Gallery: 11 Essential Gifts for Self-Driving Car Passengers of the Future
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With your hands off the wheel you can finally use your commute to get some work done, or at least some fantasy lineup fiddling. The [JourneyDock](http://journidock.com/store/ultimate-companion/) ($180) puts an office in the front seat, and its deluxe package comes with a tablet mount, two phone mounts, two cup holders, a clipboard, and of course a miniature desk. It's like turning your car into a cubicle with window views of I-65.
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There's no room for tepid coffee in the future. Get them [this mug](http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Electric-Temperature-Control/dp/B000EY5CGO) that keeps hot things hot, for however long it takes. That's real luxury. $22.80
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Sometimes even the self-driving car passenger wants to take the wheel, or at least take a nap on it. Whether they're can-do or must-snooze, with this [heated steering wheel cover](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=87921&refsku=87146) ($80), your recipient will be grateful that the steering wheel is comfy and warm should they ever need it.
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What better co-pilot could you ask for than R2-D2? OK, this [car charger](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/11f0/) ($40) doesn't emit ay charming bleeps and bloops, but it helps make the front seat a little less lonely—and adorable.
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Star Wars not your style? How about turning your car into *Knight Rider* instead? [This installation](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/iiti/) comes with two USB ports, sure. But that's not nearly as important as the 11 K.I.T.T. catchphrases it spits out. It's not enough to make you David Hasselhoff, but it's close.
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Since they're not driving themselves, they'll have plenty of time to read. Instead of stuffing the glove compartment full of paperbacks, just get them a [Kindle Paperwhite](http://www.amazon.com/All-New-Kindle-Paperwhite-High-Resolution-Display/dp/B00OQVZDJM) ($120). It's not strictly speaking the best e-book reader on the market—that honor goes to the Kindle Voyage—but it's definitely the best value.
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There's nothing more boring than gridlock. Fortunately, while their self-driving car manages the stops and starts, your friend can whisk him or herself away to countless virtual worlds with just a smartphone and a Google Cardboard viewer. [This one from Dodocase](http://www.dodocase.com/products/p2-virtual-reality-cardboard-pop-up-viewer) comes both pre-assembled and cheap ($17.50).
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Self-driving cars are basically the perfect nap machines, so might as well make your recipient as comfortable as possible. Forget cloth or leather; it's time to cover those bucket seats in the gentle embrace of [sheepskin](http://www.brookstone.com/set-of-2-genuine-sheepskin-stretchback-auto-seat-covers/835465p.html). ($217 for two)
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It's not every day you get a dash cam with a Sony Exmor sensor, yet [here we are](http://www.amazon.com/DOD-TECH-LS460W-Powered-Technology/dp/B00MTW25IM). Since no self-respecting self-driving car passenger would waste time looking at the road, it's helpful to have a high-quality video record of their travels just in case they want to relive the magic of their commute. ($267.58)
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Not driving frees up a lot of time, and what better way to spend it than on the Internet? OK actually there are lots of better ways, but who are we kidding. The [ZTE Mobley](https://www.att.com/devices/zte/mobley.html) is a Wi-Fi hotspot that plugs directly into your car, letting you share data with up to five connected devices at once. The device itself is free, but it comes with the usual data charges.
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Friends don't let friends dangle some pine-scented abomination from their rear view mirror. The [PURGGO air freshener](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V4049K2) ($20) doesn't just hide odors, it absorbs and eliminates them thanks to its bamboo charcoal stuffing. Better still? It lasts a whole year, so no need to constantly suffer the humiliation of buying tiny, fake-smelling tree refills.
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