Travel Gadet Blog

Battery backup for your Ipod

Mike — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:55:31 +0000

Ipods are great, but if you forget to charge your battery before leaving the house, it can be most frustrating.

Thankfully Griffin technology have come up with Tune Juice. The device helps extend play for another 14 hours.

It runs off 4 standard AAA batteries.

Universal Deodorizer Utility Bag

Mike — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 03:17:27 +0000

Been to the gym and don’t know what to do with those smelly gym clothes? The Universal Deodorizer Utility Bag could be the answer.

From the company’s website:

“These products will remove odors out of your clothing in a matter of
hours. Eliminating nuisance odors is our business. This will save you money on dry cleaning bills. Then you could wear the item again and not be embarrassed.”

USB Radio

Mike — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 23:43:58 +0000

Plug this device into you laptop USB port and it automatically starts searching for stations. You can also record radio programs and save the file in WMA or WAV format.

Burton Audex Down Jacket

Mike — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 05:09:24 +0000

This down jacket from Burton is compatible with any brand of Bluetooth enbled phone and iPods with a Dock Connector.

Speakers and a microphone are built into the hood of the jacket, making it easy to take calls while you are snowboarding or moving about. The controls in the arm make it easy to control your iPod.

Portable nano speakers

Mike — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:55:52 +0000

These speakers for your nano ipod are a truly portable, take anywhere device. Considering the size, they pump out a reasonable level of audio.

Best travel gadget awards

Mike — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 06:03:43 +0000

Travel + Leisure have awarded the Sony Reader the best designed travel gadget for 2007.

“The Sony Reader is going to save a lot of trees; it might even save the world, actually.” —Yves Béhar

It is available from SonyStyle.

Greta GSM Fax & Printer

Mike — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:21:38 +0000

Even with all of the technology available today, sometimes documents just need to be faxed. The Greta GSM Fax and printer is your answer for on the road travel faxing.

Flatulence Odor Control Seat Cushion

Mike — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:17:04 +0000

If you get embarassed by strange smells on a long flight, you might consider a “Flatulence Odor Control Seat Cushion” by Gasmedic.

From the company’s website:

The GasMedic flatulence filter backs you up two ways. First, an advanced fire retardant-grade acoustical foam minimizes the signature sound of each flatulence outburst. Next, a high capacity carbon filter adsorbs, absorbs and neutralizes the common odors associated with intestinal gas. What you get is what you want—total control, time and time again!

Inflight USB charger

Mike — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 10:17:20 +0000

This USB charger allows you to recharge any USB device using the ear phone socket on a plane. Perfect for recharing your cell phone or portable game console.

3M Privacy Filter

Mike — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 12:00:35 +0000

The 3M privacy filter not only stops prying eyes from your fellow travellers, it also helps to reduce glare and protects your screen from dirt and scratches.