Review: Macally iPhone Charger

Posted: February 23rd, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: gear | 3 Comments »

This is going to be a super short gear review. If you have an iPhone or iPod, the Macally PowerLink charger is crazy sweet. It’s a standard USB charging cable, a 2gb USB thumb drive, and an emergency battery all in one thumb sized package. The battery option will jump an iPhone battery up about 1/3. Which is pretty important considering my damn phone battery struggles to last through one full day. That’s heaps of useful for something that takes up zero space in your bag.

I originally saw this charger on Gadling a few months ago and have been using it exclusively ever since. I make a point of having only the most efficient gear in my pack, and this little thingy definitely meets my standards.

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// shawn

Edit: This baby is $36 at Amazon.


The Proverbial Travel Computer Post

Posted: November 19th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: gear | No Comments »

pcOne of the big gear decisions I had to make leading up to my trip was choosing the best computer for my situation. Here are the categorical thoughts I took into consideration while researching the best travel notebook. My needs are likely not the same as yours, but it may help you to see what all I took into consideration.

So if you happen to be pondering the idea of dragging a computer with you everywhere you go, then read on you crazy diamond.

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