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What electronic devices (phone, laptop, etc...) do you travel with?
For me it's laptop, iPad, iPhone and the most important a universal travel charger
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MacBookPro, Android mobile device, USB (Micro/Macro) For charging my phone and transferring files between my phone and computer. Mac charger. Although not electronic, mini notebook and pen for ideas (must have).
BB Storm, laptop.
iphone, iphone charger, headset/earplugs (key for walking around the city), laptop, mobile broadband card, thumb drives. I use the Google Maps on the iphone regularly. For iPhone users, check out the Taxi Magic app. Helps you call a taxi close to you. Also check out Tripit.com. Aggregates all your travel reservations (air, car, hotel, restaurants) into one place. Great tools to complement your electronic devices when you're traveling.
I carry my ubuntu powered netbook, iPhone, & USB key along with auto/air adaptors.
1) netbook with subscription to gotomypc.com (GREAT tool!), AC adapted to charge it
2) smartphone, AC adapter to charge it
3) bluetooth, AC adapter to charge it (see a pattern here?)
4) portable mouse with USB connection to my netbook, AC adapter to charge it
5) car cigarette adapters to charge all of the above
I guess I am a power-hungry type of guy
It is not the stuff, it is the stuff that supports the stuff. I carry a small printer cable, small extension cord, power protector, ethernet cord, spare computer battery, spare cell phone, an assortment of adapters for both AC and DC (like car adapters), a tiny tool kit (that gets through security), spare car key, etc. One important item is to download a first aid app to your smart phone. It could save your life in an emergency.
Macbook Air, iPad, iPhone and all of the related chargers and adapters. If its a pleasure trip, I take my camera too.
I have my "special kit-bag" for travelling and in it I put:
Laptop - plus all accessories, including spare batteries.
Back-up Notebook - ditto
Blackberry
Spare cellphone - for family connections
External speakers and mic
External hard-drive for automatic back-up (which I carry seperately in case any of the above gets stolen)
Travel printer/scanner
Mini-mouse (No relation to Mickey)
All of that covers most eventualities I find.
Jonathan
BB Storm, MacBook, and Nook -- with necessary charging devices.
My usual travel device inventory:
1) Laptop 1 and associated charger
2) Laptop 2 and associated charger
3) iPhone and Charger
4) Kindle and Charger (great for catching up on my white paper and technical document reading - plus a little stress relief with the latest mystery or sci-fi thriller)
5) Thumb Drive
6) Portable 500 GB Hard Drive - I back up frequently since there is nothing worse than a hard drive failure when in the middle of a time sensitive project
7) AT&T Data Connect Card - allows me to work from anywhere - especially on sites that do not have wifi available.
8) Portable mouse
Laptop, phone, iPod. I like to travel light rather than carry a lot of things with me so if I have my laptop with me, I don't carry my iPad, and vice versa.
Macbook Air, Nook, Blackberry (soon to be Verizon iPhone) and currently an AT&T cell modem.
MacBook Pro 13 - primary computer for working and presentations
HP Mini 5102 - backup computer, in case of issues
BlackBerry Bold - phone and mobile email
Vodafone Vodem - for mobile broadband
Olympus Digital Recorder - for recording interviews
iPod Nano - music
iPad - reading, movies
Digital camera - for capturing the memorable moments
If I'm presenting, I take a data projector. If I'm doing demos, I may take a 3rd laptop.
I'll probably add a digital video camera to my kit bag soon.
iPad, Blackberry, Canon G12 camera, Bose headphones.
I try to keep it as 'low-tech' (i.e., low weight!) as possible, but seems it gets harder each year! The current list is:
My cherry red Dell laptop with accessories;
My beloved Blackberry;
iPod Nano;
Transformer and plug adapters for international travel;
And what seems like separate headset devices for each item!
When Courtney Sato sent me an email on this week questions i realised it is normal with techno savvy people like me to dream, live,travel and sleep technology. If John Lampkin can’t bear to be parted from Face book, Twitter and the internet during your summer holidays then invest in a net book – a light, portable, relatively low-powered laptop that’s ideal for getting online. Samsung’s new N220 supports full HD video playback, so it’s ideal for watching movies on, and you can connect it to a television using and HDMI cable, so it doubles as a portable media centre, which could keep you happy if your holiday is blighted by unexpectedly bad weather like the case here in Finland. It runs Windows 7, and also has a Linux based operating system installed in case you just want to get online quickly. It runs like lightning too.
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Another gadget useful for travelling is Sony’s fantastic pocket camcorder that shoots footage in full high definition, and boasts a 5x optical and 20x digital zoom to help you get closer to the action. It’s surprisingly simple to operate, and, thanks to the flip-out, swiveling LCD screen, you can compose some really good shots. The Bloggie has a built-in USB allowing you to plug it straight in to your computer and upload footage to the web.
John also if the idea of leaving all your heavy hardbacks at home appeals to you and you don’t have the money, or the need, for a device as sophisticated as Apple’s iPad, then a standalone ebook reader is the way to go. Sony’s Reader is an excellent choice, because it’s small and lightweight, and you can use it to download ebooks from a wide variety of websites. Its eInk screen looks just like traditional printed type, and because it’s not backlit, it’s as easy on the eye as it is on the battery.
Fuji’s impossibly small Z700 is barely thicker than a credit card, but it’s crammed with bags of cutting-edge technology that should help even the most amateur of photographer take the perfect picture. This 12-megapixel camera is also capable of shooting 720p high-definition video, and offers 5x optical zoom. One of the neatest features is facial recognition – it can detect up to eight faces in a single shot, and adjust the focus and exposure as needed. Pop your iPod in to the dock, or connect your mobile or other MP3 player up to the 3.5mm line-in port. The iStation Go folds up, so it shouldn’t take up too much room in your suitcase, and runs on four AAA batteries, so you don’t need to be tethered to a power supply.
You can create your own WI-FI through MiFi dongle uses the 3G mobile phone network to establish a collection to the internet, and then acts as its very own Wi-Fi network. Fire up the Wi-Fi signal on your iPod touch, games console, iPad or laptop and wirelessly connect to the MiFi to get online. Set-up is incredibly simple, and a variety of price plans to suit your data needs are available from Three.
I travel with my Blackberry. With my device, I am always in touch. I can retrieve mail, etc. By using the chat capability, I can stay connected.
My company provides me with a safe card. This way, I am able to log on to my work station in remote locations on my laptop.
iPhone + iPad for shorter 1-2 day trips which are meeting focussed (LogMeIn on iPad gives access to laptop and office PCs if I really need it)
I always take a Mophie battery case for the iPhone and a charger when travelling as iPhone battery life is far too short!
Kindle for reading when I need a break (much better for a true reading experience although the Kindle app on iPad suffices if I don't take the Kindle)
also take my laptop and peripherals like external mouse, mobile broadband, usb hard drive, etc when I need a true workstation (which iPad isn't quite up to) onsite at a client or in the evening
generally use my iPhone for taking photos in business contexts (eg to record whiteboards in meetings) although I will take my dSLR if I'm expecting a true photography opportunity
used to carry an iPod too, but these days the iPhone serves that purpose
I travel half the time per year. In terms of devices I carry:
Apple MacBook Pro
iPhone
iPad
Zoom H2 Digital recorder
http://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H2-Portable-Stereo-Recorder/dp/B000VBH2IG/ref=sr_1...
Two portable hard drives, one of which is a clone of the internal drive of my MacBook Pro. As a professional speaker, even if the drive goes down, the show must go on.
A portable subwoofer, specifically bassjump, http://www.twelvesouth.com/products/bassjump/
Plug it into your Mac and your jaw will drop. It creates a stunning 3D image and full range sound using the internal laptop speakers as satellites and it's the sub.
Then I have the equivalent of a toiletry kit filled with all kinds of retractable connectors, small power strip, extension cord, battery charger, etc.
Rick
http://rickbrinkman.com
I just invested in an Acer Netbook for my travels in Australia and New Zealand, along with an small optical mouse primarily because it was so light. Since it was a vacation, I had 2 Canon cameras, a digital and a movie camera, chargers. I didn't use my Blackberry as I didn't have a SIM card version but I had an app on the Blackberry for time conversion that I used.
I also traveled with my ipod and charger.
HP Laptop windows7 pro
laptop power cord
Baby Targus wireless mouse
No I do not carry a spare battery I install a new one day before leaving
New I phone 4s and power cord
Apps
Find a Phone
CoPiolot Live (GPS) Free
Waze (GPS)
Battery Doctor (Got to keep an eye on battery power at all times
WiFi (True Wi)
Skype WiFi
Free WiFi Locator
Free WiFi
Craigslist
Google Voice
Google
Google Translate
And Google earth
RedLaser amazing app you'll have to see for yourself
Kindle
Calculator
Password (Keeps all my passwords secure I hope)
ToDo
Jot It Down
Photography Folder
1. 360
2. Pro HDR
3. Camford
4. Camera +
5. Hipstamatic
6. Luma
7. Instagram
8. Flixlab
My Fitness Pal
Twitter Follow me @StravageReport
Tripit (Free) always try and fly JetBlue (No frills)
Taxi Magic even though I always rent a full size auto
Just in case since I haven't had much experience using my iphone GPS I will bring my Garmin nuvi with auto power line and holder, updated maps around 85.00 for upgrade
(If iphone GPS works out it will be going on to ebay when i return)
B&N Nook and power cord (Just downloaded Survivors by James Wesley Rawles $10.99
Oh yes this is a 5 day trip to Fort lauderdale from JFK
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I travel with a phone, period. I do not feel the need to be compulsively on-line. If I go for a walk with my dog, I don't want to Tweet or see if I got any email. I just want to relax. Sometimes I power off my phone as well. The world will continue to revolve without my constant monitoring of what is going on.
Business Travel:
-Win 7 Notebook (loaded i7, desktop replacement)
-DroidX
-WiFi, MiFi, Ethernet & 3G/4G LTE (connectivity for all contingencies)
-Auxiliary battery power
Vacay:
-Win 7 Netbook or MacBook
-DroidX
-CAMERAS and POV video
-WiFi, 3G/4G
Remote Access:
-Logmein.com -- for office and access to clients
-Remote Desktop -- for office and access to clients
-All data, accounting, business continuity, etc -- cloud based.
I travel with
- Mac Book Pro
- Canon 50D + 24 -70 mm
- Android Phone
- Lots of memory card
http://www.newtripod.com/7-travel-photography-tips/
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