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Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

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Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel GadgetsTop 10 Hottest New Travel Gadgets The Consumer Electronics Show, which takes Vegas by storm each January, could be summed up this year in three words: Smaller, greener, glitzier. During the 6-day event, more than 100,000 exhibitors showcased the future of televisions, computers, phones, and personal entertainment technology. Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets Technology changes so quickly that few people, however savvy, can pick up and play with any gadget they buy without a slight learning curve.

We were on the scene to scout out the best new wares for travelers. From come-hither cameras to the mother of all gadget chargers, these devices are certain to make any journey that much sweeter. Not all of these products are on the market yet, but you'll want to keep your eyes open for this gear.

Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

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AGGmate might be this year's winner when it comes to iPad accessories. The sleek, protective case doubles as a keypad.

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Lady GaGa's Camera Sunglasses: sunglasses that moonlight as a camera
The concept of fashion photography gets a makeover with Polaroid's new GL20 Camera Sunglasses. Part of the Grey Label line introduced at CES by the Fem Fatal of Fashion herself, Lady GaGa will be repping them while you will be wearing them, hopefully sometime soon. These glasses go beyond GaGa cool into a Bond-like netherworld of possibility. Users can instantly capture or upload photos with the built-in camera and then display the image they just took on the glasses' LCD screens for others to see. The sunglasses contain a camera and 1.5-inch organic light-emitting diode screens that can grab and display images and video as well as store them on a chip in the earpiece of the glasses and transfer them to a computer via USB. Call it Instant Artistry; call it Fashion with a Pun. Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Get it: It will be awhile until you will be putting these glasses on and playing Gotcha! They are still in prototype and do not have a launch date yet. Keep an eye out for Lady GaGa. When she gets her pair, you can get yours. For more information, visit Polaroid.com.

Walkin' Bag: the carry-on that doubles as a lawn chair and a desk
Finally! A carry-on that doubles as a lawn chair! We don't know what took the luggage industry so long. Not only does this do-it-all case fit a week's worth of clothing, it moonlights as a chair—or a desk. Stuck in a terminal full of cancelled flights? Turn the seat into a desk and start typing away (or simply unfold the seat, lean back, and relax). Finally, it's a four-wheel spinner so the bag practically flies down the pathway. The frame comes apart from the bag for easy storage and stuffing and the whole thing can hold the weight of a 300-pound person without concern for cracking. The only thing we don't like? It's hard to find outside the Website. Top 10 Most Must-Have New Travel Gadgets

Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Finally! A carry-on that doubles as a lawn chair! We don't know what took the lugga

Get it: $170 (with seat). Purchase through Walkinbag.com.

Innex ElectroHUB: the device that charges all of your gadgets at once ... wirelessly
Innex ElectroHUB is one of the most genius travel devices we encountered at CES. The item is a wireless charger that lets you juice a half dozen electronic gadgets at once (no more multiple sets of cords to bulk up your luggage and lose in strange rooms!). Here's how it works: you plug ElectroHub into the wall, place up to six devices on the 6-by-9-inch surface and wait for them to charge. The hub works with everything from mobile phones to e-readers to game controllers and provides a full charge within standard time frames. The rub is that you'll need to swap ElectroHUB batteries into your devices before they'll work with the wireless charger. The hub weighs about 11 ounces.

Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Get it: $39, including a set of ElectroHUB batteries (additional batteries cost $10 per set). The device is set to launch later this year. For more information, visit Innexinc.com.

ZAGGmate: a Bluetooth keyboard for the iPad
ZAGGmate might be this year's winner when it comes to iPad accessories. The sleek protective case doubles as a keypad and…well, a desk for quick notations on the go. The case comes NASA-style with aircraft-grade aluminum for protection and an attractive, high gloss finish. Open the case and the top section doubles as a hinge stand for holding the iPad at a comfortable viewing angle while the Bluetooth keyboard on the bottom section allows for easy QWERTY typing. Downside: ZAGGmate charges separately and does not double as a charger for the iPad. The case with keyboard adds nearly 13 ounces to the iPad but only about 1/4 inch in depth. Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Get it: $99 for ZAGGmate with keyboard. The device can be found at chain electronics stores and departments. For more information visit Zagg.com.

ChicBuds: a thumb-sized boombox
While ChicBuds have been around this year as cartoon-colored retractable ear buds that can attach to a key ring or hole in your MP3, CES brought the next generation of darling sound servers: the ChicBoom Keychain Speakers. These thumb-sized boom boxes keep keys and music in place while wowing the room with surprisingly decent sound output (the speakers give 2-watts of amplification; a single charge offers four hours of quality sound). Choose the a little blue box with leopard sidings, the heart-shaped speaker or the bubblegum pink speaker ball that looks like a sugarcoated jawbreaker. A built-in rechargeable battery plugs into your computer and allows you to juice up while listening to you iTunes library in some far away hotel room. The items connect to just about any listening device. Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Get it: $29.99. For more information, visit Chicbuds.com.

Earthmate: a handheld GPS and text-messaging unit that works where cell phones don't
Planning on doing any backwoods hiking, mountain-climbing or safaris in the near future? If so, you should seriously consider adding the new Earthmate by Delorme to your travel wish list. Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets Not only does the palm-sized item hold a sensitive GPS system, it also delivers one-way e-mail messaging. What makes this gadget so special is that it works by satellite, which means that you can use it even when cell phone service is non-existent. Other features include barometric altimeter readings, NOAA nautical charts, aerial imagery, and topographical maps. Naturally, Earthmate can be powered by the sun when other forms of energy are unavailable.

Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Get it: Earthmate PN series start at $299. For more information visit Delorme.com.

PlaySport Video Camera: the video cam that can't be broken
Kodak's new PlaySport Video Camera won Innovation awards this year at CES as a hot and handy camera that goes practically anywhere you go. The rugged, durable and pocketsize HD video camera has a special appetite for adventure. It is waterproof up to 10 feet, can be dropped up to 4 feet, and features a full 1080p HD video and 5 MP still capture all with autofocus, an electronic image stabilization, and built-in software with a USB cable output so as quickly as you shoot you can edit and share on Twitter, YouTube and FaceBook through a 3-step sharing button. An edit window on the camera makes it easy to trim, add voice over, or mash-up your creations. Record up to 10 hours of HD video with an expandable SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32 GB). The bad? It does not come in puce. You'll have to make do with black, red, green, white and aqua. Compatible with Mac and PC.

Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Get it: $179 when it comes out this spring. For more information, visit Kodak.com.

iPower: a solar iPhone charger
Mi Suny is trying to save the world one iPhone at a time. The candy-colored portable iPower3 (for iPhone 3 series) and iPower 4 chargers use the sun to keep your iPhone in juice so you never have to go for too long with a dead phone. The iPhone fits glove-like into the hard shell case and then can be worn as single unit with a cord around the neck exposing the backside solar panel to the sun for ongoing charges. The front display of the phone remains exposed for calling, surfing and accessing apps. Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets The downside? It takes about 8 hours to get a full charge from sunlight alone, but if you are in a hurry and nowhere near a plug, two hours of direct solar exposure will give you 30 minutes of talk time on a 3G network.

 Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Get it: Starting at about $100, buy Mi Suny through the website of the UK-based company: Misuny.com.

Neoprene Laptop/iPad Case: a laptop case that's stylish and durable
Built's neon neoprene designs insure that wherever you're going, your computer and your iPad can go with you in style. For your computer, we love the padded, featherweight Laptop Tote Bag, which looks more like a purse and holds computers with ease while two deep inside pockets store chargers, gadgets and keys. Roomy to the bone you can add folders, notebooks and guidebooks. For iPads, we recommend the Neoprene Envelope. The Scuba Blue Envelope provides stylish protection for the precious pad with form-fitting design and graceful curves to keep it secure. The interior pocket is perfect for storing an adapter, phone or keys and the soft inner lining helps prevent scratches and bumps from jolts.

Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Get it: $60-70 for the Laptop Tote Bag, $40 for the Neoprene Envelope for iPads. For more information, visit Builtny.com.

Protect and Play iPhone Case: a high-impact shell for your iPhone
The Pelican i1015 case looks like the kind of thing that would allow you to take your iPhone, iTouch or iPod into battle and never miss a tune or a call. OK, you can't take it swimming with you, but your gadgets will go just about everywhere else in this bomb shelter of a carrying case. The high-impact, heat- and chemical-resistant polymer shell maintains a decorative edge—kind of a mini-suitcase look—while the clear coating allows you to watch videos if you want. An earpiece connector peeks through the plastic casing so you can listen to music as you go without the usual worries of dropping or losing your device, or exposing it to the elements. Downside? It's a bit clunky and does not fit easily into a purse. But it slips into a beach bag with the greatest of ease. It also fits Blackberry Curve, Storm, and Pearl; the G1 by T-Mobile; and the Nokia 5800, E63, E71, E75, N78 and N79. Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Top 10 Most Must Have New Travel Gadgets

Get it: $38.80 at Pelican.com.

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11 Guides to Getting Started with New Gadget

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Guides to Getting Started with New Gadget Technology changes so quickly that few people, however savvy, can pick up and play with any gadget they buy without a slight learning curve. That's why we've cranked out nearly a dozen "Getting Started" guides for new gadgets, websites, and software. Here's a regularly updated list of our Getting Started guides. Offers latest gadget reviews, latest consumer electronics, technology news here. Get ready to take to the skies and check out our indoor and outdoor planes and helicopters, these new gadgets start :

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      Getting started with your digital camera

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      Getting started with your digital cameraWhat to do first to start creating beautiful picturesDigital cameras have really come a long way from the somewhat clunky, slow creatures of years ago. Today, you can get a pretty good compact digital camera for under $100 and an excellent DSLR for less than $1,000. Whether you're an aspiring professional, a serious amateur, or just picking up your first point-and-shoot camera, we're here to help you through the first steps you should take to get started. see also Most Wanted Unique iPhone Photography Accessories to complete this tutorial.

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      Getting started with your digital cameraUnpack your new camera. As you're digging through all that foam and plastic wrapping, keep track of everything that came with your camera. Don't throw away the packaging just yet! Chances are there won't be any problems with your shiny new camera, but you'll want to keep the original packaging just in case.

      Make a note of whatever accessories your camera came with (or which might have been included in a gift set, if you're lucky!) and what you might need to purchase separately. Did your camera come with a memory card? What about a carrying case? Additional lenses, if it's a DSLR?

      Read the manual. If you're anything like me, you probably want to just turn on your new toy and start shooting. However, it's always best to at least make a token effort to read through the manual. Your new camera probably has a lot of bells and whistles, and you'll get a lot more out of it if you take the time to read about everything it can do.

      Start with the basics. Despite what I just said above about reading the manual, most basic cameras today are easy to use right out of the box. Look for the fully automatic setting, usually indicated by a green box on your camera's setting dial. This lets the camera make all the decisions for you in terms of exposure, flash, and so on and lets you just start shooting!

      Getting started with your digital cameraAdd equipment and accessories. Digital cameras don't rely on film but instead save the photographs you take on memory cards. Memory cards can seem a bit expensive at first, but when you compare them to the cost of buying and developing hundreds of rolls of film, the savings quickly add up! Sandisk and Lexar are two of the most popular brands of memory cards, and you'll want to buy at least a couple of extras to have on hand. There's nothing worse than running out of memory in the middle of a special moment!

      Your new camera is an expensive, relatively delicate piece of equipment, so you'll also want to make sure you have a protective case to carry it around in. There are cases to be had that fit a wide range of styles, options, price ranges, and camera types. Most also have storage space for things like extra batteries and memory cards. Lowepro and Case Logic make excellent camera cases. Looking for something more unique? Check out Etsy for handmade camera bags!

      Take lots of pictures. Since you're not worrying about the cost of developing film, digital cameras allow you to take as many pictures as you can fit on your memory card, which could be hundreds! There's really no reason not to take lots of pictures.

      So get out there and experiment. Try out the different settings on your camera. Take some pictures with the flash on, and take some with it off. This will help you get a feel for the limitations and options your camera has. Keep an eye out for professional photographers you really like, and pay attention to what it is that you like about their work. Try to emulate their style — imitation is one of the best ways to learn!

      Get your pics off the camera. Once you've taken some pictures, you'll probably want to do something with them. There are a lot of options!

      • Transfer photos to your computer. Your camera probably came with a cable that will connect it to your computer. This will let you transfer the photos from the camera to your computer, where you can save them onto your hard drive, burn them onto a CD or DVD, or send them to friends and family. Here's a great tutorial for how to get your photos from the camera to the computer. Generally, you don't have to do much with your photos, but if you want to branch out into digital photo editing, Gimp is a great program that's free to download. While you're at it, don't forget to create some sort of file naming scheme to organize your photographs. Months from now, when you're searching for that one picture you took of Great Aunt Sally, you'll be glad you did!
      • Check out online sharing options. A huge number of websites let you upload, store, and share photos online.Picasa, from Google, is my personal favorite. It easily syncs with your Gmail contacts, and the free software makes it simple to upload your photos from your computer to the web. Flickr is another immensely popular service that we've reviewed here at Tecca. Most online photo sharing sites are free, but some do have storage or other costs associated with them. Make sure you read the fine print!
      • Print directly from your camera or memory card. Some printers allow you to print either directly from your camera using a cable or from the memory card itself. Printers such as the Canon Selphy CP800 Compact Photo Printer let you insert your memory card into the printer itself and choose, resize, and print photos directly. Don't have a printer at home? You can also take your memory card in to a photo printing kiosk at many department stores and camera shops.
      • Consider other physical printing options. Most online photo sharing sites also have printing services. Not only can you print out standard-sized photos, but you can also print your pictures onto a wide variety of objects, including tote bags, mugs, mouse pads, and calendars. Here's an article explaining just some of the things you can do with your masterpieces!
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      Getting started with video editing

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      Getting started with your Android phoneGetting started with video editing in fastest and right way. Basic tips to help you edit great videos. A little bit of editing can dramatically improve the quality of a video you've recorded with your camcorder. There are quite a few different video editing programs available on the market, each with its own unique features. No matter what editing program you're using, there are a few general editing rules you can follow to have a great finished product every time.

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      Listen up. If you can' t see or hear something in your video, do something about it. No one is going to want to watch a black screen, just as no one is going to want to watch a video of a choral concert when they can't hear anything. Most video editors have some sort of video and audio filter options to help you correct any issues that may have occurred when you originally recorded your video. Consult the manual for the program you're using to see what's available for you. If you can't correct a huge audio or video issue, then remove that portion of the video from your final product.

      ep 300px finalCut it out. Just like you'll want to cut out portions of your video with poor video or audio quality, you'll also want to remove any video that is just plain boring. For instance, if you're recording a choral concert at your child's school, you may want to remove some of the video between songs or while different classes are setting up. Give your video a professional quality by replacing the dead space with a second of black, and have each song dissolve at the end into the black, fading up into the next tune.

      Keep it simple. Sure, that star wipe in your video editor is pretty awesome, but it's going to lose its sparkle pretty quickly if you use it excessively. Try to only use transitions such as wipes, dissolves, and fades every now and then, rather than putting one between every single shot.

      Avoid jumping. A jump cut is when you edit a shot containing a subject directly next to a shot with the subject in a completely different place — for instance, cutting together a shot of your dad sitting on the couch talking directly beside a shot of him sitting at the piano. Jump cuts can make your video disorienting and confusing to viewers. Try to put a shot of something different between two shots of the same subject. Editing together two similar scenes can also be an excellent opportunity to use a fancy transition such as a wipe or fade.

      Keep it short and sweet. The attention span of many video viewers today is fairly short. Try to make your finished product as short and simple as possible in order to keep the attention of your viewers. For events like birthday parties, family gatherings, and graduations, you may want to try and create a music video with your footage of the event to share with others rather than create a full-length flick. Create a music video by picking a tune and placing it on the audio line of your video editor. Lay important clips on the video line for the length of the song in order to crate an easy-to-watch video to share with friends or upload to the web.

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      Getting started with your Android phone

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      Getting started with your Android phoneNew Android Phone is the most popular gadget nowadays and listed as Most Wanted Gadgets For Christmas 2010 and Most Wanted Gadgets For Valentine 2011. Congratulations on your new Android phone! Getting to know your new device can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options available; that's why we're here to help you hit the ground running with your new Android gadget. Check out our starter tips, and you'll be on your way in no time. Has been listed in Best Products for Men. See the best new gadgets for 2011.

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      Getting started with your Android phoneAccount setup
      Once your phone's all charged up and you've turned it on for the first time, Android phones offer an easy-to-use series of steps to set up your phone. You'll need a Gmail account to start (which will allow you to buy apps in the Android Market), but you can add any other email accounts you use, too. The setup process will also ask for any Facebook, Twitter, and other social media accounts available; don't worry, you can skip optional steps if they don't apply to you. Once you're done with the setup steps, you'll be taken to your default home screen. 

      Picking a wallpaper
      One of my favorite things about Android is its customization options; that being said, if you're not feeling the default wallpaper, let's pick a new one. Press and hold your finger on your screen (that's called a "long-press"). You'll get a popup menu with options on it; choose Wallpapers. Now you can pick from different galleries of wallpapers your phone has by default. Choose your favorite and it will be placed on your home screen for you to enjoy.

      If you'd like more information on changing your home screen, clickhere for a great article about customizing your Android phone.

      Getting started with your Android phoneConnecting to your PC
      Now that your phone is starting to look the way you'd like, you'll probably want to add some items like music and pictures to your library. You've got a couple of options at this point. If you're an iTunes fanatic and like the idea of syncing to your phone through desktop software,doubleTwist is currently the iTunes of the Android universe.

      On the other hand, you can just as easily drag and drop files right into your phone, just as you would a simple USB flash drive. When you plug your phone into your PC (and you're not using syncing software), you will be prompted to choose a connection type. Select Disk Drive or USB Storage when the popup asks what you'd like to do, and your phone will show up on your computer just like any other folder.

      App purchases
      There are over 200,000 apps in the Android Market; fortunately, there's been a major upgrade to the Android Market, making it easier than ever to buy apps. The Android Market icon is a little shopping bag with an Android icon on it; select it on your touchscreen and you'll be taken to the Market, where you'll be prompted to enter your Google account and payment information. Once in the Market, you'll be able to tap on categories, scroll through lists, and choose an app to see more information.

      If you want to purchase an app (or if it's free), select the price button. After that, the app will show you information about what permissions you're allowing it to use. If you're okay with what information the app will use, press OK (it's where the price used to be); if it's free, the download will start.  If there's a price tag attached to an app, you'll be taken to the Google payment page, where it will give you the breakdown of what you're buying and how much the total is. Once you tap the "Buy now" button, the app will download. 

      Don't forget, you have 24 hours to uninstall and refund an app if you try it and don't like it for any reason. All you have to do is find the app in the Market, and there will be a button where the price used to be that says Refund. Press it and follow the steps to get your refund. 

      Getting started with your Android phoneConnecting with wifi
      You'll likely have your phone service already activated and ready to go on your new device, but you'll also definitely want to set up your wifi connection as well. To do that, press your Menu key. From there, you'll go to Settings > Wireless & networks. Make sure the wifi is enabled (there should be a check in the box), and then tap on "Wi-Fi settings." From there, pick the network you want to connect to (and type in the password if necessary).

      Getting your email
      There are almost always two options for getting email on your Android device: the manufacturer's mail app or Gmail. Each device manufacturer has different looks and features to its mail apps, so feel free to check both to decide which you prefer. It's very much all personal opinion and preference here. 

      These suggestions should definitely get you started with your new Android phone. If you're looking for great apps to download, be sure to check out ourAndroid App of the Weekcolumn for all kinds of Android apps to discover!

      New Android phone? Use these simple tips to get up and running with your shiny new device

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