Gift Guide for the Road Warrior
The Road Warrior is that person in your life who travels constantly. Whether jetting off to Singapore or driving to Columbus,
the tripper is always on the go. The key to finding the perfect gift for someone who lives out of a suitcase is to focus on
quality, dependability and style. Here are some items that score well on all three counts.
Treo 650 Smartphone:
The Palm Treo 650
is optimized for the professional traveler. It is a mobile phone, an MP3 player and a digital camera that captures video.
It includes email, messaging, web access and all of the personal organizer functions you expect from Palm. The 650 is small
enough to fit into any pocket, has a vibrant color screen and utilizes Bluetooth technology to connect wirelessly to other devices.
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Plantronics Discovery 640 Bluetooth Headset:
The Plantronics Discovery 640
is a top-rated Bluetooth headset that is very small and delivers clear consistent audio. It weighs only nine grams and is stylish,
comfortable, and convenient.
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Archos AV 700 Portable Media Player 7-inch widescreen LCD:
The Archos AV 700 portable device allows the the globetrotter to bring along lots of entertainment on long trips: TV shows, movies, games, music and more. The 40GB version stores up to 160 hours of video, 100 movies, 20,000 songs or 400,000 photos (100GB coming soon). It comes with a TV docking pod, which can record programs directly from a TV, VCR, DVD player, cable box or satellite receiver. It features a USB 2.0 port for fast transfer of digital content.
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Pontis MX2020 20GB Portable Multimedia Player:
The Pontis MX2020
is a smaller alternative to the Archos AV 700. It features 20GB of internal storage for up to 80 hours of video or 600 hours of
music. It has a 3.5-inch LCD touch screen, full color menu for easy navigation, and a USB 2.0 interface dock.
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Sony PlayStation Portable:
The PlayStation Portable (PSP)
is a compact media device that is optimized for gaming. It has built-in stereo speakers and a bright 4.3-inch LCD with a
16:9 aspect ratio, which makes it perfect for widescreen-format movies. The PSP uses portable media, so there is no need
to spend time transferring data - games and movies are readily available. The PSP also transfers and stores data using the
2.0 USB port and Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo.
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Dell Latitude D610 Notebook Computer:
The Dell Latitude D610 laptop
is an ideal balance of performance and mobility. It has a 14.1-inch screen, a Pentium M Processor and built-in wireless access.
The Bluetooth module makes a great add-on for synching with a multitude of portable devices.
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Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones:
The Bose QuietComfort Headphones
were specifically designed for air travel. Acoustic Noise Canceling headphone technology emits inverse sound waves that
neutralize background noise. The result is excellent audio performance in a compact and lightweight design. These headphones can
also be used without any audio source; the Noise Canceling feature can be used by itself to simply to fade background distractions.
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Eagle Creek World Travel Clock:
Less than 3-inches at its widest point, the compact Eagle Creek World Travel Clock will fit into any travel bag. It includes a crescendo alarm with snooze and a rotating ring for calculating different time zones.
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eBags Professional Luggage:
eBags has made a name for itself among the traveling set as a provider of top quality luggage. Some Dealhack favorites:
- eBags Professional 22-inch Upright:
This bag was designed with input from Pilots, Flight attendants and ramp workers to meet the needs of the professional traveler. Bonus: it comes with a spare wheel!
- eBags Professional Deluxe Tote:
This is the companion piece for the 22-inch Upright; it sits nicely on top of the upright and attaches to its extended handle.
- eBags Firewall Laptop Brief:
Pockets, pockets and more pockets! This bag has a place for every gadget and fits laptops up to 15-inches.
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Case Logic 17-inch Slimline Computer Case:
Classic, full-featured, lightweight Case Logic Slimline briefcase
holds 17-inch laptops in durable, protective material. Top loading design offers easy access to computer and multiple compartments.
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Tumi Generation 4 Napa Leather Expandable Organizer Computer Brief:
The Tumi Generation 4 briefcase
has a place for everything. Features include: rear divider/computer section with removable padded insert, two phone pockets,
PDA pocket and accessories pouch on a retractable cord. It fits laptops up to 15-inches.
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Hip Hotels Book Series:
Herbert Ypma has compiled a great series of "Hip Hotel" guides to make sure your favorite trekker never has to stay
in a dump. Each one is filled with beautiful color photographs which inspire and delight.
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Motorola HF820 Bluetooth Car Speakerphone:
The Motorola HF820 Speakerphone
is an easy-to-install Bluetooth portable speakerphone that can be clipped to the sun visor in a car, worn around the neck with
the supplied lanyard, or placed on a desk for an instant conference call speakerphone. It is easy to use and has good sound quality too.
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Magellan Roadmate 760 GPS:
The Magellan Roadmate 760
is a powerhouse GPS unit that keeps getting better and better with every upgrade. It is a dash-mounted navigation tool that
delivers turn-by-turn voice prompts to locales anywhere in the lower 48 U.S. states and Canada (European maps also available).
It also features a bright color 2.25 x 3-inch LCD screen, WAAS reception (for 3-meter accuracy), and multiple ways to select
and view a route.
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XM Satellite Radio:
XM Radio
features over 150 digital channels, 100% commercial-free music, over 30 channels of news, sports, talk and entertainment,
and over 20 dedicated channels of XM Instant Traffic & Weather. It's quick and easy to add XM to an existing car or home stereo.
XM offers MLB games all summer and NASCAR races all season.
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Sirius Satellite Radio:
Sirius Radio
features over 120 channels, including 65 of 100% commercial free music, exclusive live performances and artist interviews.
Sirius is home to the entire NFL, over 40 NBA and NHL games a week, college sports and more. It delivers original programming
from Bill Bradley, Eminem, Tony Hawk, Jim Breuer, Jimmy Buffett, Martha Stewart and Howard Stern.
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