1. OQO Model 2 Mobile Computer. This miniature, hand-held Windows PC packs quite a wallop: Weighing in at just over a pound, the inch-thick Model 2 features a slide-out, backlit thumb keyboard with a track stick and touch scrolling; WiFi and Bluetooth technology; an integrated broadband option; a five-inch-wide screen; and drop-resistant technology. A rechargeable and removable lithium ion polymer battery provides up to three hours of use (a six-hour, double-capacity battery is available at an extra cost, as is an optional docking station). The base model, with 512MB of memory, a 40GB hard disk drive and a Windows XP Home operating system, starts at $1, 299; www.oqo.com.
2. CellKeeper Professional. Just the thing for keeping connected while on the go, this hands-free, wearable accessory keeps cell phones and other personal devices such as BlackBerrys, digital cameras and iPods secure and easily at hand. The Professional model sports an extra-wide pocket flap and snap closure, an adjustable strap that can be worn across the shoulder or around the waist, an ID card window, a key hook, a zippered internal coin pocket, credit card sleeves, an internal pocket for cash and an external pocket for portable electronics. The case measures 3-by-4.5-by-1.25 inches. $29.95; www.cellkeeper.com/store.
3. Fashion Elite Clear Bag System. Designed to help fashion-conscious travelers transport TSA-approved amounts of shampoo, lotion and toiletries through airport security lanes, this clear vinyl bag, with patent leather piping, holds five pump-topped clear tube dispensers -- one large, two medium and two mini -- plus two small jars. The 6-by-8-inch kit, which has a zipper pull, is small enough to fit in carry-on luggage and also comes with a wristlet so you can carry it by hand. $49.95; www.clearbagsystem.com.
4. Vuzix iWear AV920. These movie-theater glasses are a space-age leap forward from the flimsy 3-D frames that some of us remember from the cinematic days of yore. In a plane, on a train or in a hotel room, simply slip on the lightweight Vuzix iWear as you would a pair of eyeglasses and create your own virtual theater: You can view sharp two- or three-dimensional movies and games on the equivalent of a 62-inch screen viewed from a distance of nine feet. Powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery that provides about five hours of continuous viewing, the Vuzix, which can be worn with or without prescription lenses, supports output from portable DVD players, media players (including a video iPod), gaming systems, digital cameras, camcorders and cellular phones with video output. Removable, integrated speakers can be upgraded or replaced by the user's favorite headset if desired. $349.95; www.vuzix.com.
5. Ariat Barn Gear Bag. At 14-by-24-by-9 inches, this rugged carryall is roomy enough to handle all of a traveler's essentials yet weighs only five pounds unstuffed. A hinged rim holds the bag open for easy access and quick packing and unpacking, while three gusset pockets can accommodate water bottles (an elasticized strap keeps the bottles upright). Constructed of water-resistant, 600-denier nylon, the Barn Gear Bag is just the thing for the soft adventurer with hard-to-carry boots or heavy-duty walking shoes in tow. $49.95; www.ariat.com.
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