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March 19, 2008

Travel Tech 'Must Haves' Can Save the Day

NEW YORK, NY – Let's face it...traveling can be stressful. From long lines at curbside baggage check-in, ticket counters, security check points, food courts and bathrooms, to TSA's somewhat frustrating "prohibited carry-on item" list, to the high probability of over-bookings, delayed and cancelled flights, to the possibility of lost or damaged luggage, travel can be challenging. Car travel has its own share of stressors, from traffic jams to road rage and onward.

Assuring you are adequately organized and equipped is one proactive way to better assure you're sanity upon arrival at your destination. Travelers would benefit from taking a few preemptive steps before their trip to ensure they can find what they need quickly, and otherwise safeguard their items from a state disarray or, even worse, complete destruction.

With this in mind, here are a few of “organization on-the-go” travel preparedness solutions available from CableOrganizer.com:

Multi-gadget charging with the The Power Station Traveller™. Ensuring your devices are charged, from cell phones to iPods to your child's GameBoy and other electronic gadgets, can make all the difference in being able to efficiently handle emergency situations and generally pass time. Multi-device chargers such as The Power Station Traveller™, which can charge up to 3 small portable devices simultaneously, allows you to conveniently tote fully functional electronics with ease. Such chargers can be a life saver when traveling by car, or for fully charging multiple devices on your way to the airport.
Remote surge protection with The PowerSquid™. If you travel to a place where the power source may not be protected, it helps to have a small, portable surge protector that will ensure your home theater components, computers, telephone/DSL, and general purpose items are protected from electrical surges at your destination. The PowerSquid™ Computer/Telephone Surge Protector is one good option as it easily accommodates bulky adapters and awkward spaces, making it perfect for tight spots in a home, office or anywhere that requires power.
Device armor using Pelican Micro Cases. Protect your cell phones, PDA's, pagers and other personal gadgets - and even important paperwork or fragile jewelry items - from travel wear and tear, accidental drops and other damage with a polycarbonate casing. The Pelican Micro Case Series™, for example, offers a crushproof, watertight, impact absorbing protection barrier to assure its contents remain safe and dry. These cases are small enough to fit snugly into a purse, briefcase or other carry on.
Power all with a Universal AC/DC Adapter. Ensure Charge any portable device in a pinch with a 1000 MA Deluxe Universal AC/DC power adapter. This ultralight device powers virtually all your portable electronics and serves as a convenient, compact charging solution to use and then neatly store away.
Cord control using devices with retractable cables. When traveling with technology such as a laptop computer, cord control can become problematic for you and those around you. This need not be as there is an array of lightweight, portable cable management solutions available. A Mini Retractable Optical Mouse, Retractable USB 2.0 Cable and Retractable Ethernet Cord Winder are all perfect solutions for the business traveler who needs to save space and avoid wire tangles. It lets you work in tight spaces and packs easily and neatly. The Cableyoyo™ is another good choice, as it allows you to reel and clasp electric power and other cords to their desired length.
Velcro ties, cable wraps and cinch straps are multi-functional, and can help secure and fasten travel items to assure they remain neat, orderly and in good condition upon arrival. With many colors to choose from, you can even implement a color-coding system to take your travel organization effort to the next level.
Label printers are an organizer’s best friend. Labeling the outside of cases and other closed containers will eliminate the need for you to open everything up when searching for something specific. When clearly labeled, you'll know exactly where it is! Labeling luggage can also help you distinguish it from other look-alikes. Label printers and automatic labelers come in many shapes in sizes, and there are even little personal-size units that can hit the road with you so you can re-pack just as well.