Tag Archives: in-flight

Packing the Right Gadgets for a Trip – NYTimes.com

Packing the Right Gadgets for a Trip – NYTimes.com.

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i’m so tired: old drug being tested for anti-jet lag possibilities

While not exactly a tech gadget, the new use for an old drug is an advancement for some. Nuvigil from Cephalon is proven to keep people more awake and is being reviewed by the FDA for approval as a Jet … Continue reading

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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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I can (email) in the air tonight: Lufthansa to offer long-haul broadband

Following up on a previous TTDaily post about in-flight wi-fi (which mainly is available in the US and on flights over land), Lufthansa has announced it will bring back in-flight broadband service in the first half of 2010, thanks to … 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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fly like an eagle: zip through airport security with Belkin Flythru laptop case

Crave, a blog by Cnet (and one of my favorite reads), recently posted a story about the Belkin Flythru Laptop Case, designed to meet TSA guidelines and make it safe(r) and eas(ier) to get your laptop through security without actually … Continue reading

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light my fire: kindle article in NY Times magazine

A very nice article about the relatively low-tech benefits of the Amazon Kindle. Continue reading

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