Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Time's Best Travel Gadgets of 2009

Optoma PK101 Pico Pocket Projector - $299.99
Capable of producing a wall image of up to 60 in. that is both clear and vibrant. The projector is lightweight at only 4 oz., lasts up to 1.5 hours per charge and has an LED that can last up to 20,000 hours.

Yelp App- free
A must have. A city guide in your pocket. I already use this once a week.

Eye Fi Pro - $149.99
The 4-GB Pro model, which works with all cameras, seamlessly transfers photos via wi-fi to photo-sharing sites or your desktop. It also supports the RAW unprocessed image format, leaving you with the option of post-processing pictures at your discretion. You can also choose which images and videos get uploaded via the selective-transfer mode. And yes I am that lazy that the thought of transferring photos via wifi sounds like a dream.
iMinds - $0.99 per track
8 minute audio books covering a variety of topics....."bursts of knowledge." Purchase from iTunes or Audible.com

Joby Gorillamobile - $29.95
Offers hands-free viewing in just about any situation. Its flexible, wrappable legs virtually secure your device of choice to just about any surface.