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Sunday, June 26th, 2011
Smart Summer Travel Gadgets
Every traveler knows that a vacation is not a vacation without at least a few handy gizmos to enhance the overall experience. Though the whole point of a vacation is to disconnect, nowadays many of us find it nearly impossible to do so – whether it’s prompted by a mounting workload left behind at the office or simply the urge to stay on top of your latest batch of Tweets. That’s where nifty travel devices from travel adapters to language translators come in, all of which help to alleviate some of the stresses of travel. You don’t have to be a tech guru to appreciate how the four gadgets below can make excellent travel companions for the summer.
1. Kensington Travel Plug Adapter: Priced at $19.99 and weighing just 8 ounces, the Kensington Travel Plug Adapter makes both an affordable and lightweight tool to keep your iPhone, iPod, camera, notebook or other mobile device charged on the go – especially if you plan to travel outside of the country. In fact, the pocket-size device features AC power plugs – all are built into the adapter itself – for more than 150 different countries. A built-in safety release button and fuse ensure safe operation, and the adapter comes with a 1-year warranty. How’s that for staying connected while abroad?
2. SteriPen: Contaminated water is a leading cause of illness in travelers, hence the reason why many travelers refrain from drinking tap water while on airplanes and at hotels, stores and restaurants in their target destination. That won’t be necessary, however, if you’re thirsty for water and have a SteriPEN in tow. Compact and portable, the SteriPEN – its name being a nod to its neat pen-like appearance and capacity to sterilize water – uses UV light to kill off 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and protozoa that produce water-borne illness. Not only does it work faster than chemical treatments, but it doesn’t have the unpleasant taste of iodine or chlorine. Plus, this handy gadget has earned the Water Quality Association’s Gold Seal. Talk about seeing water in a whole new light!
3. Nikon GPS Geotagging Device: How often have you glanced at pictures taken on vacation and had trouble recalling the name of the river, bridge, street or famous landmark that graces the background? With the Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit firmly affixed to your Nikon camera, you’ll be able to remember the exact coordinates of where you snap every single photo. Moreover, geotags can be added to your images so you can record longitude, latitude, altitude and time information. To put it another way, it’s like having a slick device that takes the place of your memory as needed. The only caveat, of course, is that you’ll need a Nikon camera.
4. Franklin Speaking 12-Language Translator: Interested in boning up on your Spanish before traveling to sunny Miami? How about polishing your French ahead of your trip to New Orleans? The TGA-490 pocket-size translator by Franklin translates and speaks over 200,000 words and 12,000 travel phrases in 12 languages. In addition, Franklin’s phonetic spell correction allows you to enter words by how they sound. Other great features include five games, a local/world clock, metric converter, and a Databank that stores and instantly retrieves important names and numbers.
Although these products won’t ease all of your travel worries, they make great finds for summer travel and will help keep you at least a tad more relaxed and occupied. After all, a vacation should be as stress-free as possible!
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Proctor Silex K2070Y 1 Liter Electric Kettle $11.39 Housed in a smooth, modern-looking design, this 1000-watt electric kettle rapidly boils up to 1 quart of water for coffee, tea, instant soups, and more. The unit features a detachable cord and a nonspill spout for graceful serving, plus a generous handle with a secure grip. Its immersed heating element provides a rapid and quiet heating process, making it ideal for the office, home, or college dor… |
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Crock-Pot SCCPVL610-S 6-Quart Programmable Cook & Carry Oval Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel $59.99 Crock-Pot 6 Quart Countdown Cook & Carry Slow Cooker Stainless Steel… |
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Aroma Hot Plates Give your kitchen some added flexibility with this electric range from Aromaâperfect when youâre entertaining large groups, compact when youâre making lunch at the office and durable when youâre camping at the beach. Can be used for cooking and serving. Choose from four different temperature settings, and enjoy the convenience of the easy to clean surface and stylish black fini… |
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Home Travel Charger (110-240v) for Palm Treo Pro 850 $0.01 For the professional executive on the go, this charger is a must! The travel charger is lightweight and easy to carry while traveling. Simply plug one end into the wall, the other into the phone or desktop charger, and it will recharge and condition your battery…. |
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The Art Of Travel – Mannequin Lung [Vinyl LP Record] Side 1 Nineveh 820 BC Premier Babow City Lights Side 2 Side 3 Side 4 |
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Philips Norelco G370 All-in-1 Grooming System $25.99 G370. 7 piece grooming kit for unlimited style options. Full size trimmer; mini shaver; hair clipper; beard & moustache trimmer; nose, ear & eyebrow trimmer; precision trimmer. Sharper than titanium (compared to the leading titanium trimmer). Most versatile grooming system. Complete Control: Unique accucontrol system with flexing guide comb automatically follows exact contour of your face. 9-Locki… |
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Duracell Value Charger With 4AA Pre Charged Rechargeable Nimh Batteries, CEF14DX4 $16.48 Charges 4 AA or AAA batteries at one timeLED to indicate charge statusCompact size is great for travelCharge plugs directly into wall with no cord necessary… |
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Dream Essentials Sweet Dreams Contoured Sleep Mask with Earplugs and Carry Pouch, Black $8.95 Light as a feather, slim-line and very stylish, the Sweet Dreams Sleep and Relaxation Mask is a molded contoured sleep aid that offers full comfort without any pressure to the eyes. Mask features concave eye pockets to keep the sleep mask away from your eyes and allow for normal blinking and air circulation. Conveniently folds up into a complimentary 4 x 6 satin drawstring pouch with a pair of sof… |
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Lullaby Light Cube Soothing Star Projector- Portable Travel Soother and Musical Night Light $11.95 The Lullaby Light Cube Soothing Star Projector is the perfect way to soothe your baby to sleep on the go. This lightweight soother has three different play modes to choose from: womb sounds, heartbeats, and lullabies with ten minutes of continuous play. Choose between projection mode, projection and sound mode, or sound only mode. The volume switch allows you to easily adjust the sound so that you… |
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Vtech – V.Smile – V.Smile Pocket Car Charger $9.50 Is your V.Smile Pocket running out of juice during those long trips to practice? No problem! With the car charger, you can plug it in and keep the fun going. The V.Smile Pocket Car Charger plugs into any standard automobile lighter port…. |
