Tag Archives: Laptop

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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i’m only sleeping: what is your favorite free perk when staying at a hotel?

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you don’t bring me flowers: skip the bouquet and give your valentine the HP mini Vivienne Tam edition

Now, I normally wouldn’t be telling guys who like gadgets to go with their instincts on Valentine’s Day. Probably the worst move you could make on this romantic occasion is to go the electronics route. Safer to stick to roses … 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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