CES 2011 – What’s Good for Travelers

January 11, 2011

The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is always a great source for new cutting edge travel products. This year the 2011 show did not disappoint.

Wireless technology is only getting better. Much more communication is coming between computers and smartphones/cameras/tablets. Added this year is wireless connectivity between appliances and cellphones but really, do you want to know that your refrigerator door is open when you are a thousand miles away from home?

Very big news is the exciting 4G technology for cellphones. Verizon had an impressive demonstration of just how blazing fast it can be. Well, in optimal circumstances, of course. But even in general usage, 4G promises significantly improved reliability. Hands-on at the show, 4G will give us flawless access to websites. The demos for live TV were flicker-free and fresh.

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Does the Perfect Travel Laptop Exist?

February 10, 2010

I have traveled with laptops for years and still can’t find one that is perfect.  But thanks to technology, it is getting closer.

First, the screen has to be a decent size.  The 10” netbooks are cute but not large enough to open wide Excel spreadsheets or programs like Tweetdeck.  Moreover, they are not loaded with enough power for full-time work.

At the other extreme, there are now 18” laptop screens.  However, they are much too large – not to mention too heavy – for airline travel.

Weight is also an issue. Most laptops with 14” screens weigh over 6 lbs with some of the larger ones about 10 lbs.  That’s fine for Read more of this article »

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