Archives for the 'Travel Light' Category

How about a Trackberry? [Genuine Curiosity]

A while back I wrote about SameCell as a way to find out when you’re near your friends, and SameCell’s addition of a FaceBook app. The folks at SameCell have been steadily improving their service (I use it all the time and I like it) and have recently added a new twist. You [...]

5 April 2008 | Gadgets, Observing My World, Travel Light | No Comments

Fresh Gear: How about a Monster power up? [Genuine Curiosity]

When you’re traveling with a notebook computer or other electronic essentials, a power outlet is like an oasis in the dessert (and you can usually spot them by looking for clusters of tethered travelers huddled nearby, drinking up the precious current). When you’re low on juice, it can be frustrating when you’re in an airport [...]

21 January 2008 | Gadgets, Travel Light, Travel Tips | No Comments

Can you watch your legally purchased DVD’s on your video iPod? [Genuine Curiosity]

I have quite a few DVD’s in my collection that my wife has little interest in watching (usually because they are a bit violent or intense - like my 24, Donnie Brasco, Highlander, etc). I also have a video iPod , and I decided that I wanted to have the option of watching my videos [...]

21 May 2007 | Gadgets, Observing My World, Travel Light | No Comments

Fresh Gear: The flattest wallet ever [Genuine Curiosity]

For the past several years, I’ve been a “front pocket wallet” kind of guy. However, I found that my front pocket wallet was growing thicker, and that I couldn’t significantly downsize it because I have a need for more cards of various kinds.
I also don’t like a big, thick back pocket wallet because I [...]

3 May 2007 | Gadgets, Travel Light | No Comments