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Cables, cables everywhere...

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7 May 2006 - 9:46am
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Cables!

... I just hope I've not left my power cord at home.

Anyone who has travelled by air in the past year knows how tedious some of the rituals of security have become. Laptops, chargers, cables and anything similar are all subject to scrutiny.

Written at: San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, CA.

I'm flying today to see customers and partners in Europe - I've got the following:

  • IBM Thinkpad Laptop + Charger
  • Apple iPod Nano + USB charger cable
  • US cell phone + Nokia charger
  • UK cell phone + Europe Nokia charger
  • Jabra bluetooth headset + charger
  • Targus Airpower
  • Assorted UK and European power converters
  • Headphones
  • Sony Digital Camera

[I'll lay this out and take a photo]

All of this is with me in my hand baggage. It's not heavy - just lots of individual pieces to keep track of.

What the world needs is 'ZENworks for cables' and the ultimate convergent device.

My wish list is:

Laptop with 2GB RAM, great screen, 6 hours battery life, fast processor, small and light.
One phone. With a 5 megapixel camera. Also with a 4GB iPod Nano built in.
One set of headphones. Bluetooth. Able to work with the phone and iPod.
One universal charger. For all of this.

The whole lot should weight less than 2 kilograms (4 lbs).

This wish list isn't far off from reality - IBM/Lenovo, Apple and others have made massive strides with their laptops; Panasonic have exceptionally light yet rugged machines.

Nokia have a great cellphone and camera; there are rumours about real Apple iPod phones.

There are several bluetooth headphones on the market - I just need Shure to make some really good quality Bluetooth E5cs for this.

That's my travelling electronics - I know I travel a lot lighter than many others. I know several people who travel with many many pieces of camera equipment. Some people wouldn't be without their Playstation Portable.

What do you travel with? What couldn't you live without on an extended trip? What would be your ideal 'convergent device'?

Comments as always very welcome!

Written at: San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, CA.




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Mike's picture

Actually, what I find I need

Submitted by Mike (not verified) on 7 May 2006 - 3:20pm.

Actually, what I find I need the most is something like a power strip to plug them all into when I get there. Most hotels still don't have nearly enough outlets at the desk, although they now usually have two. I've taken to bringing a 3 outlet lamp extension cord for that purpose (all of my adapters are 2 prong). If someone created a compact power strip I'd be very happy.

Martin Buckley's picture

.. just discovered my iPod

Submitted by Martin Buckley (not verified) on 7 May 2006 - 4:32pm.

.. just discovered my iPod cable is in my checked luggage. No iPod charging for the next two flights.

Martin Buckley's picture

I've used the 5 Amp lamp

Submitted by Martin Buckley (not verified) on 7 May 2006 - 4:33pm.

I've used the 5 Amp lamp extender a lot. It's small, light and only $3.99.

Grant Ballard's picture

Great thing about an iPod is

Submitted by Grant Ballard (not verified) on 8 May 2006 - 7:10pm.

Great thing about an iPod is that if you get desperate enough, you could probably bum somebody else's cable from them for a quickie charge.

Tony Redfearn's picture

I am suprised you haven't

Submitted by Tony Redfearn (not verified) on 15 May 2006 - 12:09pm.

I am suprised you haven't invented it of persuaded a partner to. If you're in the UK look me up. I will carry your luggage for you then at least you can save on the weight issue. I can whistle/hum tunes as well, though can't promise to remember 4 gigs worth.

ChineseGuy's picture

Your wish list about laptop

Submitted by ChineseGuy (not verified) on 16 May 2006 - 10:24am.

Your wish list about laptop is not hard to fulfill.
Many computer sites now enable you to customize the computer you want. You can try DEll.

Anonymous's picture

:) I have like 10 power

Submitted by Anonymous on 2 October 2008 - 7:43am.

:) I have like 10 power cords at home because each time i was leaving in a business trip i was forgetting it at home, and needed to buy another one. IT'S AMAZING how a little cable like this can ruin your business meeting.

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