Whether you’re packing a business suit or a sarong, tech toys can be as important to your travel plans as your airline ticket, writes Nathan Taylor.
So you’re planning to head away from home for a while, and want to know the best gear to take with you. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite gadgets and technology for people who like to take their technology with them when they go.
Mobile phones
Sony Ericsson K850i
Price: $1,099
If you like photography, but don’t want to lug a camera around, then Sony Ericsson’s K850i is your go-to phone.
With its five-megapixel camera, full flash and host of photography functions it is very nearly as good as a dedicated camera. It also has a great screen and MP3 and movie player, does video calling on 3G, supports quad-band GSM (so it should really work anywhere), and can be upgraded with Memory Stick Micro.
Samsung F500
Price: $1,099
If you’re a fan of multimedia on your phone, Samsung’s F500 with its tilt screen and excellent video support is a great option. It supports 3G and tri-band GSM, can play movies downloaded from the Internet and can plug into a TV set for large screen viewing.
You might have to buy a few MicroSD cards to store all your movies on, but you’ll never be far away from your entertainment system.
