Tag Archives: travel productivity

Packing the Right Gadgets for a Trip – NYTimes.com

Posted on June 24, 2010 by efdixon

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

Posted on January 10, 2010 by efdixon

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 →

Posted in futuretech, in-flight, tips | Tagged in-flight, jet lag, jet lag prevention, jet-lag drug, The New York Times, travel comfort, travel medicine, travel productivity, travel tools | 1 Comment

iPhone is 2009 travel gadget of the year

Posted on December 22, 2009 by efdixon

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

Posted on December 19, 2009 by efdixon

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

Posted on October 13, 2009 by efdixon

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

Posted on October 8, 2009 by efdixon

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

Posted on August 19, 2009 by efdixon

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

Posted on June 8, 2009 by efdixon

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?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by efdixon

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on the road again: top 10 travel apps for iPhone

Posted on February 1, 2009 by efdixon

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 →