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Archive for August 2008

August 31st, 2008

Get some laptop privacy!

I have to tell you, I really don’t think you should be doing your online banking or shopping eBay with your credit card if you’re sitting out in a highly public place or in an airplane. However, even if you aren’t doing anything highly sensitive, even if you’re just working on a presentation outline […]

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August 30th, 2008

Peace of mind with a travel door alarm

I’ve never traveled alone. When I’ve traveled it’s always been with my family, a group of friends, or my husband. Being with someone else gives you a little sense of security. However, if you have to travel alone, especially if you’re not sure about the area in which your hotel is located, […]

By Sherry -- 1 comment

August 29th, 2008

Solar powered laptop bag turns fun in the sun into power

Laptop batteries have come a long way, but they’re still not an endless supply of power, and if you’re trying to work while you’re traveling, your battery could become depleted quickly.
The Solar Powered Laptop Bag uses high efficiency panels to help keep a good charge for your laptop, as well as your phone and […]

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August 29th, 2008

Write some notes, then charge your phone, all with the same pen!

While I’m all for being geeky and traveling, and combining the two into a perfect world, one of my other goals is to try to bring as little as possible. My biggest pet peeve with gear is all the wires that come with it. Someday I will live in a completely wireless environment, but […]

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August 28th, 2008

Happy Median gives you the middle ground

Have you ever traveled to a city where you’ll be meeting up with a lot of different people who may not be staying in the same hotel as you? If they were, getting together would be as easy as heading to the lobby and discussing where you’d like to eat or party the […]

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August 26th, 2008

Maplin MiniBook perfect for travelers

A laptop is pretty useful for traveling as it is. Obviously it’s safe to say it’s highly unlikely that anyone is going to put a desktop computer into their luggage and lug it around on their business travels. Laptops are much more affordable than they ever used to be and many people own […]

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August 24th, 2008

Trazzler gives you multiple options for your travel lust

Trazzler is a great multi-method website that can give you different ways to figure out where to travel.
You begin by creating your account which lists the area in which you live. From there, Trazzler will give you some suggestions for weekend trips, answering the basic question “where should I go?” The site will […]

By Sherry -- 3 comments

August 23rd, 2008

iHitch - the hitchhiking of the future

Did you ever go hitchhiking? I never did; I was scared off between dire warnings from my parents and that movie, The Hitcher. However, once upon a time, many people made their way from Point A to Point B by tossing a duffel bag over their shoulder, standing on the side of the […]

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August 22nd, 2008

British Airways wants to be on your iPhone

British Airways is the latest to create an application for your iPhone, letting you take the airline’s information with you on the go. Right now they can provide you with up-to-date flight info, keeping you in the know about their arrival and departure times. You’ll know as soon as possible whether a flight […]

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August 21st, 2008

Stay in touch on cruises

Cellular at Sea is what you need to know about if you’re planning on taking a cruise. The wireless maritime service offers cell phone reception for many cruise ships, no matter where you may be - even if you’re smack dab in the middle of the ocean where you wouldn’t expect to find […]

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