Author Archives: rayand

Mobile Phone: Still waiting to Replace Nokia N97

I was an “early adopter” of the Nokia N97 about 18 months ago.  It has been one of the most disappointing – in fact iunfuriating – phones i ever owned.  For teh first 6 months it was bug ridden, crashing … Continue reading

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POWER Supply: Charging all gadgets

Computer, Phone, and other electronic gadgets need to be charged. I carry two packs: “mains power” and “in-plane power” plus a spare laptop battery. My  “model” is to go for USB (preferably micro-USB) power for all gadgets. A laptop computer – with … Continue reading

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Carry-On Case: Selecting the Rimowa Salsa Cabin Trolley

The most important piece of Flyer Kit is the “carry-on” case. Requirements are: Must meet carry-on dimensions of most airlines – which means 55cm x 40cm x 20cm – see http://thetravelinsider.info/travelaccessories/airlinecarryonluggageallowances.htm Must be light and have a lot of capacity. … Continue reading

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