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Fancy travelling with some of the coolest gadgets around to keep you company? Here’s a collection of the trendiest and most sophisticated devices that one should carry while on the move. Without delay, the list itself:
1) The GPS Navigator! Forget about ever getting lost again! GPS-based navigators are the in-things of the moment, with plenty found either separately or incorporated with your GPS-receiving mobile phones. With the utilization of excellent navigation software such as Garmin to guide you along the paths, finding your way in a new city would be as easy as ABC! This eliminates the need for paper-maps, or you ever stopping at petrol kiosks or police stations any more, asking for directions. Find restaurants of your choice, shopping malls, or even hotels! Useful? You bet!
2) Sony’s evolutionary PSP! Handheld gaming consoles have come a long way since Nintendo’s legendary GameBoy and GameBoy Advance. Sony’s PSP is the craze of the moment, and you would not regret it one bit if you get your hands on one of these. Choose from a wide range of games such as NeedForSpeed Most Wanted, RPG selections such as Final Fantasy or for the football-crazy, FIFA 2010 is available on PSP as well! Never feel bored during short or long journey any more, simple turn your console on, and indulge in the gaming pleasure that it offers until you reach your destination! And with added-on-devices, your PSP could also function as a digital cam, GPS-navigator, media player, translator and even an internet browser! Now is that cool or what?
If PSP is too serious for you, Nintendo DSi might be your cup of tea. Nintendo DSi is the best interactive gaming console ever in human history (Aside from Nintendo Wii). Casual games like Cooking Mama, Mario Cart and Warioware will kill your boredom in no time! You can also browse the internet with Nintendo DS Opera browser just like what you do with a PSP.
3) A digital camera (better still if you have a DSLR). Travelling would always present you with opportunities of coming across beautiful sceneries as well as unforgettable moments and memories. My Nikon D3000 is a little beauty indeed. It’s a good compact DSLR that makes an amateur like me look good. But if it’s still too big, you might want to try the Panasonic Lumix FZ35.
At around RM1,599 it is slightly cheaper than the entry level DSLR yet gives you the versatility of a Leica 27mm lens with 18x Optical Zoom (equivalent to 486mm Telephoto). Power OIS Anti-shake protection means that you won’t have to worry too much about handshake even in telephoto range, while the HD video capability delivers an impressive 1280 x 720 pixel resolution.
Having a digital cam with you during these moments helps you capture and immortalize them, preserving them so that you can reflect and reminisce upon them in the future.
Ever wonder how you can take a photo of you and your girlfriend by yourself? Then check out the Samsung ST550 Dual LCD:
Now you never have to worry that there is no passer-by to help!
Ah the Digital Camera…. one of the best travel gadgets ever-created!
4) A portable storage device (options would include pendrives and external hard-disks). Although most devices such as digital cameras and mobile phones have internal memories that could go up to 8GB (some even more), but in the scenario of you losing your camera or phone, there goes all your memories too! Safe and secure, keep a portable storage device with you to backup all your important data, they also come in bigger sizes so you would never be short of space if ever you need more than what you have. A truly beneficial invention for the constant-mover!

To do instant backup to your portable storage device, a portable data transfer device just like the Sima Hitch USB Transfer Device Hub is available in the market and that allows you to backup your precious photos and videos anytime, anywhere.
5) Last but not least, having a sophisticated mobile phone would keep you entertained in more ways than one. The best smart-phones in the market today come with excellent digital cameras (forget needing a separate cam), an entertainment centre to play both audio and video files (forget MP3/ MP4 players), a gaming-console, built in GPS receiver, internet browsing capabilities, and several other useful functions. What more does one need during travels? Never forget the battery charger though, or you could end up having nothing at all within a day or two!
Forget i-Pods, get your hands on the above mentioned products, and remember NEVER to leave home without them!
Handicapped Shower
January 31st, 2010 at 11:01 am
I would like to include HD Spycam if you want to make any videos:)
kelvin
January 31st, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I always bring my PSP around, its damn useful for me:)
used tires
February 1st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
What about the iPad?
Especially for women. But seriously, those are some great devices for traveling. It’s amazing how far technology has come. A few years ago, no one would even imagine we’d need all these things to go traveling.
Till then,
Jean
Quick Sale
February 1st, 2010 at 7:55 pm
Hope, I will definitely have one out of these five gadget in my next visit. I like to have GPS navigator most than others.
Aluminum Case
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:41 am
We are lucky to have such a wide variety of technology options to enhance our traveling experiences. When I was growing up the only tech gadgets we’d take on the road were my nintendo gameboy and a basic film camera. I guess it was at least easier to pack back then.
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February 2nd, 2010 at 8:13 am
Those are 5 awesome gadgets which have you outlined in this post. The GPS navigator + a digital camera would be my 2 essential items which I take whenever I go traveling.
Inner Game
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:33 am
That little PSP is so addictive. I have to make sure I don’t charge mine, just so I get work done! The GPS is a must though. There’s nothing worse than getting lost in a foreign country where you don’t speak the language and have no way to get out…
pays to live green
February 2nd, 2010 at 8:06 pm
I really like having a GPS on trips, but you never can forget about getting a plain old map, especially when walking.
Legitimate Work From Home Jobs
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:30 am
The two things I always take while traveling: my laptop and usb modem (mobile broadband). Funny how technology has changed our travels. I remember the days of a regular 35mm film camera and a small calculator for figuring out exchange rates.
G Web
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:38 am
The GPS must rate as one of the top travel must haves. Just be careful, because sometimes you might be led through dodgy neighbourhoods in the effort to plot the shortest course from point A to point B!
La Digue
February 3rd, 2010 at 2:00 pm
These are indeed super cool gadgets. The PSP and the digital camera, the DSLR Lumix, for me are a couple of great devices to have when travelling. Good post.
Program
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Besides a guide will be the most beautiful people:)
ninjaproxy
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:42 pm
The GPS is a must though. I like to have GPS navigator most than others.
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February 4th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Hey now, let’s not be bashing the iPhone. for $500 you can get a decent camera, and a nice GPS. Along with all the millions of other options. I do love the Nikon camera though!
Ian
February 4th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
I bet the iPad/HP Slate will be up on that list in a few months
Nicole Price
February 4th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
So far, I have found the google system quite adequate and I have got so used to it that I hardly ever ask for directions from strangers like I used to. I wonder if this is a good thing or a bad thing when the human element is increasingly being taken over by technology!
sikiş
February 8th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I want that Samsung with dual LCD . It looks cool. Not as much as the Nikon though
Raffy
February 8th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
Im looking forward for a wrist watch with gps. this will be great invention
Aluminum Case
February 9th, 2010 at 3:33 am
I really regret not paying extra for GPS last time I rented a car while on vacation. We spent far too much time getting lost, trying to figure out maps and then eventually asking for directions. GPS would’ve made it so much smoother and more relaxing.
kayyu izle
February 10th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
I really like having a GPS on trips, but you never can forget about getting a plain old map, especially when walking.
Metin2 Hile
February 11th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Hope, I will definitely have one out of these five gadget in my next visit. I like to have GPS navigator most than others.
Dyson DC23
February 21st, 2010 at 11:24 am
I would have to say the iphone:)
it plays music, games and has a gps…if only it has a high res camera..lol
Alex Hamilton
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Travelling presently – and a tech writer.
Essentials for me presently –
*solar charger,
*netbook,
*blackberry and
*Casio EX-H10 camera (check it out – damn thing rocks! Genuinely floored by it and it’s no bigger than a packet of cigarettes)
Oh, and a torch – a simple gadget but priceless
Alex x
umit
February 26th, 2010 at 12:43 am
I was growing up the only tech gadgets we’d take on the road were my nintendo gameboy and a basic film camera. I guess it was at least easier to pack back then.
Latest Gadgets
February 26th, 2010 at 3:25 am
..the 5 travel gadget that are shown above are really great..it entertains and at the same time help you from something you want to capture,store and communicate with..this only show the evolution of human technology today is more high than before..thanks
Program
March 4th, 2010 at 3:14 am
Im looking forward for a wrist watch with gps. this will be great invention
Program
March 11th, 2010 at 12:04 am
I really like having a GPS on trips, but you never can forget about getting a plain old map, especially when walking.
Jaguar Service
March 11th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
I think this gadget must have with people when they go for a trip, i never forget to keep my camera and mobile while I am on travelling.
örümcek stand rollup
March 24th, 2010 at 7:14 am
Just those; a towel and slippers, sun-glasses and cash.. No need technology on vacation..
Dave
April 8th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
I never travel without my solar battery charger, a mains to USB charge point and a handful of adaptors. The solar charger (a PowerMonkey) can be changed via the USB if needed and acts as a backup battery for all the other devices I have with me.
My main complaint – none of the cameras I have can be charged via the USB connectors. All require the removal of the battery and a proprietory battery charger.
vektör
April 18th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
will definitely have one out of these five gadget in my next visit. I like to have GPS navigator most than others.
mobile phone
April 28th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
one hint for traveling and renting a vehicle….bring a gps with you, don’t rent it from the car company, as they’ll charge you almost the same amount to rent one as you could buy your own.
sell your textbooks
May 14th, 2010 at 4:48 am
I am a big fan of the PSP. I use it on trips, at the beach, when I am waiting at the doctors office. It is my life saver.