There's no better time to exploit the usefulness of gadgets than if you are traveling. For entertainment or comfort or convenience there is a many options to explore. Here's a list of my pick of the greatest ones that can change lives to your traveling experience. A travel-lover on your own gift list is sure to be delighted basic!
1. The Power Monkey
The iPhone is just about the handiest gadget around using its small size and legion of apps. The only problem once you get app-intensive (such as when you're traveling) may be the insufficient battery-life hampering your usage. This is where the Power Monkey comes in. It can re-charge your phone, iPod, camera, or other gadgets, when you're not near a plug. Its huge power reserve can deliver around 40 extra hours on your iPod! Includes an adapter for overseas charging. A $69 lifesaver!
2. The Amazon Kindle
With a one week battery life (fourteen days with the wifi switched off) the Amazon Kindle can supply your reading needs for even the longest journeys. An anti-glare screen allows reading, even yet in direct sunlight, of the 1,500 books it is possible to store in its memory. From the potential library of over two million titles, you'll never run out of reading options and many pre-1923 out-of-copyright books are for free. Even the books you pay for are priced at a lower life expectancy rate for the Kindle. A portable library for $189.
3. The Apple iPad
For online reading, tweeting, Facebooking, movie watching or simply plain internet browsing, the Ipad is a lot far more convenient than your standard laptop. The battery lasts up to 11 or 12 hours based on application usage, therefore the iPad can keep you entertained for all but the longest international flights. There's some crossover with the Kindle, but with the versatility of the iPad (with 200,000 apps!) you've got a many more options besides just reading to keep you occupied. Work or fun for $499.
4. The Solio Universal Hybrid Solar Charger
If you are out backpacking or participating in any other activity that may leave you far from a power source, the Solio Universal Hybrid Solar Charger can do what the Power Monkey can't - use the sun's rays to charge up your cell phone or iPod. Additionally, it may charge from an electrical outlet, and store that power for a year. Solar powered energy for $99.99.
5. A Clip-On Bottle Holder
This handy carabiner includes a doohickey attached that slips on the neck of any water bottle, helping you to clip it to a belt loop or backpack. Staying hydrated while traveling can be tricky, especially while rushing through airports and waiting at terminals, never mind just on the flight. This little gadget ensures you've always got a water source within easy reach. An excellent gift at $7.85.
6. Eagle Creek Compact Comfort Travel Pillow
What gadget list would be complete with out a travel pillow? If you're on a long, overnight flight, having an excellent neck pillow makes an enormous difference between a restful sleep and a sore neck. The Eagle Creek Compact Comfort Travel Pillow is easily inflatable with only two quick breaths, and deflates at the touch of a button. Save your neck for $19.85.
7. The iPod/iPhone Video Projector
No larger than a candy bar, this iPod Video Projector can project up to 60" video image on an adjacent wall or ceiling, therefore i can watch movies in my own most favorite position possible - prone. (Preferably with a more than substantial vessel of tasty popcorn parked precariously on my chest.) Useful when residing in spartan accommodations, this ensures you have some nighttime entertainment covered. This pocket-sized projector is not only compatible with iPods - it is also works with any video device with composite outputs, such as for example camcorders and laptops. $379.95.
These travel gadgets go a long way to keeping any traveler entertained, in touch, rested, and happy. Travel Entertainment of them can make a perfect gift for the favorite traveler (or on your own)!
