When traveling, whether for business or leisure, it’s always important to gather the gadgets you’ll need for your trip. Some are essential, some are fun, but forgetting any of them can make for a poor trip.
For the sake of being obvious, we’ll assume that you don’t forget your laptop or cell phone. Here are some of the less-obvious gadgets that can be considered traveling essentials:
1) IOGEAR Portable Media Player
With the ability to store 50 DVD movies on its 120 GB hard drive, the IOGEAR Portable Media Player is quite possibly your best friend on travels. It is tiny compared to other PMPs and offers the unique ability to convert standard definition content at up to 720p HD resolution. Even better, you won’t be stuck paying $9.99 per movie at the hotel. This little gadget will hook into just about anything that can play movies.
2) Mobile Printers
Don’t assume that you won’t need one when you reach your destination (or when you’re on your way). Trying to hook up to someone else’s printer requires drivers. Transferring files to computers that already have printer hookups require the pain of the transfer. Then, there is always the potential for a printer to not be available at all. When considering mobile printers, size matters. It’s probably better to take a more compact one and sacrifice a little speed.
3) Video Eyeware
You’re probably wondering why you will need video eyeware. When traveling, there is one thing to always keep in mind — there is always someone looking over your shoulder. This nifty little piece of technology, the EzVision Video Eyeware, gives you privacy and the ability to be completely unobtrusive to travelers around you. Before you say “but you have to connect to your laptop to play”, please first check out…
4) Portable GPS Navigation
Trying to rely on maps and directions when driving in unfamiliar territory can be an unnecessary burden. Many car rental companies charge a super-premium price to have a vehicle with navigation. For those who travel often and rent often, a portable GPS navigation system is perfect for keeping in the right direction. This portable GPS by Delphi has many features and an attractive price tag that allows you to input directions for places from your itinerary, saving time and energy during the trip that should be spent for on more important functions.
5) True Global Travel Plug Adaptor
Going international? Power outlets across the seas are different from one to another. Gadgets have different plugs. Having the means to power up may sound simple, but without a tool like the Travel Plug Adaptor, you may end up being out of juice, out of luck, and out of time.
Regardless of where you travel or how often, making sure you keep the important gadgets with you can help to make or break a trip. The best part of all of these — they can all fit in one nice, neat travel bag that can either fit itself into a suitcase or work as one of your carryon bags.
Business is all about being prepared. These items will make preparation as easy as possible.
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