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Harnessing the sun

December 30th, 2008

Renewable energy is where the future is, so why not take some with you while traveling…in the form of the Solio Hybrid 1000.  This five-inch long by two and half inch wide portable solar panel can be used to charge most mobile phones, PDAs, MP3 players, digital cameras and handheld games. When fully charged, the [...]

Magical Photos

December 9th, 2008

Getting photos from your digital camera to your computer can be a complex and tedious task, especially for techno-phobes…but what if the pictures could magically appear on your computer with no messy wires involved?
Although the Eye-Fi SD memory card looks quite standard, it is not…this card is capable of wirelessly transferring your photos from [...]

Power on the fly

December 2nd, 2008

The Duracell Mobile Charger is the ultimate gadget for techies venturing far off the grid.
The innovative charger serves as a portable power hub, delivering power to a variety of high-drain devices, ranging from digital cameras and portable gaming systems to iPods, MP3 players and BlackBerrys, through several methods:
1. It can charge AA or AAA batteries [...]

Let your music orbit

November 25th, 2008

For music on the go, Altec Lansing’s Orbit is an ultra portable speaker offering surprisingly rich sound considering it’s itty-bitty size.
Weighing less than 7 ounces, the Orbit conveniently fits into any large pocket and neatly packs away in the included case that attaches to your bag with it’s carabiner.
The speaker connects to iPods, MP3 players, [...]

The mighty mino

November 18th, 2008

Weighing in at only 3.3 ounces and just four inches long, the Flip Mino digital camcorder is a mini techno wonder. The small camera shoots 60 minutes of MPEG-4 quality video and is small enough to fit in most pockets.
For a traveler this is the ultimate video camera to take with you anywhere, and for [...]

Mrs. Bean

November 11th, 2008

On my flight to Texas I swear I sat next to Mr. Bean’s long lost soul mate.  This woman mumbled like him…made faces like him…and when she got her jacket out of the overhead bin, gum balls and coins went flying in every direction…just like a scene out of the Mr. Bean show. 
I was dying to text [...]

Pint-sized professional

November 4th, 2008

I love my point and shoot camera, but at times I find myself longing for the speed and high-resolution clarity that an SLR camera offers.
A SLR (single lens reflex), is the bulky interchangeable lens camera that professionals carry…and for most travelers, something that is expensive and bulky is not ideal.
But right when I was about to give up on professional looking [...]

Travel origami

October 28th, 2008

Protect your ipod and phone from creepy hotel floors while charging with the Load-Ding charging station.
The gadget is a simple piece of flocked plastic that when folded properly, turns any outlet into a mini hammock for items charging.  
The unit folds flat for easy packing, and comes in bright red and pink, making it harder [...]

Wi-Fi for everyone

October 21st, 2008

Staying connected is important and paying for wireless internet for your laptop can get expensive. Wififreespot.com helps you get connected on the road for free.  
The website has a tidy list of free Wi-Fi spots all over the world, organized first by states in the US, then by continents for foreign spots….there are even links [...]

Musical fish

October 14th, 2008

Speedo has now made splashing in the ocean to your favorite tune easier with the Speedo Aquabeat.
This waterproof MP3 player can dive with you up to three meters, has 1 GB of memory and weighs only 35 grams.
The small brightly colored device floats, so if it falls off in the water there is no need to [...]

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