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2011 was a great year for Gadget lovers - the tech industry pushed out new products at an insane pace. As usual, a vast majority of said gadgets were borderline useless, but especially for the traveler, the year proved to be quite rewarding.

Like most years, I went through a huge amount of new gizmos, but some of them really stood their ground - and made it into my bag for more than one trip. Here are the ten products I deemed worthy of claiming they actually changed how I traveled in 2011.

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Ten technology products that changed the way I traveled in 2011 originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4GAndroidAT&TCanon PowerShot S90Deutsche Telekom AGetymoticEtymotic Researchgadgets best gadgetsGadgetsBestGadgetsheadphoneshoneycombHuluIPadkeyportkeyport slideKeyportSlidelteSci/TechsonySpotifythunderboltUSB flash drivevaioxoomThu, 05 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[How we did Kayak, Expedia and Hipmunk in 1991 - the Sony DATA Discman]]>http://www.gadling.com/2012/01/03/how-we-did-kayak-expedia-and-hipmunk-in-1991-the-sony-data-di/http://www.gadling.com/2012/01/03/how-we-did-kayak-expedia-and-hipmunk-in-1991-the-sony-data-di/http://www.gadling.com/2012/01/03/how-we-did-kayak-expedia-and-hipmunk-in-1991-the-sony-data-di/#commentsFiled under: ,

In 2012, finding the price of a flight is something I could probably ask my five year old to help with - she'll probably go for my phone and find the Kayak or Hipmunk app icon and tap away. It wouldn't even surprise me if she managed to get close to the results I was looking for.

In 1991, things were different; Airfare came from your travel agent, and you did not have to concern yourself with anything technical. In fact, chances are, your travel agent wouldn't let you anywhere near their cherished green-screen terminal.

The business traveler had different needs, and for them there was the OAG guide (Official Airline Guide), a large book with the times and prices of almost every flight in the world. In 1991, OAG released their book on a CD-ROM (and delivered the required equipment with it since nobody back then owned a CD-ROM drive).

For the real hardcore users, a version was also released on the Sony DATA Discman, pictured here on the left. Think of this contraption as a very early Amazon Kindle. The unit read data off small CD's in a cartridge, and was the worlds first portable electronic flight guide.

With this in hand, you could call yourself the ultimate frequent flier - and probably find airfare quicker than the local travel agent. OAG CD's for Sony came in the mail every three months, keeping your data up to date with the latest flight times and prices. Sony discontinued the DATA Discman in the late 90's as the technology moved on to PDA's.

How we did Kayak, Expedia and Hipmunk in 1991 - the Sony DATA Discman originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Powerbag mobile powered luggage

The Holiday season may be over, but that shouldn't stop you from paying attention to gift ideas (for yourself). If one of your New Years resolutions is to travel without landing at your destination with an empty iPad or phone, then we recommend checking out the assortment of bags from Powerbag. Their lineup covers everything from a basic sling, to a complete mobile office on wheels.

Now, a variety of luggage is definitely not newsworthy on its own, and what makes these bags worthy of a mention here is that they all come with an integrated power source. Inside each of the bags is a powerful battery pack, integrated battery indicator and power switch and a water resistant AC charger port. Pack your bag, then pop your tablet, phone, headset or other devices inside and plug them in.

The built in battery pack is rated at 6000mAh, which is more than enough to charge a phone 4-5 times, or charge multiple devices at the same time. The system includes power tips for Apple, MiniUSB and MicroUSB, though a regular USB port also allows you to use your own cable. Best of all, Powerbag will gladly sell you a second battery pack in a higher or lower capacity.

The bags start at $139.99 and are available directly from the manufacturer or a variety of (online) retailers. We'll try and get a full review up on Gadling as soon as we can.

Powerbag - part bag, part portable power source originally appeared on Gadling on Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ioSafe Rugged Portable Drive

2011 may go down as (yet another) "year of the cloud", but that doesn't mean the cloud is the solution to everything. On my travels, I rely on Dropbox, Google Music, Amazon Music and Sugarsync to provide instant access to my files, but the "instant" part relies heavily on having access to reliable and speedy Internet access. Since speedy Internet can be just as hard to find in downtown Las Vegas as it is in downtown Tallinn, I also trust locally stored files on a good old hard drive and a variety of USB drives.

Of course, the biggest risk of carrying a hard drive is always going to be physical damage - the thing is after all designed around rotating platters with magnetic heads floating micrometers above them. To combat this, there is the rugged drive. One of the most popular names in rugged storage is ioSafe, long known for their line of fire and waterproof drives for at home, but now also the name behind a variety of portable rugged storage.

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Gadling Gear Review: ioSafe Rugged Portable hard drive originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Planning a 1960's style camping holiday, but not in possession of an authentic VW camper van? Firebox, the UK retailer of weird products has just what you need - a VW camper tent.

The tent is a licensed 1:1 replica of the van, with enough room for 4 adults to sleep in comfort. Unlike most other tents, this one is even tall enough to stand inside. The package includes the tent itself along with all the required ropes, pegs and accessories.

It is available in yellow, red and blue, but won't actually ship till August. Shipping is free, but you'll need to hand over just under $500 to get your hands on one.

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Finding things to do is pretty simple if you are in your hometown, but if you arrive in a new destination and want to find something to do, eat or drink, you are often completely on your own. One of the newest ways to take care of this problem is the Goby mobile app. Goby has been on the web for some time now, helping you find fun things to do, but their new mobile apps take that knowledge onto your mobile device.

The app is free of charge, and is available for the iPhone/iPod Touch, iPad and Android devices. Once you've selected your current location (or hand-picked a location), you can browse over 350 different categories of things to do -- and each entry has a fantastic amount of information. Entries include reviews, the neighborhood, maps and more. Every city town and region of the U.S. is included, and once you find something fun, you can share it via email, Facebook or Twitter.

Download links for the various devices can be found here.

Gallery: Goby Mobile App

Don't know what to do this weekend? Let the Goby mobile app help you out! originally appeared on Gadling on Fri, 20 May 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'll file this one under "why didn't I think of that" -- EasySign is an iOS app that allows you to import, edit, sign and send documents right on your device, without the need for a printer, scanner or fax. The app was released earlier this year, but today the developers announced an iPad native version.

Using EasySign is ridiculously simply -- you sign up, and instantly get three free document credits. Your signature can be drawn on your screen or imported using the camera in your device.

Once your personal information is submitted, you can email documents to the EasySign service, and they'll instantly be available in the app. EasySign supports PDF, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and even HTML and image file formats. In my own test, I was able to open a document, sign it, add some personal information (name and date) and send it, all in under 30 seconds. Considering simple tasks like this often take 30 minutes on the road, it is very easy to justify the minimal investment.

Best of all, document credits can be purchased directly inside the app, and use the in-app billing system. Document signing bundles start at $0.99 for 3, or just $14.99 for unlimited documents. If you know in advance that you'll be signing a lot of stuff, it'll make sense to immediately go for the $14.99 option. The app itself is free (along with your first three documents) and can be found on your iOS device or through this iTunes link.

Gallery: EasySign Mobile

EasySign lets you sign and send documents on your iPhone or iPad originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 10 May 2011 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A word of warning - this is a long video, but if you have the patience to watch it, you'll see what the title means. This Russian Tupolev Tu-154 took off from an airport near Moscow, and experienced a defect in its controls. According to one source, the plane hadn't flown for over ten years, and was sent skyward without any checks or repairs.

Apparently, the crazy dancing plane was able to stay airborne just long enough for the pilot to circle around and land safely. If you just want to see the highlights, point your mouse to the 3:20 mark. Any aviation experts care to comment on what they think we are looking at?

Video: mysterious dancing Russian plane originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 05 May 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you don't want to settle for the speakers in your laptop, but do want something that is easy to pack, then a new speaker product from Altec Lansing may be just what you need. The Orbit USB Stereo builds off the success of their Orbit MP3 speaker (my first ever review on Gadling) but moves up from a single speaker to stereo speakers.

The design is pretty slick - the speakers attach to each other, and the USB and audio cord stores inside the rear end of each speaker.

Sound from the Orbit USB Stereo is actually quite impressive -- and certainly much better than you'd expect from something this compact. Because the speakers use a generic USB audio system, you don't need any drivers either, simply plug them in and you are good to go.

While they are noticeably larger than a pair of headphones, once combined, the package really isn't that big - and I had no problem finding a spot for them in my laptop backpack. Since they are USB powered, you don't need to carry a power adapter or batteries.

The new Altec Lansing Orbit MP3 Stereo is available (and in stock) today for just $49.95.

Gallery: Altec Lansing Orbit USB Stereo

Altec Lansing Orbit USB Stereo speakers deliver audio on the go originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 03 May 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking to do more than play Angry Birds during your next trip? The new Scosche freeKEY Bluetooth keyboard is designed with productivity in mind. The flexible and waterproof keyboard connects to any device with support for Bluetooth input devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Motorola Xoom. The keyboard retails for $59.99 and comes with a retractable USB charger cord.

So, next time you are working on a presentation, and the flight attendant spills Diet Coke all over your tray table, just hope it doesn't hit your tablet computer because your keyboard can simply be washed clean.

You'll find the new freeKEY at Scosche.com where it is in stock and ready to ship.

New Scosche freeKEY Bluetooth keyboard can survive spilled drinks originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking for a gift for Mothers Day, or just something to pamper yourself with? Amazon is selling the newest version of their popular eBook reader for $189.99, and throws in a free $25 Amazon gift card.

This Kindle is equipped with worldwide 3G support as well as Wi-Fi, so you'll be able to update your book collection anywhere in the world.

To get the free gift card, you will have to add both the Kindle and the $25 card to your cart - there is no way to do this after you hit "buy". Before you click "add to cart", you'll see the free $25 card listed under the "add accessories" header.

Once both items are in your cart, you'll get two separate shipments - one with the Kindle and one with your gift card.

The product purchase page is here, which is also where you can learn more about the Kindle and its available books.

Daily gear deal: Amazon Kindle Wi-Fi + 3G + free $25 gift card originally appeared on Gadling on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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handstand iPad case

If you like iPad accessories, then the number of available cases for your device will never let you down. Some cases are designed just to make your iPad look better, but others (like the one in this brief review) are made to protect and help make it easier to use your device on the road.

The Handstand case fits snugly around your iPad -- so far, nothing overly different from other cases on the market. Where the Handstand excels is a neat rotating hand grip on the back of the case. Simply slip your hand through the elastic strap, and you can hold your iPad with just one hand and rotate it in any angle you want. The rotating rear also doubles as a stand, allowing you to place your iPad on a flat surface and angle it up a couple of degrees for watching movies. The whole construction feels very solid, and even when you shake your arms around, your iPad won't budge.

The case is available for the original iPad right away ($49.95), and will be ready for the iPad 2 towards the beginning of March ($39.95). Cases for the the original are available in black and white, and iPad 2 Handstand cases come in black, white and pink. You'll find the (pre) purchase links at thehandstand.com.

Handstand iPad case secures your device unlike anything else originally appeared on Gadling on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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scosche switchback surge g4

Accessory maker Scosche just unveiled their newest iPhone 4 case -- the SwitchBACK Surge g4. The case features a whole bunch of handy features. The most important feature is a beefy 1800mAh battery pack, capable of boosting your phone back to near-full state.

A handy kickstand means you can sit back and watch some movies and its MicroUSB port allows for charging and syncing, without the need for the Apple dock cable. The rear of the case features an interchangeable back in silver or black.

As a first on any iPhone battery case, the SwitchBACK Surge g4 lets you know its charging status through LED lights and a free app. The app tells you the exact charge level, and how much talk/music time you have remaining.

The case fits the AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4 and retails for $79.99. It is available right now through Scosche.com.

Gallery: Scosche SwitchBACK Surge g4

Scosche SwitchBACK Surge g4 iPhone case adds battery power, app and kickstand originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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urbanears bagis headphones

With so many new headphones hitting the market each week, it takes some decent innovation to get any attention. Thankfully, Swedish headphone maker Urbanears understands a thing or two about making smart headphones, and they used those skills to develop their latest addition: the Bagis.

The headphones themselves grab your attention immediately because of their colors; the Bagis lineup is available in 18 different colors - and unlike most other headphones, the color in the Bagis is found on the entire product - from plug to cord to bud to earpiece and remote.

When not in use, you simply snap the two earpieces together, greatly reducing the change of nasty tangles. An all fabric cord also helps reduce "cord noise". Audio is fantastic -- especially since the Bagis only cost $30. You'll find the entire color lineup and links to purchase options at Urbanears.com.

Urbanears Bagis headphones: snaps together to prevent tangles originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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amazon kindle free student travel bookIf you have an Amazon Kindle, or access to a device with the Kindle reader app, then you'll want to head on over to Amazon to purchase this free student travel guide for Europe. The book usually retails for $22, but is currently down to $0.00.

From the book description:
From Portugal to the Ukraine, from Norway down to Greece, Europe is a lot to take on. Luckily, the student adventurers behind Let's Go Europe 2011 know that any traveler can handle it - with a little help.

Whether whipping through London, Barcelona, and Prague in five days or spending a leisurely year abroad, travelers get all the info they need from Let's Go. Their wit and irreverence can brighten even the drabbest Renaissance museum - if travelers didn't take their advice to skip it. From German beer halls to Roman ruins, Let's Go Europe 2011 is the ticket to adventure.
You'll find the product page here, along with purchase links. And remember, you do not need a physical Amazon Kindle to read Kindle books - readers are available for almost any desktop and mobile platform.

Amazon Kindle book deal: "Let's Go Europe 2011" for $0 originally appeared on Gadling on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ALURATEK Cinepal

With all the latest news from the world of tablet computers, you'll be happy to know that electronics manufacturers have not given up developing products that take one thing, and do it really well. The Aluratek CINEPAL is a good example of that.

Their 8" HD media player doesn't do Angry Birds, and it doesn't come with an App store -- but it will support a great array of video, music and photo file formats, including AVI, VOB, DAT, MPG, MPEG, Xvid, DivX, H.264, MKV, & RM / RMVB. The CINEPAL comes with 4GB of memory built in, and can be expanded using SD(HC) memory cards, USB flash drives and even USB hard drives.

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Aluratek CINEPAL delivers sub $150 8" HD media player originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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logitech alert for iPad

Last year, we reviewed the Logitech Alert HD home monitoring system. This easy to use home security system is of course perfect for people who rarely see their home, but still want to keep an eye on what is going on. At its launch, it came with an iPhone and Android app - and last week, Logitech added a fantastic iPad version of the remote software.

When installed on your iPad, you gain full screen HD access to all your cameras, and because the Alert system offers secure remote access, you'll be able to watch your home or other area anywhere in the world.

The app is free of charge (like the other Alert mobile apps) and is available from the App store. If you don't have a Logitech Alert system yet, check out the lineup of cameras and master kits at Logitech.com.

Logitech Alert home monitoring now available for the Apple iPad originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It doesn't matter how upscale your hotel is - the remote for your in-room TV is almost always a filthy non-responsive piece of junk. Research back in 2009 uncovered that most remotes are covered in sperm and urine - which is why I've traveled with a universal remote control for several years.

One new alternative may convince you to carry your own remote as well - assuming you travel with an iOS device. The Ri remote dongle plugs into your headphone jack, and when combined with its free app, turns your device into a fully functional remote control.

The software has a database of hundreds of devices, which means you'll only need to do a quick setup of the hotel TV, and be able to leave the room remote alone.

Ri retails for $29.99 and is available directly from its developer.

Ri turns your iPhone into a hotel room remote control originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following the success of their first summer grilling social, Hyatt's Summerfield Suites are once again preparing for a summer of free grilling events at their hotels.

The theme for this year is "Caribbean Cuisine", which means inspiration from ingredients like coconut, plantains and black beans.

Best of all, the chain is looking to its guests for some recipe ideas, and will reward the best one with free stays and an Apple iPad.

So, if you have something worthy of the grill that you'd like to share with Summerfield Suites, head on over to their contest page and submit your entry. If all works out, you could be the lucky owner of an iPad, and hold the honor of seeing your recipe served at Summerfield Suites hotels all around the nation. Once the grilling season starts, you'll find the free grilling socials Monday through Thursday evenings.

Hyatt Summerfield Suites looking for Caribbean inspired grill recipes originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Support the Japanese relief efforts with "Quakebook"]]>http://www.gadling.com/2011/04/11/support-the-japanese-relief-efforts-with-quakebook/http://www.gadling.com/2011/04/11/support-the-japanese-relief-efforts-with-quakebook/http://www.gadling.com/2011/04/11/support-the-japanese-relief-efforts-with-quakebook/#commentsWhen Japan was hit by a magnitude 8 earthquake on March 11, 2011 at 2:46PM, nobody expected it to turn into the most devastating natural disaster to ever hit the country.

Even though a lot of the news revolves around the damaged nuclear reactors, the impact on human life is still immense, and thousands of people are not able to return to their homes, assuming their homes were not washed away in the massive tsunami.

Immediately after the quake, a team of writers put something amazing in motion -- a Twitter sourced book created in under two weeks. The book will launch in Amazon Kindle format on April 15, and print versions will be available after that. All revenues from the book will go to the Japan Red Cross.

Reading some of the excerpts gives an idea of the situation, on a much more personal level that you get from reading the news. The book also contains a piece by Yoko Ono and work by authors William Gibson, Barry Eisler and Jake Adelstein

Thanks to the Kindle format, you'll be able to read the book on your Amazon Kindle, or any device with the Kindle reader application (PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android and Windows Phone). The book is available for pre-order, and if you order now, it'll be automatically delivered as soon as it is released on the 15th.

Support the Japanese relief efforts with "Quakebook" originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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