Top Topics:

Nov 25, 2013

Save Time Shop Online for Holiday Travel Gifts



Save Time Shop Online for Holiday Travel Gifts

Update: There is still time to get that last minute holiday gift. You can still get Free One-Day Shipping on Last Minute Gift Ideas from Amazon.com
Gift cards are great idea as last minute gift or a gift for hard-to-shop-for person still left on the list.
Holiday Gift Cards with a Free Gift Box and Free One-Day Shipping

Since when is the turkey dinner a quick snack and gateway to shopping?! Last couple of years brick and mortar stores started their sales not at midnight, which was nutty enough, but at 5-6pm on Thanksgiving day.

Will you be shopping on Black Friday this year? Comment below

"The condensed time between Thanksgiving and Christmas means that consumers will feel more pressure to shop for the same list in less time," said Steve Arthur, head of industry for retail at Google.
This holiday season save money, time, and sanity by shopping for gifts online. There are a lot more choices and opportunities this year than any previous shopping season. And there will be a lot more sales and offers online. Which would help you avoid one of these:


I have done my share of getting up at 4am in the morning and heading out to the stores. We usually do not go for the big ticket items, but in previous years we did score great deals on gadgets such as my Garmin GPS, paper shredder that we go for $6, a photo printer, and some others. Though this has become too nutty with stores outdoing each other in terms of sales start time. And based on last year, most of the deals will be also available via online marketplace.

Here are some of our favorite online deals:

   
Magellans  TigerDirect




Sound-off: What are some of your favorite retailers to shop during the holiday season? Let us know below

Follow us via RSS RSS Feed or
Sign up for free blog updates

Nov 18, 2013

Thought The Hyperloop Was Kooky? Even Crazier Ideas For Future Travel

Thought The Hyperloop Was Kooky? Even Crazier Ideas For Future Travel
Guest post by Glenda Pierson, a freelance technology blogger

train

It is worth noting that major methods of transportation have not changed for quite some time. Vehicles are much more efficient, but they are still the same vehicles. This could be due to the fact that a new method of transportation requires a corresponding infrastructure on which it can operate. The Hyperloop is an example of this problem. Although it and other travel inventions prove to be innovative, the willingness to update the infrastructure continues to be a hindrance to their development.

What is the Hyperloop?

Billionaire Elon Musk revealed his Hyperloop invention as a form of high-speed travel for the future. He claims the pneumatic device would feel similar to an airplane while riding yet deliver speeds of up to 800 miles an hour. Such speeds would be capable of transporting passengers from Los Angeles to San Francisco in about 30 minutes. Guests would be seated in a capsule which would float on a cushion of air. According to Musk’s plan, the contraptions would depart every 30 seconds with 28 passengers on board. The cost of travel would be 20 dollars each way.
Upon his revelation, there were naysayers and doubters of course, but it is not entirely unrealistic. ET3, a company from Colorado, already has multiple investors for its own version of high-speed transportation. Founder Daryl Oster says their system will be able to transport passengers from New York City to Beijing in just two hours, achieving a speed of 4,000 miles per hour. Thanks to Elon Musk, people like Oster feel their outrageous transportation concepts gain more credibility.
So, what are some even crazier future transportation ideas?

Martin Aircraft Jetpack

While one of the more familiar futuristic plans, the jetpack still seems so unlikely. This notion did not stop the creation of the Martin jetpack which is in the final stages of development. This particular device comes with a parachute and rolling cage for safety and is planned for government use. According to the company the FAA’s Highways in the Sky project is examining the potential for personal flight paths.

Train Plane

The idea behind this transportation method combines the functions of both a train and an airplane. It works with a train traveling normally on a track until being picked up at some point by an airplane. The car of the train thus becomes the plane’s fuselage. The train is then placed back on a track on its destination route.

Kolelinia Zip Line

Architect Martin Angelov devised a plan to string a network of cables above a city and transport people attached with powered backpacks.

Bike Tube

The bike tube was created for London commuters to travel during a strike by the local subway system. After the strike the concept remained practical for those looking for a more efficient way to travel throughout the city. The tube offers five different routes throughout London.

Schweeb

This design impressed investors at Google so much that they provided $1 million for research and development. The device involves suspending passengers in a pod in which they pedal to their destination. Unfortunately the idea never quite took off.
Unlike other crazy transportation ideas, the Hyperloop may be more likely to become a possibility. After all, its inventor is the same man behind PayPal, SpaceX and Tesla.
Featured images:
Glenda Pierson is a freelance technology blogger, currently residing in Houston, Texas. She is eager to see new energy efficient travel options grow in the U.S., and is keen on examining mechanical integrity and other heavy-duty construction projects.


Sound-off: What do you think? Let us know below

If you found this page useful in your gadget search, please recommend us:

Follow us  RSS Feedfollow us in feedly
Sign up for free blog updates

Nov 13, 2013

Travel Bags for Photographers on the Move

Camera Bags that Travel Well

Traveling anywhere with sights to see? You most likely are packing a camera. And if you would like to take pictures that are better than ordinary, like professional, than you are also packing a DSLR. We have the Canon Digital Rebel XSi. To fit this type of camera plus all of the other gadgets, travel backpack needs to be high capacity with multiple pockets and easy access.
It is a good thing that there are more and more bags coming out that have these features plus take into consideration going through security points at airports.
Think Tank Photo has an Airport™ series of travel specific camera backpacks designed to make maneuvering through airports a quick endeavor. The three backpacks – the Airport Accelerator, Airport Commuter and Airport Essentials – all have quick access pockets for both laptops and iPad, a top pocket for boarding passes and three sturdy handles to ensure easy placement and retrieval from overhead bins. http://www.thinktankphoto.com/
A great travel camera bag is also inconspicuous. For that purpose and many more that I wrote about in other posts (15 Essentials to have with you when travelingDeliberations of a Traveling Photographer (aka my wife) & What women want - travel edition) my bag of choice is the Lowerpro. It fits the camera in and looks and can function as a regular shoulder bag. As my wife also pointed out this bag is also unisex. It can be carried by women or men with no complaints from either side. It is light, has comfortable straps, great looking yet rugged exterior. The pockets are deep and varied to fit multitude of gadgets as well as other supplies.
Most recently we used this bag on a gig shooting a baby shower. There are pictures from this shoot plus many more on Svetik Photography page. It was great for a commute into the city. There was no way to tell what was in side the bag. And the camera remained snugly inside during the trip. We also packed in all of the accessories, paperwork, and other things in there.

      


Why good to have on a trip:
- Easy to carry
- Lighter than most backpacks
- Conveniently fits in camera plus accessories
- Multiple pockets
- Inconspicuous

Did You Know?:
How To Avoid Looking Like A Tourist

What is your bag of choice when on the road? Why? Let us know below

Follow us via RSS RSS Feed or
Sign up for free blog updates


Nov 6, 2013

Travel Video of the Week - Smartwatches: A Revolution on Your Wrist?

Smartwatches: A Revolution on Your Wrist?

A new watch is now hitting the market what seems like every month. Quite a few of the consumer electronics manufacturers are jumping on board to design their own coolest and latest watch.
While these are being gobbled up (Thanksgiving is almost here) by those in tech industry, they are yet to capture the acceptance of mainstream. These watches are not robust enough currently to supplement smartphones and too advance and too expensive for most casual watch wearer.
They are also not compatible with multiple products. As mentioned in the video, smartwatches need to encompass more in their features to attract more attention. They need to include fitness and sleep tracking and other capabilities that are currently offered in standalone products. This way they can replace multiple wrist things or enhance the watch and smartphone at the same time.
















More content on smartwatches:

Smartie Watches - Wrist Watch Reincarnation
http://traveltechgadgets.blogspot.com/2013/09/smartie-watches-wrist-watch.html

5 Things To Know in Travel and Gadgets
http://traveltechgadgets.blogspot.com/2013/08/5-things-to-know-in-travel-and-gadgets.html

New Cool Up-and-Coming Travel Gadgets
http://traveltechgadgets.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-cool-up-and-coming-travel-gadgets.html

Sound-off: What do you think? Let us know below

Follow us via RSS RSS Feed or Sign up for free blog updates

Join Amazon Prime - Watch Over 40,000 Movies

Travel Gadgets