I Want One Of Those – Must Have Business Travel Gadgets
It’s time for another round up of essential gadgets for business travel, plus one non-essential that’s there simply because I like it.
Cell Phone Projector
One of the hot new must-haves this year has to be a cell phone with a mini projector. No longer will you have to worry about how to make that presentation – just load it into your cell phone and you’re ready to go. This one will set you back about $300, but is remarkably convenient. Several cell phone manufacturers are reported to have these in the works, with many expected to launch in 2010.
Weighing In
Need to find out exactly how much weight those company brochures have added to your luggage allowance? Then you need a digital luggage scale. The Balanzza Too is small enough to carry but will make sure that you don’t get hit with overweight charges. The latest version, which ships this month, includes an alarm and flashlight.
Downsize Your Laptop
Cut the weight of your laptop by getting a smaller, speedier version such as the HP Mini, which also has a beautiful dashboard interface for easy navigation. You might struggle a bit with the keyboard, but your shoulders will thank you for the reduced weight. If you can bear it, go even smaller and pick up a Dell mini, which is currently on my wishlist.
Stash Your Valuables
Want to keep your stuff safe without additional storage? Use the Stash Card to hold memory cards, stamps, photos, money, keys and more. It slides into the unused PC card slot on your laptop and most people would never think of looking there – or at least, they wouldn’t till they read this.
Track Your Luggage
Unless you always travel with a carry-on, your luggage might go astray on an extended business trip. Keep it safe with a Trace Me luggage tag which protects your identity while allowing your cases to be tracked. At just £20 for two tags, this looks like a good investment.
Green Energy
If you need to recharge on the move, but also want to be green, the soon to be released YoGen from Easy Energy looks like a good option. Pull a handle repeatedly to generate power and then you can charge your cell phone, MP3 player, digital camera and more.
The Ultimate Adapter
At last, a travel adapter that you can take everywhere, or at least to 150 countries. It’s light, compact and converts voltage automatically. what’s more, you can use the built in USB port to charge your mobile devices, cutting down on all those bulky chargers. At $40, this is one gadget that makes sense.
Underwater Photos
OK, I can’t think of a good reason why you would need this on a business trip (unless you were meeting in the pool instead of on the golf course) but I liked the look of it anyway. It’s a 5 megapixel digital underwater camera which also shoots video and can work as a webcam. Could be the perfect gadget to capture those moments of relaxation.
Tags: travel gadgets, Travel Tools
