1. ATP
ProMax SD Card.
Reputed to be the fastest
SD-size memory on the market at 22.5MB (read)/second and 18 MBs
(write)/second. This super-high-speed card for mobile digital
devices with SD slots minimizes lag time in transferring files such
as digital images, protects data longer than other cards (10 times
longer, according to the manufacturer) and enhances the rapid-fire
capabilities of top-end digital SLR cameras. Waterproof, shockproof
and dustproof, the ProMax SD Card is also highly temperature
resistant, which is more than you can say for this perspiring
photographer. $86.90; www.atpinc.com.
2. Ola Loa
Travel Pack.
Health-conscious travelers, jet
lag sufferers and weary road warriors should find the relief they
crave in this collection of natural, powdered nutrients in
single-serving packets. Mixing with four to six ounces of water or
juice produces an effervescent concoction that is both tasty and,
according to Ola Loa, provides superior immune support and also
addresses additional needs such as supporting circulation.
Available in tropical, orange and cran-raspberry, these
vitamins-on-the-go come in five-pack boxes. $5.95; www.drinkyourvitamins.com.
3. Easy
Travel Air Security Pouch.
This well-designed document
holder fits discreetly under your shirt while still capacious
enough to carry all your ID papers, boarding pass, cruise
documents, air tickets, credit cards, cash, itinerary and even a
cell phone. Lightweight and comfortable to wear, the sleek,
water-resistant pouch is made of tightly woven nylon, and the neck
cord is braided cotton. It comes close to making a security check a
hands-free occasion. $9.95; www.easytravelair.com.
4. HP
Compaq NC2400 Notebook PC.
This travelers delight weighs in at less than three
pounds and is less than an inch thin when folded closed. The
wide-screen, 12.1-inch display maximizes productivity and
viewability while cutting down on unnecessary heft and size. As for
ease of use, the primary battery -- options range
up to all-day use -- can be charged to 90% in 90 minutes. Intended for
mobile users, the NC2400 allows for a variety of wired and wireless
communications solutions. One caveat: The pointstick input device
is clumsy compared with a standard laptop touchpad. Starts at
$1,499; www.hp.com.
5. Umbra
Tagit.
Designed by Andrea Ruggiero, an
award-winning designer and teacher at the Parsons School of Design,
these colorful, two-part luggage tags consist of a 4 x 2.5 x 5-inch
rubber shell and an unbreakable transparent insert that peel apart
to reveal the address card. Tagit comes in pink and red to enhance
the speedy identification of your luggage. $5.50; www.umbra.com.