Tag Archives: 2009

iPhone is 2009 travel gadget of the year

If you didn’t think the iPhone is the ultimate travel tool, this article from The New York Times discusses both current and future applications available to make traveling less stressful, more efficient and fun. As they say, a personal concierge … Continue reading

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Jet Airliner: in-flight WiFi status for North American airlines

Jaunted, the Pop Culture Travel Guide, has published a list of North American air carriers that offer in-flight WiFi. It offers details about availability, pricing, etc. Hopefully we’ll be able to post a global list at some point, but in … Continue reading

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Living on blues power: roam with power to spare

Even though laptop battery life is improving, and most laptops now offer 4-5 hours of continuous use, there are plenty of situations where that just isn’t enough. Rather than getting the blues because you’re not able to finish that report, … Continue reading

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Calling all citizens from all over the world….more tips for calling home while abroad

This article by The New York Times’ Frugal Traveler contains a wealth of tips to save money on international calls while traveling. TTD has covered some of these in the past, but this article discusses several new WiFi enabled solutions … Continue reading

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surrender (your down time): wi-fi at 35,000 feet is coming

Whether you’re in Singapore, Stockholm or Seattle, people expect to be able to reach you, virtually 24/7. The only escape (and one I cherished) was on a flight – especially a long one like the 17 ½ hour nonstop from … Continue reading

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on the road again: top 10 travel apps for iPhone

I’m a recent convert to the iPhone, and am very glad I finally made the switch. I’ve been playing in the App store for the past few weeks, and there are a slew of great applications for frequent travelers. Here … Continue reading

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do you want to know a secret? Lenovo ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive makes sure YOURS are safe

Want to feel a bit like James Bond when traveling with important information? Or do you actually carry important client, business or personal data on the go? The Lenovo ThinkPad Portable Secure Hard Drive ensures your secrets stay safe even … Continue reading

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start me up:mobile power on the go, for up to four gadgets

One of the biggest hassles when traveling is trying to find outlets to either plug in and use or charge up your multiple electronic gadgets and devices. How many hotel rooms have you been in where, despite having a nice … Continue reading

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