Comments on: What’s Coming With Judie on Spring Break Article http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:50:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17072 Julie Sun, 16 Mar 2003 03:09:55 +0000 #comment-17072 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by sixty-four </em> [B]I noticed that you have the default clip-on cover on your TT. What happened to the aluminum hard case you were using? [/B]</blockquote> Judie uses the Proporta, but I decided to just take the plastic cover with me while on vacation. I thought it would be easier to use for reading ebooks and listening to mp3s on the plane without having to open a case to see the screen. <blockquote>[B] How useful is the TT when using the supplied cover? [/B]</blockquote> It's just fine, although not as protective as a regular case. Julie

Originally posted by sixty-four
[B]I noticed that you have the default clip-on cover on your TT. What happened to the aluminum hard case you were using?
[/B]

Judie uses the Proporta, but I decided to just take the plastic cover with me while on vacation. I thought it would be easier to use for reading ebooks and listening to mp3s on the plane without having to open a case to see the screen.

[B]
How useful is the TT when using the supplied cover? [/B]

It’s just fine, although not as protective as a regular case.

Julie

]]> By: Masterchief http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17071 Masterchief Tue, 11 Mar 2003 20:11:32 +0000 #comment-17071 sixty-four, The cover on the Tungsten T does not increase it bulk by much at all. It is very form fitting. Also, its made of plastic and won't give you that much extra weight to carry around. You'll still be able to carry it in your pocket. As a matter of fact, I have a m130 and a leather Hi-Pro case and carry that in my pocket everywhere. Doesn't bother me at all. Hope this helps! :cool: sixty-four,

The cover on the Tungsten T does not increase it bulk by much at all. It is very form fitting. Also, its made of plastic and won’t give you that much extra weight to carry around. You’ll still be able to carry it in your pocket. As a matter of fact, I have a m130 and a leather Hi-Pro case and carry that in my pocket everywhere. Doesn’t bother me at all. Hope this helps! :cool:

]]> By: Capt Kanga http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17070 Capt Kanga Tue, 11 Mar 2003 17:44:57 +0000 #comment-17070 Just curious of your choice of BackupMan for the TT. I checked it out and also Botzam backup, but ultimately had to get Botzam given that BackupMan doesnt encrypt the backup files. At least, to me, the security of the backup is important given the large amount of info I carry. And yes, I do use SplashID, but I still have a lot of contacts with note info in them that could make a pretty good profile if someone cared. I also use Teallock which means that scheduled backups are not going to work. I emailed BitsnBolts (sic) and they said that while encryption was planned in future releases it wasnt in the timetable yet. Backupman does look nicer than Botzam though. Just curious of your choice of BackupMan for the TT. I checked it out and also Botzam backup, but ultimately had to get Botzam given that BackupMan doesnt encrypt the backup files.
At least, to me, the security of the backup is important given the large amount of info I carry. And yes, I do use SplashID, but I still have a lot of contacts with note info in them that could make a pretty good profile if someone cared.
I also use Teallock which means that scheduled backups are not going to work.
I emailed BitsnBolts (sic) and they said that while encryption was planned in future releases it wasnt in the timetable yet. Backupman does look nicer than Botzam though.

]]> By: sixty-four http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17069 sixty-four Sat, 08 Mar 2003 16:55:29 +0000 #comment-17069 I noticed that you have the default clip-on cover on your TT. What happened to the aluminum hard case you were using? The reason I'm asking is that I'm still trying to decide on the TT. If I were to get one, I would want to carry it "naked" to reduce weight and bulk but I'm concerned that a separate cover and the slider will make whipping this out while on the go more of a hassle than a convenience. How useful is the TT when using the supplied cover? I noticed that you have the default clip-on cover on your TT. What happened to the aluminum hard case you were using?

The reason I’m asking is that I’m still trying to decide on the TT. If I were to get one, I would want to carry it “naked” to reduce weight and bulk but I’m concerned that a separate cover and the slider will make whipping this out while on the go more of a hassle than a convenience.

How useful is the TT when using the supplied cover?

]]> By: Masterchief http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17068 Masterchief Fri, 07 Mar 2003 03:25:49 +0000 #comment-17068 The way to get around taking the Laptop along is to have a SD card filled to the top with games. Just turn the game sound off when everyone starts to fall asleep hehehe :cool: The way to get around taking the Laptop along is to have a SD card filled to the top with games. Just turn the game sound off when everyone starts to fall asleep hehehe :cool:

]]> By: plainsong http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17067 plainsong Thu, 06 Mar 2003 14:11:26 +0000 #comment-17067 If you're still open to new program ideas, one for Pocketpc and Palm is Worldmate. It's a world-time, international weather (updates from weather.com), currency converter, measurement converter, international calling codes, and even some dress sizes program. Both Palm and Pocketpc versions have a conduit, and it even supports OsX for a change.. although you can also update it with a gsm phone. I use this on a daily basis and even though it's graphics could use some work, it's a great utility. Only true Gadgeteers would take 2 PDAs each. ;) I'd switch the Ipaq for an Ipod and the B&O a8s for etymotic 4ps (have the er6, wish I had the 4p) as the most ideal for me. :D If you’re still open to new program ideas, one for Pocketpc and Palm is Worldmate. It’s a world-time, international weather (updates from weather.com), currency converter, measurement converter, international calling codes, and even some dress sizes program. Both Palm and Pocketpc versions have a conduit, and it even supports OsX for a change.. although you can also update it with a gsm phone. I use this on a daily basis and even though it’s graphics could use some work, it’s a great utility.

Only true Gadgeteers would take 2 PDAs each. ;) I’d switch the Ipaq for an Ipod and the B&O a8s for etymotic 4ps (have the er6, wish I had the 4p) as the most ideal for me. :D

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17066 Julie Thu, 06 Mar 2003 13:52:40 +0000 #comment-17066 Hahaha! No problem :D Hahaha! No problem :D

]]> By: Merlion http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17065 Merlion Thu, 06 Mar 2003 12:47:55 +0000 #comment-17065 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by Julie </em> As for the minisync, we've already reviewed it: <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/boxwave-minisync-review.html">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/boxwave-minisync-review.html</a></blockquote>Oops! :o When I clicked on the link, I realized I've read it here! :rolleyes: :D

Originally posted by Julie
As for the minisync, we’ve already reviewed it:
http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/boxwave-minisync-review.html

Oops! :o
When I clicked on the link, I realized I’ve read it here! :rolleyes: :D

]]> By: Merlion http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17064 Merlion Thu, 06 Mar 2003 12:43:36 +0000 #comment-17064 Thought I'd throw this in as well. ;) For storage, I think $111 (=$103 + $8 Shipping) isn't too much to pay for a very fast Iomega 1GB Microdrive. It's available new at <a href="http://half.ebay.com/cat/buy/prod.cgi?cpid=1063046285&domain_id=17&ad=49380&gateway=1">Half.com</a> & it includes a PCMCIA adapter & a clamshell case. Recently, Sandisk's 1GB CF was available as low as $139.99 after rebate price (rebate not avail. anymore but watch out for new deals :)). Sandisk's CFs are rather slow but a price around that range is very affordable. eCost is selling their GVP 1GB CF for $199 (after rebate price). [eCost's GVP CFs are supposed to be quality CFs made by reputable companies that carry a 5yr warrantee. You will receive a CF made & branded by any of a number of reputable CF mfrs; there's no 'GVP' branding.] Several pple & I have ordered that & the GVP CF turned out to be Viking's 1GB CF. That is a very fast card rated faster than most if not all other 12X or 16X CF cards! And the Viking card is selling for close to $400! What a deal! :) Just for photos, IMO, a 1GB CF would be more than enough for a couple-wks' vacation. For Judie, since you have a digicam with a CF storage, it makes even more sense. I'm not sure whether your S330 takes in Microdrives, if not you'd have to go for a Type-I CF card. I'm using my 1GB Viking CF with my Canon S230, which uses only Type-I CF cards. Thought I’d throw this in as well. ;)

For storage, I think $111 (=$103 + $8 Shipping) isn’t too much to pay for a very fast Iomega 1GB Microdrive. It’s available new at Half.com & it includes a PCMCIA adapter & a clamshell case.

Recently, Sandisk’s 1GB CF was available as low as $139.99 after rebate price (rebate not avail. anymore but watch out for new deals :) ). Sandisk’s CFs are rather slow but a price around that range is very affordable. eCost is selling their GVP 1GB CF for $199 (after rebate price). [eCost's GVP CFs are supposed to be quality CFs made by reputable companies that carry a 5yr warrantee. You will receive a CF made & branded by any of a number of reputable CF mfrs; there's no 'GVP' branding.] Several pple & I have ordered that & the GVP CF turned out to be Viking’s 1GB CF. That is a very fast card rated faster than most if not all other 12X or 16X CF cards! And the Viking card is selling for close to $400! What a deal! :)

Just for photos, IMO, a 1GB CF would be more than enough for a couple-wks’ vacation. For Judie, since you have a digicam with a CF storage, it makes even more sense. I’m not sure whether your S330 takes in Microdrives, if not you’d have to go for a Type-I CF card. I’m using my 1GB Viking CF with my Canon S230, which uses only Type-I CF cards.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17063 Julie Thu, 06 Mar 2003 12:42:51 +0000 #comment-17063 Merlion, Thanks for your comments! I had actually contacted PiTech quite a while ago to see if they would let me review their sleeve. They never responded back to me, so I decided to use what I already had. :) As for the minisync, we've already reviewed it: <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/boxwave-minisync-review.html">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/boxwave-minisync-review.html</a> Merlion,

Thanks for your comments! I had actually contacted PiTech quite a while ago to see if they would let me review their sleeve. They never responded back to me, so I decided to use what I already had. :)

As for the minisync, we’ve already reviewed it:
http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/boxwave-minisync-review.html

]]> By: Merlion http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17062 Merlion Thu, 06 Mar 2003 11:48:15 +0000 #comment-17062 For a smaller soln to using both a Memory Stick & a CF card on an iPaq, you can use Pitech's <a href="http://www.pitech.com/hardware/iCFMS/ipCFMS_index.htm">Dual Memory Stick-CompactFlash Adapter</a>. It's very thin (much thinner than the std iPaq CF sleeve or Seidio's Dual CF sleeve), & available at CompUSA. George Mosquera did a georgeous mod for it as well. It doesn't have an extra bty, which would add bulk but would still not give enough juice to last an intercontinental flight of continuous usage. You might be interested in Boxwave's <a href="http://www.boxwave.com/products/minisync/">miniSync</a>. It's a <em>very tiny</em> USB charge-sync cable that is also retractable into a tiny casing. Remember to close your jaw after you've seen it! ;) iGo's <a href="http://igo.ententeweb.com/mapfiles/juice.asp">Juice</a> is also a very versatile soln for travel coz it's a universal all-in-one power adapter for charging notebooks, mobile phones, & PDAs at the wall power outlet, in the plane or automobile. It has a worldwide auto-sensing capability, & with an optional charging cable, it can charge your PDA/phone at the same time as your notebook. eCost used to sell it below a $100 with free shipping .. don't know whether that's still the case. You'll only need to carry one power adapter instead of one for each equipment. Have fun (& that includes testing out gadgets ;)) Gadgeteers!!! :D For a smaller soln to using both a Memory Stick & a CF card on an iPaq, you can use Pitech’s Dual Memory Stick-CompactFlash Adapter. It’s very thin (much thinner than the std iPaq CF sleeve or Seidio’s Dual CF sleeve), & available at CompUSA. George Mosquera did a georgeous mod for it as well. It doesn’t have an extra bty, which would add bulk but would still not give enough juice to last an intercontinental flight of continuous usage.

You might be interested in Boxwave’s miniSync. It’s a very tiny USB charge-sync cable that is also retractable into a tiny casing. Remember to close your jaw after you’ve seen it! ;)

iGo’s Juice is also a very versatile soln for travel coz it’s a universal all-in-one power adapter for charging notebooks, mobile phones, & PDAs at the wall power outlet, in the plane or automobile. It has a worldwide auto-sensing capability, & with an optional charging cable, it can charge your PDA/phone at the same time as your notebook. eCost used to sell it below a $100 with free shipping .. don’t know whether that’s still the case. You’ll only need to carry one power adapter instead of one for each equipment.

Have fun (& that includes testing out gadgets ;) ) Gadgeteers!!! :D

]]> By: Sneezer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17061 Sneezer Wed, 05 Mar 2003 22:17:47 +0000 #comment-17061 Have fun. My wife and I just got back from London two weeks ago. Cold, but no rain. Overall a pleasant trip, except for the broken Central line, no stops at Baker St., intermittent Waterloo and City line problems, and the same on District and Circle. BA is pretty similar to American, which we flew. Had a choice of 4 or 5 movies to watch during the flight that repeated several times, so not too bad. Most were new releases that I had not yet seen. You will appreciate warm clothes for sure. Have a good trip. Have fun. My wife and I just got back from London two weeks ago. Cold, but no rain. Overall a pleasant trip, except for the broken Central line, no stops at Baker St., intermittent Waterloo and City line problems, and the same on District and Circle.

BA is pretty similar to American, which we flew. Had a choice of 4 or 5 movies to watch during the flight that repeated several times, so not too bad. Most were new releases that I had not yet seen. You will appreciate warm clothes for sure. Have a good trip.

]]> By: freecia http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17060 freecia Tue, 04 Mar 2003 22:27:24 +0000 #comment-17060 While this isn't eletronic, it protects your electronics: Ziplock Bags. I can't begin to tell you how useful ziplock bags are. If it rains you'll be mighty happy knowing that your gadgets won't get wet. Also, if you want to take photos in the rain, a camera inside a ziplock bag keeps it dry. (Can't vouch for what it does to the picture. Maybe open up the mouth of the bag and make sure the bag doesn't show in the picture). Stick in receipts to avoid them floating around, guidemaps, etc. I see you avoid extra weight by using e-books but your daughter is bringing old-fashioned paper. If you're really going to try to pack light, think about bringing books that can be left behind. (I always try to do this but never can. I usually come back with more books ;) ) You might want to include the mirror hack. OHH! Shockwave. I know my clie supports this and I don't remember if the TT does but I'm pretty sure pocket PC does. Grab some shockwave games and maps. Make sure you have the contact info + confirmation # for your car rental, lodging, attractions (incl. hours), food, and etc. If they have a map grab it with isilo. As to the phone, I recommend getting a pre-paid phone there instead of renting. I was in ireland and bought a pre-paid sieman's phone from vodafone. It was about $100 and included $40 call credit. But the best thing about this is that you're in a country where you A) can understand the language so using the phone and it's email isn't a problem B)GSM is king and they have all sorts of neat gadgets. My vodafone Ireland would read my email msgs in a pleasant woman's voice when people sent mail to a vodafone email account. Also, I could email a voice message to friends back in the states. Plus it is a really really neat souvenier. As already mentioned, batteries. Never can have enough of those spare batteries. While this isn’t eletronic, it protects your electronics: Ziplock Bags. I can’t begin to tell you how useful ziplock bags are. If it rains you’ll be mighty happy knowing that your gadgets won’t get wet. Also, if you want to take photos in the rain, a camera inside a ziplock bag keeps it dry. (Can’t vouch for what it does to the picture. Maybe open up the mouth of the bag and make sure the bag doesn’t show in the picture). Stick in receipts to avoid them floating around, guidemaps, etc.

I see you avoid extra weight by using e-books but your daughter is bringing old-fashioned paper. If you’re really going to try to pack light, think about bringing books that can be left behind. (I always try to do this but never can. I usually come back with more books ;) )
You might want to include the mirror hack.
OHH! Shockwave. I know my clie supports this and I don’t remember if the TT does but I’m pretty sure pocket PC does. Grab some shockwave games and maps.
Make sure you have the contact info + confirmation # for your car rental, lodging, attractions (incl. hours), food, and etc. If they have a map grab it with isilo.

As to the phone, I recommend getting a pre-paid phone there instead of renting. I was in ireland and bought a pre-paid sieman’s phone from vodafone. It was about $100 and included $40 call credit. But the best thing about this is that you’re in a country where you A) can understand the language so using the phone and it’s email isn’t a problem B)GSM is king and they have all sorts of neat gadgets. My vodafone Ireland would read my email msgs in a pleasant woman’s voice when people sent mail to a vodafone email account. Also, I could email a voice message to friends back in the states. Plus it is a really really neat souvenier.

As already mentioned, batteries. Never can have enough of those spare batteries.

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17059 Judie Sun, 02 Mar 2003 16:18:46 +0000 #comment-17059 Nadir, I am nervous about not bringing my laptop. ;) I will definitely be writing about how it was to be without it, in the article. Judie :0) Nadir,

I am nervous about not bringing my laptop. ;) I will definitely be writing about how it was to be without it, in the article.

Judie :0)

]]> By: nadir http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17058 nadir Sun, 02 Mar 2003 09:15:18 +0000 #comment-17058 Hi Judie, I never had the guts not to take the laptop with me. Since you are doing it now, we really like hear all about not having a laptop when you came back from your trip. Regards, Hi Judie,

I never had the guts not to take the laptop with me. Since you are doing it now, we really like hear all about not having a laptop when you came back from your trip.

Regards,

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17057 Judie Sat, 01 Mar 2003 14:00:50 +0000 #comment-17057 Nadir, My husband has a copy of Fodors that he will be packing. ;) Judie :0) Nadir,

My husband has a copy of Fodors that he will be packing. ;)

Judie :0)

]]> By: nadir http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17056 nadir Sat, 01 Mar 2003 10:35:05 +0000 #comment-17056 You are bringing 2 PDA but no GPS or maps in any of them? When I went to NY I would have been lost if I did not have GPS with maps. But then again I used vintigo. Perhaps a bluetooth GPS like EMTAC ? you can use both with the Palm and HP.:) Or no Travel guide for Scotland ? Have a nice trip. You are bringing 2 PDA but no GPS or maps in any of them? When I went to NY I would have been lost if I did not have GPS with maps. But then again I used vintigo. Perhaps a bluetooth GPS like EMTAC ? you can use both with the Palm and HP.:)

Or no Travel guide for Scotland ?

Have a nice trip.

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17055 Judie Fri, 28 Feb 2003 23:30:33 +0000 #comment-17055 Jay, We are flying British Air, and if I understand correctly they will be showing movies with screens on the seatbacks in front of us. As long as my daughter (13) has her CD player and a pile of Goosebumps books - she'll be set. If she were younger, I would definitely be packing for her entertainment, though. Judie :0) Jay,

We are flying British Air, and if I understand correctly they will be showing movies with screens on the seatbacks in front of us.

As long as my daughter (13) has her CD player and a pile of Goosebumps books – she’ll be set. If she were younger, I would definitely be packing for her entertainment, though.

Judie :0)

]]> By: jay_gadget http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17054 jay_gadget Fri, 28 Feb 2003 23:13:53 +0000 #comment-17054 Judie, I wouldn't travel on any long trips without my DVD Laptop. Why? Playing favorite DVD movies while in transit kept my two young children occupied and happy during our vacation to the UK and France last year. Pack a bunch of DVD's in a cd wallet to avoid the "Are we there yet?" infinite loop. We pack light, we carry everything in backpacks, but the extra weight of the laptop is worth it. Have fun! Judie,
I wouldn’t travel on any long trips without my DVD Laptop. Why? Playing favorite DVD movies while in transit kept my two young children occupied and happy during our vacation to the UK and France last year. Pack a bunch of DVD’s in a cd wallet to avoid the “Are we there yet?” infinite loop. We pack light, we carry everything in backpacks, but the extra weight of the laptop is worth it. Have fun!

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17053 Judie Fri, 28 Feb 2003 22:12:22 +0000 #comment-17053 Ellen, you sweetie! :0) I think Julie and I are going to just duck into an internet cafe to check the site and do our e-mail, but thank you for the offer! Also, I found a Seidio iPAQ to 9V adapter in my "box of stuff," so I am good to go, there. I think they are sending one for Julie's and my TTs, so we look to be in all around good shape, gear-wise. Thanks again! Judie :0) Ellen, you sweetie! :0) I think Julie and I are going to just duck into an internet cafe to check the site and do our e-mail, but thank you for the offer!

Also, I found a Seidio iPAQ to 9V adapter in my “box of stuff,” so I am good to go, there. I think they are sending one for Julie’s and my TTs, so we look to be in all around good shape, gear-wise.

Thanks again!
Judie :0)

]]> By: EllenBeeman http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17052 EllenBeeman Fri, 28 Feb 2003 22:04:02 +0000 #comment-17052 Judie, would you like my GSM-to-PPC CF modem? It is slow (9600 baud) but it works just fine, and my cable is for a Nokia 5100/6100 phone. I can Fedex it to you if you want it, along with my Data-Nation AA battery adapter. And...wow!... Tmobile Wifi is in England! <swoon> I have one of their prepaid accounts, and they are GREAT! (Well, rather expensive... but great! <g>) ---Ell Ellen Beeman Judie, would you like my GSM-to-PPC CF modem? It is slow (9600 baud) but it works just fine, and my cable is for a Nokia 5100/6100 phone. I can Fedex it to you if you want it, along with my Data-Nation AA battery adapter.

And…wow!… Tmobile Wifi is in England! <swoon> I have one of their prepaid accounts, and they are GREAT! (Well, rather expensive… but great! <g>)

—Ell
Ellen Beeman

]]> By: JohnKes http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17051 JohnKes Fri, 28 Feb 2003 17:48:30 +0000 #comment-17051 How many hours is the flight to London? If you need AA/AAA battery packs for PDAs: <a href="www.talestuff.com">www.talestuff.com</a> <a href="www.data-nation.com">www.data-nation.com</a> Have a great trip! :D How many hours is the flight to London? If you need AA/AAA battery packs for PDAs:
http://www.talestuff.com
http://www.data-nation.com

Have a great trip! :D

]]> By: eichin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17050 eichin Fri, 28 Feb 2003 15:49:56 +0000 #comment-17050 hmm, no GPS or map software? (granted, you'll be in the civilized world, but it can still be convenient to have maps of everywhere you'd even think of visiting, maybe on an extra SD card...) hmm, no GPS or map software? (granted, you’ll be in the civilized world, but it can still be convenient to have maps of everywhere you’d even think of visiting, maybe on an extra SD card…)

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17049 Judie Fri, 28 Feb 2003 13:56:39 +0000 #comment-17049 You know what? I forgot to mention the PHONE! HA! Since I don't use a GSM (I live in BFE, remember?), we are going to RENT a GSM phone from this comapany, Rent-a-Phone. It's $30 for the week, $2 a minute for calls out - but we get $20 worth of calls for free, and all incoming calls in Scotland are free. I shouldn't need to call anyone - but if anyone from home wants to get us, it will be easy. Judie :0) You know what? I forgot to mention the PHONE! HA! Since I don’t use a GSM (I live in BFE, remember?), we are going to RENT a GSM phone from this comapany, Rent-a-Phone.

It’s $30 for the week, $2 a minute for calls out – but we get $20 worth of calls for free, and all incoming calls in Scotland are free. I shouldn’t need to call anyone – but if anyone from home wants to get us, it will be easy.

Judie :0)

]]> By: carphead http://the-gadgeteer.com/2003/02/27/what_s_coming_with_judie_on_spring_break_article/comment-page-1/#comment-17048 carphead Fri, 28 Feb 2003 08:26:13 +0000 #comment-17048 <strong>if we happen to be in any 802.11b enabled areas</strong> Snigger!!!! That really gave me a good laugh! :rolleyes: Here's one of the current lists <a href="http://www.teleadapt.com/images_special/Wireless_hotspots_UK.pdf">http://www.teleadapt.com/images_special/Wireless_hotspots_UK.pdf</a> If your get to East Anglia let me know and I'll lend you my Wifi access!!! BTW You don't need a power convertor just a socket converter 99% of new equipment comes with autosensing PSU's. What about a phone must have a MOBILE!! GSM all the way baby!:D if we happen to be in any 802.11b enabled areas

Snigger!!!! That really gave me a good laugh! :rolleyes:

Here’s one of the current lists
http://www.teleadapt.com/images_special/Wireless_hotspots_UK.pdf

If your get to East Anglia let me know and I’ll lend you my Wifi access!!!

BTW You don’t need a power convertor just a socket converter 99% of new equipment comes with autosensing PSU’s. What about a phone must have a MOBILE!! GSM all the way baby!:D

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