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Aug 22, 2013

Must Have Back to School Travel Gadgets


Students Without Limits, Tech Tools for Back to School


Kindle/iPad
100s of books and movies all stored in one small device. You do not have to carry or transport multitude of books that might have started reading or plan to read during the school year. Entire library is easily available and even some of the textbooks can now be accessed via iPad or Kindle.

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Reusable BPA-free water bottle to re-hydrate the body and mind. Water is essential for students. While it might be accessible at lunch time, it is quite expensive to keep buying bottles for the dorm room. Reusable bottles come in handy, as they can be refilled at locations on campus and taken along to class. H2O to go.

Rechargeable batteries and battery charger
Phones and some other high tech gadgets come with lithium batteries that can be recharged. It is a good idea to keep a spare just in case you run out of juice and cannot wait for battery to charge back up.

To keep your batteries available for more important gadgets such as games and remotes, Bedol Water Clock alarm does not need batteries. This cool looking clock runs on standard tap water. Just fill it up, and it will keep on ticking. Squirt Bedol Water Clock




Noise-canceling headphones to tune out distractions and concentrate on task. Music just makes the day go faster and helps you immerse in your own world and your work. A good pair would isolate all that noise from your neighbors and others so you would
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FitBit - it is a wrist wrap that keeps track of your activity such as steps, distance traveled, and calories. It is designed to monitor your consumption, though it is also can help you sleep and wake you up better. Which would be great for going back to waking up earlier at the start of the school year.



Backpack
To transport all the gadgets and e-books, as well as to keep them charged, you would need a backpack.
Bags, such as the Powerbag, come with a charging pack that can recharge your smartphone, tablet and other gadgets while on en route. This way they are ready for use once you arrive.



Private Wi-Fi - a public WiFi hotspot can be a great find, however it can also put all of your info at risk. Hackers and unscrupulous folks in the vicinity might be able grab your passwords and other data via open network. Instead, you can sign up for and use Private Wi-Fi. This monthly service acts as your own virtual private network. So wherever in the world you sign in, your location and data will be masked in a way that allows you to safely email, browse, IM, and Facebook.

Phone charger
Just about every student these days will be going to school with a smartphone. With all of the texting, downloading and talking, the juice is due to go low pretty quick. It would be a good idea to have a travel phone charger with you just in case. Or better yet, enclose your phone in a case that is also a charger.

Another useful gadget is ZOMM Wireless Leash for Mobile Phones. This gadget wirelessly connects to your mobile phone via Bluetooth and alerts you when you are more than 30 feet away from your phone. It's a perfect device for those prone to leaving the dorm without their cell phones. ZOMM also has a built-in panic alarm that can be activated with a simple press of a button. Continue to hold that button, and ZOMM will automatically call any emergency number of your choice. It comes with fully functioning speakerphone with a noise-canceling microphone, belt/bag clip, instructions manual, wall charger, and USB cable.

USB flash drive
Nowadays you can one small stick that will hold 16 gigs or more of your music movies and reports. It is a great idea to back up anything you do on your computer no matter how solid you think it is. You can keep one I your bag, your room to make sure you have one at any time.

Students looking to save money and avoid lugging around heavy textbooks are able to rent textbooks on their Kindle eReader devices through Amazon. This service offers savings up to 80% off the list price of the print textbook: Kindle Textbook Rental

And who can travel to school without some beverage in tow. Beerdaleer by Timbuk2 fits on just about any bag strap either backpack or messenger bag.




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Aug 16, 2013

5 Things To Know in Travel and Gadgets

5 Interesting Innovations in Travel and Gadgets:

Microsoft Working On Smartwatch Made Out Of 'Translucent Aluminum'
http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-surface-watch-2013-7

Driverless cars to be tested on UK roads by end of 2013
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23330681

"Hyperloop" that will transport people from one destination to another through tubes in hours where it takes days of travel currently


Keep your Gadgets and Luggage safe:
GoCodes Lost and Found Smart QR Code Key Rings and Tags secure to your device or belongings making them traceable wherever they are. Hopefully it will be with you, but on the off chance it goes wondering, there would be no more worries of lost or misplaced gadgets. GoCode stickers and tags come with QR codes that can be read with smartphones and easily determine the rightful owner.

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Aug 7, 2013

New Cool Up-and-Coming Travel Gadgets

Newest and Coolest Travel Gadgets


Meteor by Kreyos SmartWatch
- waterproof - can use for 2-way calls even if you are in the water
- built for the fitness enthusiasts
- fitness activity monitors: losing weight, running, cycling
- comes with clip-on that goes on your cloth for monitoring your vitals
- built-in motion control via accelerometer
- pairs with iOS, Android, and Window devices
- can change music and other options with just a swipe of your hand

Samsung Galaxy Active - waterproof

One of the latest offerings from Samsung is the waterproof, dust proof Galaxy phone. You might have seen some of the ads (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjcG-BkyksM)that show the phone dropped in water as well as into the flour and it comes out OK. It is great for someone who forgets to take out their phone before jumping into the pool. Yes, I have done that and the phone did not make it out, but it was definitely a lesson learned. Galaxy Active has 8MP camera, and can control your TV, erase photo distractions with one touch, or preview files without touching the screen. Though this one is not great for quality photography as the camera has low resolution and while it is waterproof, it is not shatter-proof.

Sony's Xperia Z is also waterproof
Similar to Active, this phone is also dust and water proof. Unlike the Galaxy, it takes much better pictures. It has 13MP camera, high-dynamic-range (HDR) video recording, durable tempered glass, and can wirelessly share music and video on other devices. Both of the waterproof phones are highly designed for that purpose. The other features are not as robust. Xperia Z has short battery life, camera's shutter is a bit slow, and has an average overall performance

Sony Cyber-shot HX50
Its a small camera that can. It comes with a lot features that are usually found on larger cameras. And you can see all these here Cyber-shot Features. HX50 is more robust than a regular point-and-shoot though not quite a DSLR. It has a 30x optical zoom, optical image stabilisation, and direct access exposure control for manual adjustments. It fits more in between these two versions and its price is also in between. Sony DSC-HX50V

Google Brings Voice Calling Back to Gmail, Now Under Hangouts
http://mashable.com/2013/07/10/voice-calling-gmail-hangouts/

Flips headphones become speakers
Gadgets that can do more than one function are great for travel. It means you would need to take one less thing with you and yet still enjoy the functionality. Flips Headphones are just like that. They are a hybrid between headphones and speakers. It is an innovative and cool product. Flips provide great noise-canceling sound as headphones and ones transformed, can share that sound with others at great quality.

Nokia officially announces the Lumia 1020: 41MP camera
http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/11/nokia-lumia-1020

Hidden Radio

http://www.hiddenradiodesign.com/
It does not look like one, but hidden within this bulb is a compact radio. It is very portable with the size of 3.4" x 3.8" inches. Hidden can be a wireless speaker or FM radio. Lift the cap to turn it on, the further you lift the cap the louder it gets. Simple operations and simple-looking design. Available on amazon.com Hidden Radio

Sony reveals SmartWatch 2 with larger, higher-resolution screen
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smartwatch-2-sw2/

Cheaper, Sportier Google Glass Competitor Is Now Available For Pre-Order
http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2013-06/cheaper-sportier-google-glass-competitor-now-available-pre-order

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Aug 2, 2013

Worldwide Travel Alert
posted on 08/02/2013

"The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued potential for terrorist attacks, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, and possibly occurring in or emanating from the Arabian Peninsula. ..."
More information on travel.state.gov/

This Travel Alert expires on August 31, 2013

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