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| − | + | The particular Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we may get a share of the income from your purchase. <br>ShutterstockPresident's Day weekend break is nearly upon us, which means it�s time for people to start moving around. Probably you�re heading back home, maybe you�ve got a business trip to make, maybe you�re just starting to plan your next vacation. Whatever the case, a few good gadgets can make hitting the road (or skies) altogether less exhausting. (Relatively talking. ) So below, we�ve rounded up some of our favorite travel-friendly technology. They�re varied, but all of them can help you survive your ride in their own way. <br>A pair of noise-cancelling headphones<br>BoseWhether you�re riding shotgun with the family or stuck on a cross-country flight, at some point during your trek you�ll probably would like everything around you to just shut up. You can try asking politely, but a much better idea would be simulating the same effect with a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones. <br>Bose�s QuietComfort series is the cream of the crop right here, and its in-ear QuietComfort 20 could be the lightest and most portable of the number. It�s also $250. If that�s too much, Phiaton�s BT 100 NORTH CAROLINA isn�t really close to the QuietComfort�s silencing tech, but it�s more than solid for $100, and sounds quite great to boot. Just make sure you�re great with its neckband-style design first. <br>Now, not all of you will need noise-cancelling to take pleasure from some music on the go. If you�re just looking from something cheap, light, and nice-sounding, I like the particular clean and detailed sounds of the MEE Audio A151 - though right now you should know that there are lots of other ways you can go. <br><br>What to consider: <br>Bose QuietComfort 20, $299, offered at Amazon. <br>Phiaton BT 100 NORTH CAROLINA, $99, available at Amazon. <br>MEE Sound A151, $32. 65, available at Amazon . com. <br><br>A laptop<br>Flickr / alejandropintoFor all of the devices claiming to threaten its existence, a good laptop is still one of the most natural blend of �something for enjoyment? and �something for getting things done.? They�re eternally good for travel. If you grab a super thin Ultrabook, they�re aren�t much of a hassle to toss in a bag, either. <br>There are usually two clear-cut winners among those: The wonderfully well-made Dell XPS 13 for Windows users, and the long-steady MacBook Air for Apple loyalists. With its sharper screen, lower starting price, and tighter design, I favor the new XPS 13, but you really can�t go wrong either way. <br>Laptops are one of those markets where you really see a drop-off in quality if you try to spend less - there are a few decent budget choices out there, but most are too chunky and battery-light to be great companions out and about. <br>If you know you can be careful with it, though, Toshiba�s Satellite C55-C5241 is really a pretty solid performer for just $430. If even that is too much, or else you just want something to type up some Word docs for the flight, I don�t mind the $180 Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11, either. <br><br>What to consider: <br>Dell XPS 13 (Non-touch), $799. 99, available at Dell. <br>Apple MacBook Air (13. 3-inch), $999. 99, available at Best Buy. <br>Toshiba Satellite C55-C5241, $469. 99, available at Amazon. <br>Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11, $167. 92, available at Amazon . com. <br><br>A tablet<br>Business Insider / Dorrie KovachUnless you splurge on something similar to a Surface Pro 4 : which still appears to be as good as this gets, for a hybrid - your tablet will probably get more mileage like a consumption device than a production one particular on the road. It�s mostly something for movie watching, web browsing, book reading, and game playing. <br>To nobody�s surprise, Apple�s iPad line still has the best mix of beautiful design, super fast performance, and dead simple software for making all that a pleasure. If you grab the range topping iPad Air 2, you�ll get something that�s at least somewhat accommodating to most people�s work too. <br>The apple ipad mini 4, meanwhile, is about since powerful as the Air 2, and more compact, but won�t be because friendly if productivity is a big-deal. <br>The entry-level iPad mini 2 is the weakest in the series, and has a comparatively lesser display, but it�s still great for the money, and a little less unwieldy by default. The sheer user-friendliness of iOS on tablets keeps it a step above just about any other budget tablet in the marketplace. <br>For pure value, though, the particular $50 Amazon Fire is difficult to top. It�s a cheap slate, to be certain, but it�s consistently competent exactly where it matters. If you just want to pass the time with a few videos, particularly if you�re an Amazon Prime member, it�s a great buy for the cash-strapped. <br><br>What to consider: <br>Microsoft Surface Pro 4, $899, available at Microsoft Store. <br>Apple apple ipad Air 2, $499. 99, offered at Best Buy. <br>Apple iPad mini 4, $399. 99, available at Best Buy. <br>Apple iPad mini 2, $269, available at Wal-Mart. <br>Amazon Fire, $49. 99, available at Amazon. <br><br>A portable keyboard <br>logitechIf you�d really rather not crunch your laptop into your handbag, packing a portable keyboard can make working with your tablet less of a headache than it�d be with a virtual QWERTY pad. <br>These don�t get much lighter and slimmer than the Logitech Keys-to-Go, which is exactly what one of the Surface Pro�s Touch Addresses would be like if it had genuine feedback and travel. It�s totally spill-resistant, too, and these days you can get it for a relatively affordable 35 dollars or so. <br>Its ultra-thin design won�t be for everyone, however. If you�d rather a slightly more traditional, although no less affordable, keyboard, the new Logitech K380 feels good, looks great, and isn�t a burden to carry about. <br><br>What to consider: <br>Logitech Keys-to-Go, $34. 99, available at Best Buy. <br>Logitech K380, $34. 76, available at Amazon. <br><br>An e-reader <br>AmazonIf you�re the type who spends your rides plowing through books, Amazon�s Kindle Paperwhite is a great buy. The Kindle ecosystem is far and away the most dependable of the e-reading crop, and the great display, big battery, and built/in backlight of the Paperwhite make accessing it very smooth. The only significant issue is that it�s not waterproof; if that�s a concern, Barnes and Noble�s new Nook GlowLight In addition should do the trick. <br><br>What things to consider: <br>Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, $119. 99, available at Amazon. <br>Barnes & Noble Nook GlowLight In addition, $129. 99, available at Barnes & Noble. <br>An unlocked smartphone<br>Business Insider / Lisa EadiciccoYou don�t need me to explain why your smart phone is an important travel accessory. There�s a great chance it runs your life as it is. But if you�re a frequent traveler in the market for a new phone, it�s really worth picking up an unlocked model -- i. e., one that isn�t tied up to a particular carrier. <br>You�ll nevertheless pay a little more for it upfront -- though times are changing : but one perk you�ll obtain in return is the ability to swap out SIM cards and switch companies if you�re heading overseas. You�ll keep coverage and avoid pricey running around charges as a result, and most of the time you�ll even make a little more cash in regards time to resell the device. <br>None of the really changes which smartphones best, though: The iPhone 6s is still tops for most people, what with its wonderful digital camera, blazing fast performance, full display, and eternally supported app store. Right now there isn�t really anyone for whom it�s outright bad. <br>Huawei�s Nexus 6P is a fantastic alternative for Google android and phablet aficionados, though, as well as the Motorola Moto G and Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 are well-rounded choices for those on a budget. <br>And in case you just need a cheapo old-school phone in case of emergencies, you can look to something similar to the Blu Tank II. Don�t judge. <br><br>What to consider: <br>Apple iPhone 6s, $649. 99, available at Apple. <br>Huawei Nexus 6P, $449, available at Google. <br>Motorola Moto G, $177. 68, available at Amazon. <br>Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 or more (4. 7-inch), $174, available at Amazon . com. <br>Blu Tank II, $19. 99, available at Amazon. <br><br>A media streamer <br>amazonAlright, you�ve made it to the hotel, and you want to relax a bit before heading back to the wild. You can catch some Netflix on one of many solid media streamers, but of the cheaper and more compact dongles on the market, I like the Amazon . com Fire TV Stick. <br>Though the UI caters heavily to Primary members, it�s faster than the Roku Streaming Stick, doesn�t require an outside device like the Google Chromecast, and supports most major apps. It may bypass the pesky captive sites that keep some streamers from connecting at hotels, and its new remote now has built-in tone of voice search. For $40, it does things you need, and does it well. <br><br>What to consider: <br>Amazon Fire TV Stick, $34. 99, offered at Amazon. <br>A Bluetooth speaker<br>JBLYou may liven up that hotel room (or the particular drive to it) by blasting some music (or just some NPR) through a quality Bluetooth speaker. There�s an overwhelming number of options to choose from, however the JBL Flip 3 nets you a full, smooth sound, about 10-12 hours of battery life, water resistance, and a sturdy, colorful design for less than $100. It�s just a great buy. <br>If you�re backpacking or usually heading outdoors, though, a more diminutive speaker like the JBL Clip+ may work better. As its name implies, it offers a built-in carabiner clip that lets it easily attach to a handbag or belt loop. It also has the same water resistance. It can�t get as powerful as the Turn 3, naturally, but its sound is still crisp, clear, and largely without any distortion. It�s a superb choice in the $40-50 range. <br><br>What to consider: <br>JBL Flip several (Black), $85. 50, available at Amazon. <br>JBL Clip+ (Red), $43. 99, available at Amazon. <br><br>A travel router <br>HooTooAs we�ve noted before, HooToo�s series of TripMate devices are explicitly designed to make traveling more convenient. The TripMate Titan is the high-end model of the group, plus acts as a serviceable portable battery, travel WiFi router, and network-attached storage all at once. <br>It isn�t outstanding in different one of those areas, but it�s the particular rare all-in-one that actually does multiple things well. It isn�t especially big, either. For $59 (normally), it�s a fairly affordable way to consolidate a few handy devices into one. <br><br>What to consider: <br>HooToo TripMate Titan, $39. 50, offered at Amazon. <br><br>A transportable USB battery <br>ankerStill, a lot of you may not need a travel router or even NAS to make it through your trip. A portable battery, on the other hand, is almost often something you�ll be glad to get brought with you. <br>Anker is a tried-and-true name in that market, and its brand new PowerCore batteries are smooth, slim, and efficient. Ranging from $20 to get a 10400mAh unit to $40 for any 20100mAh pack, they aren�t excessively expensive either. <br>That they have almost perfect user reviews on Amazon at the moment need to give you an idea of how reliable they may be. If you have a long ride ahead, there�s just a heightened sense of protection that comes with having one of these things close to. They�re usually worth the handbag space. <br><br>What to consider: <br>Anker PowerCore 10400mAh, $19. 99, available at Amazon. <br>Anker PowerCore 15600mAh, $36. 99, available at Amazon . com. <br>Anker PowerCore 20100mAh, $39. 99, available at Amazon. <br><br>A USB and Lightning cable / Power strip <br>ankerThen there�s the obvious power-related stuff. Regardless of what devices you bring on your travels, it can never hurt to have a few extra microUSB and/or Lightning cables around in case one gets misplaced as you go along. Again, Anker has reliable and affordable options here with its PowerLine microUSB Cable and Lightning-to-USB Wire. <br>Likewise, if you wind up in a hotel room that doesn�t have enough outlets to charge all your devices, a small power strip like Belkin�s SurgePlus Mini Phone chrgr can come in handy. <br><br>What things to consider: <br>Anker PowerLine microUSB Cable (6ft), $5. 99, offered at Amazon. <br>Anker Lightning-to-USB Cable (6ft), $7. 99, available at Amazon. <br>Belkin SurgePlus 3-Outlet Mini Charger, $17. 99, available at Amazon. <br><br>A mobile hotspot <br>verizonFinding steady internet on the go (or in the spotty hotel room) is a notorious hassle, but you can bypass much of that will annoyance with a mobile hotspot. In case you can�t or don�t want to use your phone as such, Verizon�s Jetpack MiFi 6620L is a dependable, consistently well-reviewed option. Like most MiFi routers, it�s not cheap, but Verizon�s network is certainly the fastest and most expansive in the united states. If you live on the road, it could be the wise investment. <br><br>What to consider: <br>Verizon Jetpack MiFi 6620L, $49. 99 (w/contract) or even $199. 99 (w/o contract), offered at Verizon. <br>An emergency flash drive<br>sandiskFinally, your gear will be more prone to disasters when you�re outside the confines of your house. As such, it�s worth another tip that you should really go out of your way to backup your data before heading off. In case you�re working with a handful of important documents in particular, bringing along a spare adobe flash drive is a simple and space-efficient way to keep them safe. <br>The differences among most USB sticks aren�t tremendous, practically speaking - just make sure you buy an USB 3. 0 a single - but the SanDisk Extreme gets you proven fast read/write rates of speed and a fair amount of space in a affordable price. With a 4. six rating after 1, 800 Amazon . com reviews, it�s shouldn�t let you lower. <br><br>What to consider: <br>SanDisk Extreme (16GB), $16. 66, available at Amazon. | |
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