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CNET News.com reporter Daniel Terdiman is hitting the highway, a car full of gadgets in tow, for the third summer in a row. On this year's trip, he'll be stopping at sites throughout the Southeast, keeping you up-to-date on all his travel adventures. Plus find the best gadgets for your own high-tech summer travels.

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CNET Top 5: Travel toys

Portable DVD players

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Spare the air: Greenest cars