By Land, by Sea and by Foot, This Summer's Top-Five ''Must-Have'' Mobile Electronics - Chosen by Mr. Mobile Electronics - Are Truly Mobile; Just in Time for Road Trips and Days at the Lake, Al & Ed's Autosound Names Best Mobile Electronics

VAN NUYS, Calif.--June 8, 2006--Come traffic, high gas prices or high tides, Southern California travelers can arm themselves against the "elements" with Mr. Mobile Electronics' Top-Five 'Must-Have' Mobile Electronics for 2006 summer vacations. From real-time traffic updates in handheld devices to waterproof subwoofers, Mr. Mobile Electronics reveals the must-have mobile devices to protect summertime vacations, keeping them easy and fun as they were intended to be.

"Mobile electronics have been easing the tensions of road trips for quite some time, but this year we are seeing a greater demand for devices that can be integrated into various aspects of the trip, as well as in the user's everyday life," said Mr. Mobile Electronics, who disguises himself by day as John Haynes, chief technology buyer at Al & Ed's Autosound, Southern California's largest mobile electronics and communications specialist. "Consumers this year will find that real-time traffic updates and navigation are not just limited to the car. For the first time, they will be able to know traffic before they get to the car and upon arrival they will be able to take their navigation device with them hiking or shopping in unfamiliar terrain."

With over 50 years of innovating mobile electronics under its hood, Al & Ed's Autosound understands the very specific needs of Southern Californians. Long before Californians began compulsively customizing and outfitting their cars, Al & Ed's embarked on finding the most seamless approach for installing the hottest gadgets of the day and has since become the authority on mobile electronics for consumers, industry professionals and the media alike.

Featured on Mr. Mobile Electronics' "Must-Have" List...

1. Portable, Handheld GPS Navigation System

With Alpine's new Blackbird GPS Navigation System, drivers can plot destinations and drive without worry, even in uncharted territory. Al & Ed's Autosound and the Blackbird can keep highway hoppers from getting lost anywhere in the 48 contiguous states and Canada. With its 3.6" color LCD touch screen and built-in speaker, for voice-spoken driving instructions and local traffic updates, the Blackbird makes it quick and easy to arrive at any vacation destination. In addition to the 6-million point-of-interest database of hotels, hospitals, gas stations, landmarks etc., the Blackbird is able to play back your favorite music, too!

2. Marine and Multi-Environmental Sound Systems from Aquatic A/V

There's no need to turn off the tunes once you've reached your destination with the availability of harsh environment Aquatic A/V CD and DVD players, amplifiers, speakers and subwoofers for boats, spas, outdoor patios and any area that may get wet. In addition to withstanding harsh weather, these marine grade products are sealed and protected against airborne dust and moisture.

3. Hands Free is Finally Hands Free

Thanks to new Bluetooth Hands-free Kits, drivers can keep both hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. Bluetooth enabled phones automatically connect without wires or cables. With Al & Ed's Autosound's seamless integration, these hands-free sets use the vehicle's speakers for great sound quality. Many models also feature hands-free dialing and conversation mode.

4. Satellite Radio - Sirius or XM

Radio anywhere makes the perfect road trip experience with Sirius and XM products, giving passengers coast-to-coast, uninterrupted, digital-quality programming. Imagine driving cross-country with commercial-free music plus sports, talk, comedy and more.

5. Mobile Video Entertainment

Backseat drivers can be kept at bay while the hours on the road fly by with headrest and overhead LCD Monitors that are perfect for watching movies, playing video games and flipping through DirecTV. Mobile video entertainment technology can be installed in place of existing headrests to display any number of video sources to back-seat passengers.

About Al & Ed's Autosound

Founded in 1954, Al & Ed's Autosound has grown to become the largest mobile electronics and communications specialist with more than 24 Southern California stores. As a recognized leader in the mobile electronics industry, Al & Ed's Autosound has been an instrumental partner in the pioneering of innovations such as FM radio for cars, cassette players for cars and the first car alarms, and is viewed within the mobile electronics industry as a barometer for the industry in Southern California. For more information, visit www.al-eds.com.

Editors Note: Please contact Lisa Townsend at 310-556-4443 or at ltownsend@ppmgcorp.com for additional information on products and available images.