Tech for travelling: Because you can only carry so much
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Vodafone USB modem 7.2
We couldn't live without our laptops, but neither could we survive without the Internet, which is why we like to carry a USB data dongle with us at all times. Recently we've been testing out the Vodafone USB modem 7.2, which boasts speeds of up to 7.2Mbps.
During our tests we didn't manage to reach those speeds -- it's more of a theoretical maximum -- but it was certainly fast enough to keep in touch with HQ at all times. USB data dongles come on a monthly contract, like phones, so make sure it's the right package for you -- and be warned that data roaming can be extortionate, so check with your network before using it abroad.
You can pick up a data dongle for as little as £10 a month. Make sure to shop around before settling on any deal, and make sure to ask how much data allowance you get every month and how much it will cost to use it abroad. Alternatively, if the thought of toting dongles around sounds annoying, there are several laptops with built-in data cards, such as the Panasonic Toughbook CF-W7. They let you plug a SIM card straight into them, cutting out the need for an external device.
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AnonymousFri 22 February, 2008 10:05pm
yes but that wasnt desinged with padding just incase you dropped your items
AnonymousSun 24 February, 2008 10:01am
Why bulky USB modem instead of using your 3G phone as a modem?
Again, without (heavy) lenses, for non-professionals DSLR offers very little advantages over carefully chosen compact camera, if the total weight is a major factor. I would go with Sony R1 - it has almost DSLR-sized sensor and excellent built-in optics. Similar optic for DSLR would cost 1-2 grands and weight 2 kilograms.
I would also skip the Sennheisers for plug-type earphones e.g. from Etymotic. They offer even better noise isolation and weights a tiny fraction of Sennheisers.
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AnonymousSun 24 February, 2008 2:56pm
All those are like the "portable" hair dryer from SpaceBalls :(
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AnonymousSun 24 February, 2008 3:23pm
How about the N95 with Gps and 5Mbit Camera, wireless network. Only downside is the battery...
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AnonymousFri 22 February, 2008 7:18pm
100 quid for a bag?? Perhaps you should look for a new trolley to replace the one you're off (of). Bags are free in ASDA