archives: Gadgets
Review of eSkyGuide iPhone App
Associate Editor Michelle Schusterman reviews American Express Publishing's flight info iPhone app. More »
Calling China from Your Mobile With Gmail
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Free in-country calls and dirt cheap internationals, video conferencing and text features – Google Voice is stepping in on Skype territory. More »
Sign Shaker: Photo-Based Magic 8 Ball iPhone App
Associate Editor Michelle Schusterman reviews the Sign Shaker app for iPhones. More »
One Helluva Toothbrush: Review of the Oral B Crossaction
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Matador Intern Mike Lynch considers which gadgety toothbrush is most reliable when the batteries crap out. More »
Banish Chronic Monitor Glowface
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This free download adjusts your computer's lighting for healthier eyes, better sleep, and most importantly, an end to the perv-associated blue glow th More »
Do You Know Which Gadgets To Pack?
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With today's rapidly changing technology, I'm not so sure either... More »
Five of the Most Redundant Travel Gadgets
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These gadgets defeat rather than serve purposes, raising the art of redundant gadgetry to new levels. More »
Point Inside: Indoor Map Application for the iPhone and Android
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This interactive mobile map allows iUsers and Droids to find gates, restrooms, stores and elevators in malls and airports – without wi-fi. More »
Fight Jetlag With an iPhone App
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Sometimes disguised as a 12-hour energy draining nap that ensures you miss half your trip, jet lag is no fun. More »
Bang Bang The Egg Toaster
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From the ingenious minds that brought us the Moss Bathroom Carpet comes a new w More »
10 Travel Apps You Won’t Find in the iTunes Travel Section
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You just might find the best travel apps under a different category. More »
World Atlas App: Nat Geo Maps on Your iPhone
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National Geographic's World Atlas app brings you their classy, well-designed maps on your iPhone or Touch. More »
Boston Essential: iPhone Exploration Guide
Michelle Schusterman reviews Boston Essential and other exploration guide iPhone apps created by Sutro Media. More »
3 New Gadgets Worth Checking Out
We're barely through the first quarter of 2010 and some pretty nifty technology are already being rolled out... More »
ArmsLength: iPhone App for a Better Self-Portrait
Why buy a bulky attachment to take a self-portrait shot when your iPhone can just tell you where to point? More »
iPad Revealed: One More Thing From Apple
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The name...the features...the lack of features...today it's all about the latest from Apple. More »
Top Gadgets To Travel With In 2010
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With newer, ultralight, razor-thin, lightning-fast, advanced gadgets being released each month, figuring out which ones are worth traveling with remai More »
Technology Bytes: Fly a Helicopter With Your iPhone
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You don't have to be a gamer to appreciate a dual-camera helicopter you can control with your iPhone. More »
iPhone Travel Snapper Apps Part 2: Image Editing
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In the second installment of our iPhone Travel Snapper Apps series, Contributing Editor and Photographer Paul Sullivan takes a look at image editing a More »
A Decade in Gadgets for Tech-Loving Travelers
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The past decade in technology gave us Skype, smartphones, and the second coming of Apple. More »
Technology Bytes: World’s Most Expensive Christmas Card
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You might want to consider extra bubble wrap before sending this card out in the mail. More »
Matador Team’s Favorite Travel Gadgets
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Just in time for the holidays, we're sharing our favorite gadgets - those handy tools that keep us sane while traveling. More »
Technology Bytes: Swype vs QWERTY (And Does it Really Matter Who Wins?)
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In the all-important quest to make texting easier, Swype is taking QWERTY keyboards thumb-on. More »
Technology Bytes: Google Phone Goes From Rumor to Reality
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Of all the talk of "iPhone killers" that has dominated the blogosphere lately, nothing has caused quite the splash of the Google Phone – which most More »
Technology Bytes: Guide to Powering Your Gadgets Inflight
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Tired of your laptop battery quitting mid-flight? Follow these tips to keep your movies going all the way to your final destination. More »
Technology Bytes: Joby’s Gorillacam iPhone App Now Available
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While the iPhone camera might never be of use to a serious photographer, Joby has definitely kicked it up a notch with this app. More »
Protect Your iPhone: Speck Candy Shell Case
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Protect your iPhone with the super durable, lightweight Speck More »
Technology Bytes: Best Outdoor iPhone Apps
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Is the iPhone a worthy purchase for outdoor enthusiasts? Steve Casimiro says yes. More »
Technology Bytes: The Best and Latest Travel Gadgets
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These gadgets make a great addition to any traveler's holiday wish list. More »
Technology Bytes: Outrageously Expensive iPhone Apps
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What would an app have to do to cost more than two, three, or even four iPhones put together? More »
Technology Bytes: Freaky Futuristic Gadgets
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These gadget designs seem more like science fiction than science. More »
Affordable Gifts for Gadget Lovers
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If the Black Friday discount still wasn't enough to put an iPod on your gift list, try these ideas for the gadget lovers in your life. More »
Technology Bytes: iPod Touch is More than a Black Friday Gift
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Working the cash register on Black Friday? There's an app for that, too. More »
Black Friday Shopping Starts Early
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Beat the lines and avoid the stampedes by hopping on these early Black Friday shopping deals. More »
Technology Bytes: Mobile Evolution as Russian Dolls
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British designer Kyle Bean's latest creation shows the evolution of mobile phones, matryoshka style. More »
Shock, Sink, Freeze: Casio’s EX-G1 Camera is Built for Endurance
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Drop it down the chimney or bury it in the snow – this camera can handle it. More »
How Hot Are You? Let Your iPhone Decide
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This iPhone app uses sound science to calculate just how physically attractive you are. More »
Technology Bytes: Beanie with Built-In Headphones
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For those of you heading into the winter months, now there's no need to stuff your headphones under your head gear. More »
Technology Bytes: Driving a Car with an iPhone
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Drive a car with your iPhone? Yeah, there's an app for that. More »
Technology Bytes: Desktop PC for Senior Citizens
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A recently released simplified computer is aimed at people over 60 who feel uncomfortable with regular PCs. More »
Technology Bytes: Vertical Sleep Pod
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Ever felt like you could just fall asleep on your feet? Now you can snooze while standing in total comfort. More »
iPhone Apps for Freelance Writers
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These apps make it easy for freelancers to write, edit, blog, and even print documents from their iPhone. More »
Technology Bytes: iTunes TV
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Forget cable...how about a subscription to iTunes TV for $30 a month? More »
Technology Bytes: With Apple, There’s Always “One More Thing”
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Watching the progression from iMac to iPhone will leave every Apple junkie wondering...what's next? More »
Technology Bytes: Build Your Own Secret Door Knock
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Forget secret handshakes, this nifty little detector actually recognizes a series of coded "door knocks" and instantly unlocks your door. More »
How to Recycle Your Gadgets
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The problems posed by e-waste are widely understood, but the frustration of trying to figure out how to recycle electronics often causes people to tos More »
Technology Bytes: 1000 Cellphones Play Tchaikovsky
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Now cellphones are not just for lighting up concerts and stadiums at night. More »
A Video Camera With Great…Audio?
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This little camcorder offers high-quality audio to give your videos even more punch. More »
Field Guide to Buying Your Perfect Laptop
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The process of purchasing a laptop is as intensely personal as shopping for a wedding ring. More »
Laptop Review: Gateway NV5214u
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The perfect laptop for those who are on a budget but don’t want to sacrifice performance. More »
Quickest Way to Report Stolen Cards
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Many of us have experienced the panic of losing credit cards while traveling. More »
Remote Data Storage Options for Travelers
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As we learned from Janet Jackson, an More »
10 Gadgets to Unleash Your Inner James Bond
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Introducing real-life gadgets that trounce some of 007's most outrageous toys. More »
Find Travel Deals with Kayak’s iPhone App
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While many websites charge to help you find the lowest airline and hotel prices, Kayak.com does it for free. More »
6 Gadgets to Make Your Life Greener
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There's been a lot of recent talk about e-waste and mass consumption, and their effect on the environment. More »
How to Access Your Home Data While Traveling
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Reducing what you take when you travel not only saves your shoulders from having to lug them around, it also drastically minimizes the chances of loss More »
Learn to Flirt in 13 Languages with the Saucy Phrasebook
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Language apps: Because smiles will only take you so far. More »
Introducing the Gorillapod Family
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They're cute, they're colorful, they're fun to play with, but when it comes to photography, this family doesn't mess around. More »
Go Royale with the LG Watch Phone
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The latest gadget from LG is slick enough for 007 himself. More »
The World’s First Pocket-Sized Camera-Projector Combo
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Imagine those memorable times during your travels when giggling kids gathered around your camera's LCD for a quick peek at themselves? What if you'd b More »
Phones That Like It Rough
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Popular companies like Nokia and Samsung are featuring a line of rugged cell phones that don't mind taking a bit of a beating. More »
10 Cheap (Or Free) iPhone Apps For Travelers
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Since we last recommended iPhone apps More »
10 Travel Accessories Essential for Any Overseas Trip
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You have your passport, you have your toothbrush, What other things are essential for any overseas trip? More »
Helmet Cam Guide: 3 Top Helmet Cameras on the Market
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Helmet cams—shock and water resistant (or waterproof) cameras—are giving adventure athletes and travelers new ways of recording footage. Shon Boll More »
Charge Your Gadgets With Wind Power
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Now you can keep your cell and iPod charged anywhere, from the streets of Madrid to the middle of the Sahara. More »
Essential Gear for the Traveling Musician
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Packing for long-term travel overseas is tough as it is, but for musicians there’s even more to think about. If you’re taking your guitar, bass, d More »
Winner – Sansa slotRadio Player
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And the radio/MP3 player + 1,000 songs goes to...... More »
Telecommuters: 5 Essential Tools You Need for Stress-Free Telecommuting
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Her lights twinkling beneath the damp evening fog, London invites me to come out and play. Though tempting, I can’t. I’ve got a conference call to More »
Gear Review + Giveaway: Sansa slotRadio Player
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Haven't got time to sort through and download thousands of music files to create the perfect playlist for your trip? The slotRadio Player which comes More »
Send a Personalized Postcard from Your iPhone
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Tired of hunting down mailboxes and checking on postage prices when you should be out exploring? Now with goPostal, you can send a personalized postca More »
Lightweight Satellite Phones – The Next Wave of International Cell Plans
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At last, satellite phones are no longer just for CNN correspondents dispatching from deep within the Sahara... More »
Charge Your Body and Your Batteries
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This eco-friendly battery charger is also good for your mind, body, and spirit. More »
10 Surprising Travel Sized Items
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"We’re living in a world gone travel-size mad"...Matador Life editor Tom Gates goes in search of the weirdest travel sized items out there. More »
Learn to Flirt in Russian with the Saucy Phrasebook
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Arm yourself with useful emergency phrases! More »
49 Reasons Why You’ll Love the Blackberry Storm
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Practical, easy to use, and time saving gadgets are what we tout here on Matador Goods, and the new, super slick Blackberry Storm sure fits the bill. More »
Logitech Premium Stereo Headset
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Considering I’ve burned through 3 supposedly Skype-certified headphones while telecommuting for the last three months from Sweden, the Logitech Prem More »
Is It Safe To Drink The Water?
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From leaky taps in Queens to crusty ladles in the Sinai, this question is largely answered by chance. More »
Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera
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Capturing quick travel videos on the road has never been easier with mini camcorders and pocket-sized video cameras. More »
Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse
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Works great on tight surfaces such as on the dreaded airplane tray (which tends to be smaller than your laptop!) More »
All-in-One Travel Plug Adapter
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If you find yourself still switching different adapter heads and plugs, its probably time to upgrade to an all-in-one travel adapter. More »
5 International Phone Plans for Telecommuters
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Digital nomads, telecommuters, location independent professionals (LIPs), flashpackers....here are some excellent cost-saving phone plans for you. More »
Sony ICD-P620 Digital Voice Recorder
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By capturing audio moments that may otherwise have remained unmemorable, you enhance your overall travel experience. More »
Gadget Review: MSI GX630 Laptop
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While the MSI brand may be a bit of an unknown, don’t let that scare you away from considering the value packed MSI GX630.
With it, you’ll be a More »
Portable Wedge Alarm
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Ever find yourself squatting in some dirt-cheap room battling a severe bout of insomnia brought on by constant fear?
This portable device is just w More »
5 Quality Point-and-Shoot Cameras Under $300
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A good camera is a must have for every traveler. More »
Pimp Your Skype Experience
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Take your Skype calls to the next level with these gadgets More »
Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
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Has your little webcam taken quite the beating while constantly dispatching about your travels to family and friends?
Are you looking to upgrade?
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5 Items Guaranteed to Get You Out of Trouble While Traveling
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Whether backpacking in the woods or traveling the world in luxury one hotel at a time, here are some universally helpful items that are simple and che More »
2009 Forecast: Gadgets for Travelers
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We're betting these practical gadgets will be popular with budget travelers this year. More »
2008 in Review: Innovative Gadgets for Travelers
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From mini camcorders to lightweight electronic readers, here are some devices (electronic and non-electronic, new and old) that appealed to avid trave More »
ECTACO jetBook
The advent of e-Books and electronic readers means we can now drag our favorite travel books on trips without all that extra weight.
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5 Handheld GPS Receivers
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Navigating has never been easier with these handheld GPS devices. More »
Guitar Hero On Tour: Rocking Out Through The Decades
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The story of Guitar Hero mirrors the rise of any rock star of the last few decades.
After first hitting the Playstation in 2005, the game has become More »
4 Best Travel Laptops
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Lightweight, portable, and durable, you can't beat these travel laptops. More »
Gear Review: Voltaic Solar Powered Backpack
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At Matador Network, we support alternative, sustainable energy sources and eco-friendly initiatives.
Articles such as US Set to Lead the World in Sol More »
12 Stocking Stuffers for Travelers
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For the travelers on your list, we've got plenty of creative ideas that won’t break the bank More »
Traveler’s Companion Multifunctional Gadget
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In the ultimate quest to make backpacks lighter during your travels, the Traveler’s Companion combines two essential packing list staples into o More »
Polaroid PoGo Instant Mobile Printer
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A pocket-sized printer the size of a deck of cards?
Paving the way in tiny printer technology, the Polaroid PoGO Instant Mobile Printer allows you to More »
Coffee Gear for Coffee Fanatics
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Downing a double espresso in Rome might do the trick pronto, but there are times when you need to brew your own to make it through the day More »
Plastic or Pills? Choosing an option for treating your water
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Choosing to treat your own water cannot only help lessen your impact on the environment, but work out cheaper and more convenient.
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10 Gadgets Bonafide Flashpackers Should Carry
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Today's backpackers are currently redefining what it means to rough it on the road. This new wave of travelers now called flashpackers still forge on, More »
JBuds Hi-Fi Noise-Reducing Ear Buds
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You’ve probably yanked on your earphones once only to have the black foamy head stay behind – nicely wedged in your ear.
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Flip Ultra 2GB 1.5″ LCD Mini Camcorder
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Ever wanted to tape yourself participating in The Running of the Bulls in Pamplona?
Maybe tape your first bungee jump from your point of view?
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8 Pieces of Gear to Keep You Warm and Safe in the Backcountry
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For those who actively hit the alpine ski trails, we've teamed up with Backcountry.com to identify cool, cutting edge gear you should be packing. More »
12 Gadgets That Harness the Power of the Sun
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From purses to water bottles, here are 12 solar powered gadgets you've probably never heard of. More »
Beyond Music – Apple iPod
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Today’s travel gear review comes from Matador community member, Matt Kepnes, also known as Nomadic Matt.
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10 Ways to Make Your iPod a Powerful Travel Accessory
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Get more mileage out of your iPod by installing Rockbox More »
5 Gadgets You Can Pack for Long Flights
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Long flights can take a toll on travelers, but you can wile away time with these gadgets More »
Five Best Nintendo DS Games To Pack On Your Trip
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When heading out on the road, some people like to take as little with them as possible.
Their reasons vary: some want to travel light, others want no More »
Zune Travel Pack
For the ultimate flashpacker, the durable Zune travel pack provides you with five essential accessories to help you get the most out of your digital m More »
Bag Protector Alert
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Today’s gear suggestion and review comes from Matador community member, ophelia101
While in Genoa a couple years ago, we had an evening flight to ca More »
Solio Universal Hybrid Solar Charger
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Today’s gear suggestion and review comes from Matador community member, Charlotte Dando
The Solio Solar Battery Charger is a pretty nifty gadget More »
The Samsung BlackJack – AT&T Review
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Today’s travel gear review comes from Matador Pulse editor and community member, Julie Schwietert.
Let’s get a few details and disclaimers out of More »
Olympus VN-960PC 128 MB Digital Voice Recorder
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For aspiring travel writers, today’s travel gear review comes from Matador Pulse editor and community member, Julie Schwietert.
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Creative Zen 32 GB Media Player
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Today’s travel gear suggestion comes from Matador community member, Slinky. Here’s what Slinky shares about the sleek Creative Zen 32G MP3 More »
Carrom Magnetic Travel Chess Set
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For chess lovers AND avid travelers out there, here is the perfect travel chess set for you! It comes with a plastic case, a metallic surface, and ma More »
10 Quirkiest Travel Gear
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Bottle-opening sandals? GPS rings for your fingers? Check out these bizarre travel items.
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Useful iPhone Applications for Travelers
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Since Jeeves came on the scene in 1996, the web has quickly become an indispensable resource of know-how for travele More »
Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
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Are you ready to graduate from your point-and-shoot camera but aren’t ready to plunge head first into the expensive world of professional photograph More »
Western Digital My Passport Essential 320GB Hard Drive
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This pocket-sized external drive is all the storage you need during your travels.
With its sleek design and light weight (only a few ounces), the Pass More »
Pelican 1030 Dry Case
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I love waterproof cases!
These compact cases are extremely portable and great for organizing items that need to stay dry while kayaking, canoeing, and More »
Canon Vixia HF100 Digital Camcorder
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Looking for the perfect little video camera for your next adveture trip?
With the super-lightweight and compact Canon VIXIA HF100, you can have stunn More »
Amazon Kindle
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The new Amazon Kindle is the iPod of books. Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle’s screen is as s More »
80 GB iPod: The ultimate travel companion
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Beats, photos, movies...whether is a layover in O'hare or a 30 hour bus ride through Peru, this is your best friend. More »
Best Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera for Travelers
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Gearing up for your trip and need a new, compact digital camera? This little Nikon has the perfect blend of technology and simplicity and can allow an More »
