PC Magazine’s Road Warrior Gift Guide has a fun selection of gadgetry. We copied and pasted a few. We’ll add our own wireless favorites later.
D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G730AP Wireless Pocket Router/AP
The portable and convenient Router/AP delivers 802.11g connectivity. The unit will create a wireless connection, share an Internet connection, or link to an existing wireless network.SPECS:
$80 street. D-Link Systems Inc., www.dlink.com
Delphi XM Roady2
This iPod-size 100-channel satellite radio tuner is easily mounted anywhere on the dash or console of a car. The integrated FM modulator makes it simple to broadcast the signal to the radio.SPECS:
$130 street. Delphi Corp., www.shopdelphi.comClick here to read full review
Archos Gmini400
The lightweight, slim Archos Gmini400 portable media player can hold up to 300 hours of music, 200,000 digital photos, or 80 hours of MPEG-4 videos. The unit features a 2.2-inch color LCD screen, a CompactFlash reader for transferring photos and data, and a selection of games.SPECS:
$399.95 list. Archos, www.archos.com
Click here to read full review
Kanguru Zipper HD
Only slightly larger than a USB 2.2GB flash drive, this pocket-size, lightweight USB 2.0 hard drive is cable-free. Requiring no external power, it won’t leave you high and dry.SPECS:
$179.95 direct. Kanguru Solutions. www.kanguru.comClick here to read full review
TomTom GO
Portable and easy to use, the TomTom GO is a triple treat a GPS receiver with maps and navigation software. Travelers will appreciate the sharp 2D and 3DSPECS:
$799.95 direct. TomTom BV, www.tomtom.comClick here to read full review
JVC MP-XV841 Mobile Mini Note PC
JVC’s first U.S. computer system is ultraportable, weighing only 3.2 pounds, and its 8.9-inch-wide screen and long battery life (more than 4 hours) make it ideal for travelers.SPECS:
Click here to read full review
$2,399 list. JVC, www.jvc.comLG VX7000
A big, bright screen and large buttons make this phone easy on the eyes, ears, and fingers. It’s also a camera phone, in case Grandma wants to show off her cruise photos to her bridge club. some gamers, Halo is the only game).SPECS:
$299.99 direct with one-year contract; $249.99 with two-year contract. LG Electronics, www.lge.com. (Carrier: Verizon, www.verizonwireless.com.)Click here to read full review
Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router
The first wireless router on the market to support MIMO technology, its performance is unmatched. And its three antennas, ensure a robust signal and greater range.SPECS:
$149.99 list. Belkin Corp., www.belkin.comClick here to read full review
iRiver H320, H340
Sure, everybody and his mom’s got an iPod now, but not this guy. He’s got the iRiver H320 or H340, both of which come equipped with large color displays, line-in and line-out jacks, integrated FM tuners, voice recording, and even photo-viewing capabilities. Welcome to the next level.SPECS:
Starting at $329.99, iRiver America, www.iriveramerica.com.Rio Carbon
The Rio Carbon makes the iPod mini seem almost 5 minutes ago, with a gigabyte more storage and extras such as voice recording and a built-in stopwatch not to mention great sound.SPECS:
$240 street. Rio Audio, www.rioaudio.comClick here to read full review
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