Category Archives: Technology
Inventory of gear – 2014 Beginning
I had a 7 day trip (triple red-eye, 4 nights in hotels. LON-HKG-MNL-TYO-SFO-LON) and therefore had to take quite a bit of stuff. MNL was 30C, Tokyo -3C … While in Manila thought it would be a good chance to … Continue reading
Upgrade Headphones – From Bose QuietComfort15 to Parrot Zik
Upgraded my headset from my 3 years with Bose QC15 to the Parrot Zik Prime reasons for the change (and you might want to read my 2010 post about the need to move away from the Bose): (1) MicroUSB charging – … Continue reading
Anker Astro3 12000mAh External Battery
I have been using an external battery with 2 USB outputs for a year or so. Mainly for charging my phone when on an extended mission away from USB power, e.g. walking around or on planes without seat-power. I just … Continue reading
Upgrade to Samsung Galaxy S4
Super happy with my Galaxy S3 – so when the S4 came along with slightly bigger screen, faster and a few more goodies I had to go for it. Certainly have not regretted that change. Battery life still over an … Continue reading
Mobile Phone: Factors in Decision
A mobile phone for a traveller must have the following features: UMTS / 3G with standard SIM to enable flexible voice, txt, dat ause worldwide “1 day” battery life Excellent voice and text with easy contact management (sync with outlook) … Continue reading
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
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
Flyer Kit - What to carry on Business travel 