Hit the road – high tech
By Sean Carruthers
Whether you're travelling with overexcited children or heading out alone on business, you can make your trip a little easier with these handy gadgets.
Nyko Charger Case for PSP
Have game-hungry kids in tow? Check out Nyko's Charger Case: It not only provides protection for your Sony's PSP gaming unit but also comes with a lithium ion battery that provides up to seven additional hours of playtime – perfect for those long-haul road journeys. Plus, its battery can be recharged from car or airplane power sources.
Suggested price: $80
Memorex TravelLink
If you can't be bothered to fire up your computer every time you want to save photos from your digital camera, use the TravelLink's LCD screen to transfer your data from your camera's memory card to a USB flash drive (or vice versa). Once it’s hooked to your computer via USB, you can even use the TravelLink as an external memory card reader. All it takes is three AAA batteries for computer-free operation. No strings attached.
Suggested price: $80 (approx.)
Marware CEO Classic (for iPod Video)
If you simply must have your iPod Video at your side, check out Marware's CEO Classic. This full-grain leather case comes with a belt clip and two interchangeable faceplates – one with window access to your player controls and another that completely covers and protects your precious iPod. The screen cover faceplate includes a small pocket designed to hold your headphones, a bit of cash or a few business cards for those impromptu meetings along the way.
Suggested price: $40
Mfuel World Pak 120
When you're on the road, dealing with power cables can get you all tangled up. Straighten things out with World Pak 120, which can simultaneously charge your notebook and other gadget of choice. Plug it into a wall outlet, car lighter socket or airplane power connector. It comes with a pair of retractable power cables and interchangeable adapter tips for popular notebook brands, cellphones and PDAs. Even better: A collapsible outlet adapter is included, so you can use it in North America, Europe and Australia. Very worldly.
Suggested price: $300
(Sean Carruthers is a freelance technology writer, editor of GlobalHermit.com, and a tech researcher at G4TechTV Canada. He is also the host of the Lab Rats podcast.)
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