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Aug 28, 2013

Cool Travel Gadgets That can Stand the Test of Time

Cool Travel Gadgets for your phone and more:


New phones seem to hit the market every few months. And that is just for one manufacturers. Combining all makes and models, a new phone comes out in about every few weeks. It is hard to keep up with the newest versions of the smartphones, though it is even harder to make sure that the accessory you just got for your phone would still be valid after some time.

These gadgets and accessories would stand the test of time (at least for a little longer):

What accessories do you have that you think would be soon obsolete?

Bluetooth wireless speakers
- every new smartie phone comes with Bluetooth standard. It is how they easily connect to your headset, car audio, and speakers. This means that the new phones coming out in the next few months would be able to connect to these cool portable speakers

Bose® SoundLink® Bluetooth Mobile Speaker


Jawbone JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker


Digital Camera
While smartphones have been imposing on the camera market for awhile, they are still no match for a good DSLR or a great waterproof camera like the ones below

Panasonic Lumix Waterproof


Nikon COOLPIX Waterproof


Canon EOS 5D Mark II


Nikon D3100 DSLR



Tablet, by no other name than iPad
Based on some recent (unscientific) tests by CNET "The five toughest gadgets you can buy," iPad can withstand quite a bit and still keep on going, making a great travel gadget that would last. Not only that, there are more and more apps being developed for it that work on several versions as well as software updates that make it relevant and improve performance. Also there have not been significant alterations to this line from Apple for quite awhile. I have my iPad 2 and I would not be able to tell nor have had any desire to upgrade to iPad 3.

Cocoon GRID-IT Organizer
- No matter what the gadgets are or the accessories that they come with, when you travel you need to get them organized. This device keeps your gadgets, wires, thumb drives, earphones and more in one place.


Travel Phone Chargers
Most chargers have a USB plug in on their body. And since every phone these days comes with a charging cord that has a USB male unit at one of its ends, the chargers would last past your multiple gadget changes.
Mophie powerstation mini - charge virtually any smartphone, along with a variety of other USB devices.

Mophie's Juicepack is compatible with the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Phones, and even the HTC One


iGo Power Trip 4700
compatible with most electronic devices by Apple, HTC, Samsung, Blackberry, Amazon, Google, Nokia, GoPro, and more. Recharge iGO Portable Battery 4700 using the included USB to Micro USB cable.



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Aug 22, 2013

Must Have Back to School Travel Gadgets


Students Without Limits, Tech Tools for Back to School


Kindle/iPad
100s of books and movies all stored in one small device. You do not have to carry or transport multitude of books that might have started reading or plan to read during the school year. Entire library is easily available and even some of the textbooks can now be accessed via iPad or Kindle.

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Reusable BPA-free water bottle to re-hydrate the body and mind. Water is essential for students. While it might be accessible at lunch time, it is quite expensive to keep buying bottles for the dorm room. Reusable bottles come in handy, as they can be refilled at locations on campus and taken along to class. H2O to go.

Rechargeable batteries and battery charger
Phones and some other high tech gadgets come with lithium batteries that can be recharged. It is a good idea to keep a spare just in case you run out of juice and cannot wait for battery to charge back up.

To keep your batteries available for more important gadgets such as games and remotes, Bedol Water Clock alarm does not need batteries. This cool looking clock runs on standard tap water. Just fill it up, and it will keep on ticking. Squirt Bedol Water Clock




Noise-canceling headphones to tune out distractions and concentrate on task. Music just makes the day go faster and helps you immerse in your own world and your work. A good pair would isolate all that noise from your neighbors and others so you would
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FitBit - it is a wrist wrap that keeps track of your activity such as steps, distance traveled, and calories. It is designed to monitor your consumption, though it is also can help you sleep and wake you up better. Which would be great for going back to waking up earlier at the start of the school year.



Backpack
To transport all the gadgets and e-books, as well as to keep them charged, you would need a backpack.
Bags, such as the Powerbag, come with a charging pack that can recharge your smartphone, tablet and other gadgets while on en route. This way they are ready for use once you arrive.



Private Wi-Fi - a public WiFi hotspot can be a great find, however it can also put all of your info at risk. Hackers and unscrupulous folks in the vicinity might be able grab your passwords and other data via open network. Instead, you can sign up for and use Private Wi-Fi. This monthly service acts as your own virtual private network. So wherever in the world you sign in, your location and data will be masked in a way that allows you to safely email, browse, IM, and Facebook.

Phone charger
Just about every student these days will be going to school with a smartphone. With all of the texting, downloading and talking, the juice is due to go low pretty quick. It would be a good idea to have a travel phone charger with you just in case. Or better yet, enclose your phone in a case that is also a charger.

Another useful gadget is ZOMM Wireless Leash for Mobile Phones. This gadget wirelessly connects to your mobile phone via Bluetooth and alerts you when you are more than 30 feet away from your phone. It's a perfect device for those prone to leaving the dorm without their cell phones. ZOMM also has a built-in panic alarm that can be activated with a simple press of a button. Continue to hold that button, and ZOMM will automatically call any emergency number of your choice. It comes with fully functioning speakerphone with a noise-canceling microphone, belt/bag clip, instructions manual, wall charger, and USB cable.

USB flash drive
Nowadays you can one small stick that will hold 16 gigs or more of your music movies and reports. It is a great idea to back up anything you do on your computer no matter how solid you think it is. You can keep one I your bag, your room to make sure you have one at any time.

Students looking to save money and avoid lugging around heavy textbooks are able to rent textbooks on their Kindle eReader devices through Amazon. This service offers savings up to 80% off the list price of the print textbook: Kindle Textbook Rental

And who can travel to school without some beverage in tow. Beerdaleer by Timbuk2 fits on just about any bag strap either backpack or messenger bag.




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Aug 16, 2013

5 Things To Know in Travel and Gadgets

5 Interesting Innovations in Travel and Gadgets:

Microsoft Working On Smartwatch Made Out Of 'Translucent Aluminum'
http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-surface-watch-2013-7

Driverless cars to be tested on UK roads by end of 2013
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23330681

"Hyperloop" that will transport people from one destination to another through tubes in hours where it takes days of travel currently


Keep your Gadgets and Luggage safe:
GoCodes Lost and Found Smart QR Code Key Rings and Tags secure to your device or belongings making them traceable wherever they are. Hopefully it will be with you, but on the off chance it goes wondering, there would be no more worries of lost or misplaced gadgets. GoCode stickers and tags come with QR codes that can be read with smartphones and easily determine the rightful owner.

The five toughest gadgets you can buy


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