The best ... travel gadgets
An iron that folds flat, a camcorder that fits into a shirt pocket, and more
Garmin Oregon 550
This waterproof hand-held navigator allows “outdoorsy types” to snap photos, which are then “automatically geotagged with the precise location.”
Price: $499
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Contact: Abesofmaine.com
Source: The New York Times
Mobile power pack
This dynamo holds enough energy to charge a cell phone several times over and “give your iPod about three hours of extra play time on a long flight.”
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Price: $150
Contact: Tumi.com
Source: Domino
Rowenta travel iron
“Less than 8 inches long,” this tiny steamer packs “tons of wrinkle-busting power” and folds flat to fit into carry-on luggage.
Price: $39
Contact: Jr.com
Source: Every Day With Rachael Ray
LG DP885 portable DVD player
Perfect for long road trips, this DVD player has a swiveling 8.5-inch LCD screen and intuitive controls that kids can easily master.
Price: $169.99
Contact: Amazon.com
Source: Good Housekeeping
MD-6 Mini speakers
These “amps” deliver “surprisingly rich background music” given their mere 5-ounce heft.
Price: $79.95
Contact: Nokiausa.com
Source: Domino
Creative Vado camcorder
Slender enough to slip into a shirt pocket, this device records up to two hours of video and comes with a rechargeable battery.
Price: $99.99
Contact: Amazon.com
Source: Shop Smart
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