Business Gear
TomTom Map Share for Go 520 and Go 720
The new TomTom GO 520 and 720 (I wrote about the 720 several days ago) have one cool new feature called Map Share. Maps Share lets users improve the maps they use as soon as they notice the necessity with a few taps on the touch screen.
Using TomTom HOME, the website designed for TomTom users, Map Share users also have the option to receive all map improvements made by others. That part, if you ask me, is a little creepy.
TomTom Map Share is a proprietary map improvement technology unique to TomTom, which enables users to easily and …
Date: June 13th, 2007 |
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La Fresh TSA Compliant Travel Wipes
La Fresh Group recently launched a new line of TSA compliant wipes for air travelers. The wipes are a brand new line of individually wrapped and travel-friendly beauty, hygiene and cleaning products that range in scope from dental finger mitts to handy nail polish remover pads or hydrating lotion wipes, deodorant for men and women, shoe shine cleaner/polisher, eye and face make-up remover, and many other stay-fresh items. Dental finger mitts?
Dental mitts are, according to the website, “perfect companions for people on the go. Each mitt is pre-moistened and always …
Date: June 7th, 2007 |
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Travel Help from Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless has many a feature that will help you out on the road. My favorite of which is the VZ Navigator GPS application. Especially when you’re using it to find cheap gas in your current zip code. I am a long time Cingular user and while their cellular coverage is great, the costs of getting GPS on my phone are unreasonably high. I came across a press release highlighting some of the Verizon features that are useful to travelers and I …
Date: June 3rd, 2007 |
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Bausch & Lomb TSA Compliant Contact Lens Care
Bausch & Lomb has introduced a new product to help you get through the TSA line with ease (and without checking you bags just because of your contact supplies. Here’s what they’ve got:
Company Introduces ReNu MultiPlus® Travel Kit With Two-Ounce Bottle and Lens Case.
The smaller size complies with the TSA’s 3.4 ounce liquid carry-on requirements and “promotes eye health by eliminating the practice of transferring sterile solution to a smaller, non-sterile bottle.” The new kit is currently the only multi-purpose contact lens solution sold that complies with …
Date: May 30th, 2007 |
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Avis Connect from Avis Rent A Car
Avis is finally rolling out the in-car Wi-Fi system I wrote about a few months ago, under the name “Avis Connect.” Avis Connect will allow users to connect to the internet from any location for $10.95 a day. The press release mentions using the service for business meeting and hotel rooms at at the airport. Avis Connect is a portable device that looks just like a wireless router you would find in a home or small business. It comes with power adapters for wall outlets as well as car cigarette lighters, so it can travel …
Date: May 22nd, 2007 |
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TomTom Go 720
TomTom recently launched the new TomTom GO 720 US & Canada edition. The new technology allowing for daily map improvements and a host of new features, such as safety extras and the ability to record driving instructions, have been combined into one unit, providing users with the ultimate driving experience.
“The new TomTom GO 720 sets the standard in smart car navigation,” says Jocelyn Vigreux, president of TomTom Inc. “With this introduction, we are making unique new features and technologies available to our users to deliver the highest performing, most cutting-edge satellite navigation solutions available on …
Date: June 12th, 2007 |
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Clear Bag System TSA Compliant Travel Bags
The new Clear Bag System is a toiletry case designed to pass the 3-1-1 TSA rules for airline travel. Under TSA regulations, air travelers are only permitted to carry on liquids, gels and aerosols in containers weighing 3.4 oz. or less, and those containers must be enclosed in a clear, quart-sized zip-top bag. The Clear Bag System is a TSA-compliant alternative to the standard Zip Loc bag, ensuring a faster and easier checkpoint experience and making air travel a breeze again.
Designed to fit neatly inside carry-on luggage, the 6″ …
Date: June 4th, 2007 |
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Brightroam Global Cellular Service
Brightroam is a cellular carrier who recently announced the availability of SIM cards, which are designed to help global travelers save up to 80% on international roaming charges. Brightroam offers contract-free monthly billing rate plans and a comprehensive portfolio of local SIM cards and global roaming SIM cards. So it’s more or less Cricket Wireless on a global scale. The company offers service in over 90 countries and provides a cost-competitive and convenient alternative to international pre-paid SIM cards.
From the press release, “Brightroam has helped make it more affordable …
Date: June 2nd, 2007 |
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Tumi Univeral Power Adaptor Kit
Tumi, the guru of all things luggage, has introduced a new power tool for mobile computer and electronics users. The Ultra Slim Power Adaptor is tiny and lightweight. The device allows you to use a wall, automobile or airline connection, with a plethora of tips to charge all of your electronics while on the road. The carrying case folds up to pack flat in your luggage.
What’s it got?
120-watt AC/DC power adaptor
Adaptor tips
Retractable cable
AC wall socket input plug
Auto/air connector cable
User manual
Tip compatibility chart
Ballistic nylon carrying case
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Date: May 23rd, 2007 |
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MeetingPlanner for Outlook
EmergingSoft Corporation offers a tool for Outlook users, MeetingPlanner for Outlook, that gives users resource scheduling, event management, office hoteling, and facilities management in one Outlook compatible system. The software is used for organizations using Exchange and Outlook for their email and calendaring, and who support a
workforce dispersed over multiple office locations. The latest release provides increased functionality within Outlook scheduling including:
Global view of room and resource availability.
Intelligent search of conference rooms based on resource requirements.
Built-in workflow with automatic work order generation for room setups.
Reporting features on room and equipment utilization.
The …
Date: May 21st, 2007 |
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