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Travel Gear ATH-ANC29 QuietPoint Noise-Cancelling Headphones

The ATH-ANC29 QuietPoint Noise-Cancelling Headphones are 87 percent efficient in reducing airplane noise and at the same time delivers high quality audio sound. The new modern design ATH-ANC29 headphones are intended for comfort and can be used with smartphones, computers, ipods, ipads and inflight entertainment systems. The headphone comes with a quarter plug adapter, airline adapter and AAA battery which when depleted audio will continue to work. At $99.00 a good choice when you need to cancel out noice when traveling on a plane.

Two indispensible new travel items

When traveling there is always the dilemma of which travel products  to to take with you. In preparing for a one month trip through some safe and not-so-safe countries, Vagablond Travel has tested a bunch of new travel products to see which will be good enough to win a corner in their carry-on luggage. Read more for the results.

Via: Vagablond

Travel Accessories: Hand-Held Deluxe Texas Hold 'Em

Take Texas hold ‘Em   wherever you go with this palm sized electronic poker game. Play up to six computer players with real casino action, voice and sound effects. This small electronic game gives you the rules for 25 of the most popular forms of poker. Play limit, pot limit, or no limit.  The electronic casino game also features a glossary of all the popular poker terms plus a rule guide to the game. With this easy-to-see LCD screen, you will clearly see you cards. The game talks and announces the winning hand while also telling you the odds of winning with your first two cards, just like on TV! Fold, check, call, bet, raise. Price: $29.95  

Travel Gadgets:Wind Up Mobil Charger

One of the most frustrating experiences while traveling is when I can't find an electric plug to charge my phone especially, when traveling by car. The Wind Up Mobile Charger is for instances when electricity can't be reached just turn it vigorously for a few minutes and the Wind Up Mobile Phone Charger creates enough energy to power your mobile for 25-30 minutes.

• Reusable and convenient
  • Lightweight and compact - perfect for when you're travelling
  • Saves you money
  • Safe to use
  • Compatible with many of the following models: Nokia, Siemens, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Samsung.

Travel with the Reader Digital Book from Sony

Ultra portable, this is a great travel gadget. The Reader Digital Book can be held in one hand, its lightweight, compact, weighing only nine ounces and is half an inch thin holding up to 160 eBooks. With a single charge it can turn up to 7,500 pages. A better alternative to carrying big books and this little travel gadget can be taken anywhere  when you are traveling.

Source:Sonystyle.com

Road Trip Gadget

Globalstar Handheld Satellite Phone

We know most people already have cellphones, however what about all those times we are somewhere and there is no signal it could be quite frustrating, especially when you are lost or need help with your broken down vehicle. Forbes Traveler.com recommends the Globalstar Hand Held phone as top travel gadgets, which is a satellite phone and works on standard U.S. dialing system. It always works outside of cellular range and even if local telephone infrastructure is interrupted you still have service.

Price: $660
For more information: Globalstar Handheld Satellite Phone

Travel gadget

This waterproof MP3 player you can take with you everywhere you go on your travels including any water sport – with the Freestyle Audio Digital Music Player (DMP). This is waterproof, shock resistant, lightweight and durable. The Freestyle DMP can travel anywhere you go – on land or in the water. Holds up to 325 of your favorite songs and easily downloads MP3 files.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

•	Waterproof, completely submergible up to 10 ft.
•	Form fitting, sizeable earplugs designed to keep sound in and water out
•	Adjustable over-ear wraps hold headphones in place
•	Ultra lightweight; locking synch keeps wires out of your way
•	Compatible with all standard 3.5mm audio jacks
•	Pair with Freestyle Audio’s waterproof mp3 player for optimal waterproof sound

Starts at $199.95 for 1GB memory. Freestyle Audio.