Spring Break Gadgets and Gear Under $200

Spring Break is here or just about here for a lot of the folks in school. Just in time Yahoo! Shopping has published a list of gadgets that are cool to take along on the break.
Spring Break Gadgets and Gear Under $200
There is a T&TG favorite that are also on the list:
A digital travel scale - It is almost unthinkable at this point to show up at the airport and not know the weight of the luggage. The sitting around on the floor trying to re-sort all your belongings into an additional bag, which you hopefully brought along, or even having to toss some stuff out because the bag is a few pounds over. The other choice is to put up a huge fee that airlines levy these days on overweight bags. Though it does not have to be this way. That is why there are more and more cool travel scales out there and why I have wrote about them in several postings (see below) and also purchased one for myself at long last.

Travel tech blogger without a gadget, til now

Travel Gadgets: Handy Gizmos for Stress-Free Travelling

Digital Luggage Weighing Scales Review on TechyZone

USB Universal Charger: No More Dead Devices

"About the size of a stick of gum, the Powerstick USB Charger is a self-contained charger that fits most mobile devices, including iPhones, iPads, Kindles, digital cameras and MP3 players. In fact, if your device has a micro- or mini-USB port, Powerstick can charge it." ..
Full article:
USB Universal Charger: No More Dead Devices

Cool Find of Today: How Do Noise Reducing Headphones Work?

As a follow up to several posts (More on making travel fun with cool headphones,Travel gadgets for the frugal traveler, Traveling in comfort, Noise canceling headphones - life saver for travelers?) about headphones and especially about noise reducing headphones that make travel oh so much better, here is an article that explains different types of headphones available and how they work to reduce outside unnecessary noise:
HTG Explains: How Do Noise Reducing Headphones Work?

Did you know that listening to music can make you more productive?
- studies done by F. F. Cripe (1986) , L. Morton, J. Keshner and L. Seigel 1990) that conclude that music with a prominent beat stimulates an increased arousal in students which overrides the effect of environmental distractors…repetitive beat produces a reduction in muscle tension, thus reducing hyperactivity… (there was) significant reduction in distractability among students after being exposed to music. Short term memory was also beneficially affected by having to listened to music

25 travel gadgets under $25

25 travel gadgets under $25
http://www.nydailynews.com/travel/galleries/25_travel_gadgets_under_25/25_travel_gadgets_under_25.html

This list includes some of the T&TG favorites such as:

RingerWraps - clear, disposable protective sleeves that allow you to use the touchscreen on phones and other devices

Safetytats - this one is a new find for us. SafetyTats are temporary tattoos that read 'If Lost, Please Call' and includes a space to write a parent's or guardian’s phone number.

MicciMicci Snapback Bags

Digital Luggage Scale - an essential gadget for today's traveler

TuGo Cup Holder