Many gadget-loving consumers are rejecting pricey manufacturer-installed systems that access phones, music, maps and more in their automobiles, in favor of customizing their rides with off-the-shelf gadgets from GPS units to keyless-entry systems. However, the downfall is that gadgets added after the fact can be glitch. Aftermarket DVD players, for example, may not be as tightly integrated with a car’s electrical system, creating more noise or radiofrequency interference, cautions Phil Magney, VP of automotive consultancy iSuppli. And, he says, non-original antennae, used for satellite video or digital TV, are usually less robust.Read more from MSN MoneyCentral.
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