| Gadgets take much of the bore out of traveling. | | | | iPod. It plays music and holds several gigabytes of |
| Sitting for hours on a long plane flight isn't as | | | | MP3 files. What makes the iPhone most beneficial |
| mind-numbing when you bring some technology. | | | | is its large screen for web browsing. You can use |
| Gadgets are good for children and adults. Having a | | | | the iPhone to retrieve email and read your |
| few gadgets while traveling keeps the mind | | | | favorite online forum while traveling. |
| engaged, and the boring part of the trip doesn't | | | | Digital Camera |
| seem so long.iPod | | | | A digital camera is a gadget requirement for any |
| The iPod is a device used for audio and video. | | | | trip. Gadget geeks who like crisp images aren't |
| More expensive iPods play short movies, but the | | | | satisfied with blurry cell phone pictures. A digital |
| gadget is mostly used as a music player. | | | | camera can also be used as a mini storage device. |
| Depending on the model, the iPod holds hundreds | | | | When bringing a digital camera on a trip, don't |
| of MP3 files for hours of playtime. When packing | | | | forget the adapter that charges the device. Digital |
| an iPod for travel, ensure you've not forgotten | | | | camera batteries don't last very long when the |
| the power cable. On long trips, the iPod will only | | | | device is used often. If you carry a laptop with |
| last approximately a day. A USB cable and power | | | | you on the trip, bring the USB cable that connects |
| adapter are included with the device to recharge | | | | the camera to the computer. It's a great way to |
| the battery. If you bring a laptop, it's a perfect | | | | upload pictures and create an image archive of |
| source for an iPod battery recharge. | | | | the trip. |
| Sony PSP or Nintendo DS | | | | Amazon Kindle |
| Both these gadgets are portable video game | | | | The Kindle is a product for digital books. Some |
| devices. Sony PSP and Nintendo DS devices can | | | | print companies offer Kindle versions of books, |
| keep you busy throughout the entire trip. | | | | which provide a digital version of any traveler's |
| Nintendo DS is great for puzzles and mind teasers. | | | | favorite novel. The Kindle is bought directly from |
| Nintendo provides memory games and puzzles | | | | Amazon, and you can download books as you |
| that are suitable for older gamers. Sony PSP is | | | | finish each novel. The Kindle is great for long plane |
| the best portable video game device for action | | | | flights, since wireless phones like the iPhone are |
| games. Make sure you pack plenty of games to | | | | required to be powered off. It's also easier to |
| keep you busy, especially when the trip is long. | | | | travel with a Kindle, because it is lightweight and |
| The PSP can also play multiplayer video games. | | | | doesn't take as much space in a suitcase. |
| This option is ideal for parents with multiple | | | | The advantage of each of these items is the |
| children or a group of friends who all own the | | | | amount of time each device consumes. A long, |
| device.iPhone | | | | tiresome plane or car ride using these gadgets |
| The iPhone has hundreds of games and software | | | | eliminates much of the boredom. The |
| to download from the application store. Although | | | | disadvantage of these gadgets is the price tag. |
| gaming on the iPhone isn't as streamlined and | | | | Most of them cost several hundred dollars, so the |
| convenient as the PSP and DS, the iPhone offers | | | | average traveler can only afford one. Although |
| games that you can't find on other portable video | | | | they are expensive, just one of these gadgets |
| game players. The iPhone also masquerades as an | | | | will rid you of travel boredom. |