10 Must-Have Gadgets for Traveling Businessmen

Travel Necessities for Techie Businessmen

Naya
Sure, you've got your top-of-the-line, high-speed laptop with you along with your 3G cell phone, digital slr, and iPod Touch-but you're not a tech-savvy business traveler unless you have these gadgets with you.

1. DigiMemo - $149.99

No business meeting is ever complete without The DigiMemo, a digital notepad that digitally captures and stores everything you write or draw with ink on ordinary paper without using a computer or special paper. When connected to a PC via USB, it easily organizes your notes with its powerful included DigiMemo Manager Software in Windows. Just click and send your handwritten notes to Microsoft OneNote and it can be converted to digital text that is organized and searchable. You may even save your notes in PDF, JPEG, TIF, BMP, PNG or GIF and send it as an email to your colleagues via Outlook.

2. Discreet 2GB Pen - $89.99

Stuck with long meetings? The use this multifunction pen, which, instead of writing down notes, digitally captures sound with no indication at all that it's running (no flashing light). It records up to 64 hours using a built in microphone, can transfer 2 GB of data, and play up to 1000 songs in MP3 or WMA format. Package includes a 3.7V battery and can be recharged using any USB port or optional charger.

3. Multifunction Video Pen - $99.99

Need more than just voice recordings? With one of the world's tiniest cameras built in, this pen takes still pictures and digitally records video and sound with its 2GB of internal memory. The super sensitive microphone captures sound within an area of 160 square feet. It transfers data via USB 2.0 to your computer and works with Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP, Apple and Linux operating systems. It includes a rechargeable battery which can be recharged using any USB port.

4. Reading Pen - $249.95

The Reading Pen is a hand-held scanning device that enables its user to scan a word or line from any printed text and hear the word/s read aloud from the built-in speaker or earphone. It can also be used as a dictionary and thesaurus, as words, its definition, synonyms, and syllables are displayed in large characters on the Readingpen. It also includes a one-touch English to Spanish translation.

5. Voyager 20-Language Talking Translator - $249.95

A must-have for any traveling businessman, the Voyager 20-Language Talking Translator is the most complete speaking translator and traveling gadget you can own. It translates and talks over 400,000 words, and over 46,000 useful phrases in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Slovakian, Romanian, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean.

6. ezVision - $89.99 - $349.99

Missing your favorite video while stuck in a third-world cab or inn? ezVision offers a simulated big screen anywhere you are in the world, perfect for your Video iPod, DVD, XBox, or Playstation. The G1 Model offers eight hours of play time and simulates a 50-inch screen from 8.5 feet. The X4 model offers five hours of play time, and a higher resolution screen (64 inches at 8.5 feet). Both models come with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, video adapter, wall charger, and carry bag.

7. The 150 Country Travel Adapter - $34.95

Charge your gadgets whenever, wherever. This adapter provides plug adaptation for USB- or AC-powered devices in over 150 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas and Caribbean, and Australia. Its plug is configured to fit a variety of international sockets, and its AC outlet and two built-in USB ports allow you to power or charge three devices at once. The USB ports eliminate the need to carry multiple chargers for USB-powered cell phones, digital cameras, iPods, and more.

8. Kinesis K3Wind and solar charger - $99.99

Out in the wild? Whether you're camping, boating, fishing, hunting, or just on the go, K3 restores power in your device from either sunlight or wind. It's built is large enough to charge your mobile phone up to five times or your MP3 player over 10 times! K3 includes a built-in USB port with available adapter tips to charge almost any device such as digital camera, PDA, GPS, handheld games and more.

9. Spark Nano GPS Tracker - $199.95 - $449.95

The Spark Nano GPS Tracker is one of the smallest, most lightweight GPS Trackers available on the market today. This extremely sensitive device features superior receiving ability for real-time location updates on any computer with Internet on an easy-to-use web interface. It features a panic button that when pressed sends an instant distress alert to family or friends pinpointing your exact GPS location. It's enhanced GPS sensitivity, allows it to work in places where traditional GPS Trackers fail with up to 15 foot accuracy.

10. Portable Laptop Desk - $119.95

Perfect for business travelers, this Portable Laptop Table has the ability to properly position your laptop while in bed, on a sofa, or a reclining chair. It is fully adjustable to maximize comfort while in use, relieving neck and back pain, and allowing for the correct placement of your arms. It also eliminates the heat on legs or lap. Securely holds laptops of all sizes and even your personal DVD player.

Published by Naya

Naya is a leisure and travel magazine writer who is now pursuing online content writing. Her expertise includes travel, food, digital photography, books, art, films, health and wellness, society and culture,...  View profile

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