Dave King

Gadgets on the Go

Be entertained…
Everybody needs to be entertained on the train or during the flight….
So here’s the latest with MP3 players, The Philips GoGear Spark allows users to access their MP3 music and photo files.  And here’s the best part it has FM radio and voice recording capabilities. Plus, it offers unlimited access to millions of songs through Rhapsody’s music subscription service.  The feature-packed MP3 player offers superior sound quality at an affordable price. 
Price: $49 for 2GB and $59 for 4GB www.philips.com

Enjoy deep, powerful sound with an acoustic vent design that controls low frequencies…. 
Philips Premium Sound headphones are affordable, costing $30.  They feature an angled acoustic pipe and perfectly sealing earbuds for precise sound and exceptional noise isolation.  So now you don’t have to turn up the volume in noisy places!  The earbuds come with interchangeable silicon ear caps in three different sizes. They come with a cable winder that stores and protects your headphones when they are not in use.  Price: $29.99            www.philips.com 

Stay connected…
It’s important for travelers to stay connected when they are away from home….  Virgin Mobile has the Kyocera X-tc phone -- It has a slide out QWERTY keypad and full messaging capability with IM and email support --  and the best part the X-tc is available without an annual contract.  It’s easy to type messages for all you text lovers. It even has a music key and playlist management. It will be available in early April.
Price: $99.99 www.virginmobileusa.com.

Make travelling with the computer easy….
The Gyration Air Mouse is from the same company that created the motion-sensing technology in Nintendo Wii – expect this is far more accurate and smoother to use.  It’s a small, wireless mouse that works on a desktop, but also in the air!  So there’s no need to be tied to a desk.  It works just like a computer mouse, but also as a presentation device.  It is ideal for business travelers, school teachers or anyone else who needs to stand while presenting! The Air Mouse is bundled with 80 presentation effects, which are activated by the swipe of the hand.  They can make your board meeting or lecture a little more exciting! 
Price: $79.99 www.gyration.com

Look great…

This Rowenta® Ultrasteam Handheld Fabric Steamer at Bed Bath & Beyond. It’s really efficient for effective wrinkle removal when you are traveling.  It dispenses a continuous flow of steam, and the large removable fabric brush opens fibers for better steam penetration while protecting the fabric. A removable lint pad also removes hair, lint and other particles effortlessly. It includes a high-quality storage bag for storage and travel. Price: $49.99 http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/