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Geeky Traveller

Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category

July 5th, 2008

Perch your GPS safely

When it comes to finding useful travel gadgets and gear, of course we want convenience, and something that works well. It’s it’s really freakin’ awesome that’s a nice bonus. But of course, we also need our gadgets to be safe.

The Bracketron Universal Nav-Mat GPS Dash Mount is a little device that looks a […]

By Sherry -- 4 comments

June 30th, 2008

Travel alarm clock that does more than just wake you up

Anyone can pack a travel alarm clock with them - they can in all shapes and sizes, analog or digital. But why just take a clock when you can take a travel clock that does more than tell you the time and wake you up in time for your hotel’s continental breakfast?

This Eagle Creek […]

By Sherry -- 4 comments

June 21st, 2008

Talk about your all in one - Bevy

This is exactly the kind of thing I could use this weekend. I am going up to a rented, rustic cottage with my family and several friends and I can’t wait. What would be perfect for me?
A Bevy iPod Shuffle protector. It’s a keychain, which is useful for carrying the car keys, […]

By Sherry -- 0 comments

June 16th, 2008

Keep pests away in your hotel

When people travel, everyone wants to be able to stay in a top-notch, five-star hotel. At the very least, you want to know that the sheets are clean, the water glasses are being washed, and that there are no dead bodies under the mattress (I watch a bit too much crime television).
The thing is, […]

By Sherry -- 6 comments

June 11th, 2008

The new iPhone 3G - useful for travelers?

Everyone has heard by now that on July 11th, Apple is launching their new iPhone 3G. The good news is that it will be retailing for $199 unlike the first generation iPhone that ran 600 bucks.
I’m excited about it - but there’s something that could be useful for travelers that you may […]

By Sherry -- 9 comments

June 6th, 2008

Fight jet lag with futuristic LED glasses

The biggest downside to travel has definitely got to be the associated jet lag if you’re crossing several time zones. It can take days to get rid of that sluggish feeling because of your body’s inner clock not meshing with the time around you.
Re-Time wants to help you adjust. They claim that their […]

By Sherry -- 3 comments

June 3rd, 2008

Perfect pants for the business traveler

Traveling can be good for the soul, but getting off a plane is not always good for the wardrobe. Sitting for hours in an airplane can lend to looking a little rumpled when you arrive at your destination. While this might be okay if you’re arriving at night and heading straight to your […]

By Sherry -- 1 comment

June 2nd, 2008

Business travelers want greener travel

While checking out one of the Travel Channel’s newer blogs, Traveling the Green Way, I was interested to see that a survey showed more and more business travelers are seeking ways to travel in an environmentally-friendly manner. For instance, about 69% of business travelers always turn out the lights and 31% adjust heat or […]

By Sherry -- 3 comments

June 1st, 2008

Ease your travel stress with an airport spa

While traveling can be a joyous thing, often the actual act of getting there can be a source of stress. If you’re fretting over your arrival time after discovering your flight has been delayed by a couple of hours, you can be a bundle of knots and nerves by the time you actually manage […]

By Sherry -- 0 comments

May 31st, 2008

USB Speakerphone makes conference calls easy

If you’re traveling on business, chances are good you’re going to bring your laptop with you. More and more people are using VOIP technology like Skype for their phone calls at home or while away, but it’s not always easy to use a microphone. If you plan to make use of Skype and […]

By Sherry -- 0 comments