parents informed and the kids entertained.  Features a 6.1-inch touch-screen with 16:9 aspect ratio, AM/FM Supertuner IIID with 24 station presets, DVD player capable of playing DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, ACC and DivX formats, and eight-channel GPS receiver with voice guidance and two DVD-ROMs covering the United States and Canada.  Make hands-free phone calls via the Bluetooth connection between the receiver and your Bluetooth-enabled phone.  Vehicle dynamics such as acceleration, cornering, and speed allow you to monitor your vehicle's performance with on-screen gauges.  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 Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Purchase It Subscription required to receive XM Satellite Radio or SIRIUS Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic.
	CrossoverGPS WAAS-Enabled Portable GPS Receiver by Magellan With Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), you'll never be lost with this receiver on land or sea.  Voice guided, turn-by-turn directions which automatically changes in the event of a wrong turn via pre-loaded maps on the 4 GB internal hard drive of the United States and the majority of Canada.  European maps are available for download at Magellan's website.  SmartDetour calculates an alternate path if stopped for more than a couple of minutes.  Get live traffic with the optional TrafficKit. Purchase It Subscription required to receive TrafficKit.
	Nuvi 680 WAAS-Enabled GPS Receiver by Garmin Get where you want to go with this receiver with WAAS, which pinpoints your location within three meters.  Navigate to an address or point of interest with voice guided, turn-by-turn directions via the built-in FM transmitter and automatically changes in the event of a wrong turn via a database of the continental United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.  A 500 MB internal hard drive stores maps and provides for updates.  Built in travel kit includes MP3 player, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator.  Make hands-free calls with your Bluetooth-enabled phone with the built-in microphone and headphone jack.  Includes a one year subscription to MSN Direct to access traffic, gas prices, and weather conditions. Purchase It Subscription required to continue to receive MSN Direct after one year introductory subscription.
	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.
	Emergency NOAA AM/FM Radio 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 with On-Screen Caller ID 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.
	HDTV Digital Terrestrial Receiver by Samsung 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 with the various outputs which include one component video, one S-video, two composite video, one optical digital audio, two stereo audio, one coaxial, and one HDMI-HDCP. 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 Unbox, 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.