Wireless Wednesday for 3/25/15: New Spring Travel Gadgets

Rick and Mitch look at some new gadgets for travelers.

Have a listen:

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 Note the segment aired fine on the radio, my taping of the show had issues with the recorder, causing some portions to drop. That included the end of Impecca's Bamboo Keyboard, all of the Aquapac and all but the end of Incipio.  - Any questions, please let me know.

1.  Impecca's Bamboo - Bluetooth Portable Keyboard

www.impecca.com

Need a portable keyboard to take with you on the road? Be eco-friendly with Impecca.
he new Impecca bamboo and wood smartphone and tablet accessories: the Impecca Bamboo Bluetooth Keyboard for tablets, smartphones, iPhones, Androids, and Bluetooth compatible devices, along with natural Impecca Bamboo and Wood Cases for iPhone 6, iPad Air and iPad mini.

The keyboards and cases are well designed and developed for the eco-conscious consumer. You get something different with bamboo and wood, so the accessories are great for business offices, like doctors or lawyers, the home office, schools, or any person or organization that likes the natural wood or exotic look.

In addition to performance and being eco-friendly, these products are also comfortable to use and offer ergonomic comfort to users. Power users will appreciate the comfort of these accessories.

The products come in at great price points- $49.99-$79.99.

2. eBags Packing Cubes (Now in New Colors)

The best $20 or so you will spend before your head off on your trip....

Fit more in your bags with eBags packing cubes.
- Large: 17.5 x 12.75 x 3.25, Medium: 13.75 x 9.75 x 3, Small: 11 x 6.75 x 3
- Guaranteed for life under the eBags Lifetime Warranty
- Includes premium YKK® zippers with corded pulls for a lifetime of opening and closing
- Guaranteed for life under the eBags Lifetime Warranty
- Highest construction standards utilized and interior seams fully finished for durability
- Mesh top panel for easy identification of contents, and ventilation

 

3. Aquapac

$20-$45  depending on the size

Protect your gear and valauables if you are going to the beach or out on the water

All Aquapac cases were redesigned to use polyurethane instead of PVC.
- Polyurethane is 100% recyclable and more environmentally-friendly
- Can withstand temperatures from -40° F to 122° F
- Thinner than PVC, making it easier to operate controls
- The Large Whanganui Case has Class 5 water protection, AquaPac's highest, meaning it is waterproof and submersible to depths greater than 12 feet
- Large size provides room enough for boat registration papers, maps, first aid kits, electronic items, purses, wallets, cash, passports and other vital documents
- Designed with 4 eyelets for easy attachment to canoes and kayaks

 

4.  Incipio Cases for your Smartphone

In the $20-30 range

The versatile STOWAWAY Case is the perfect solution for protecting your device and storing up to three credit cards. Constructed of a soft-touch Plextonium polycarbonate outer shell, and a shock absorbent Flex2O polymer core, the dual-layer design ensures twice the device protection, while offering the convenience of credit card storage.

 

5. Kinivo - Bluetooth Car Kit with Multipoint  

Model BTC455

Turns existing car stereos into Bluetooth compatible stereo systems. For that long spring break drive you have ahead of you. Makes things easier and keeps you safe.

·         Allows you to take calls hands free, stream music, and listen to navigation instructions over the car’s speakers

·         Features automatic syncing to your mobile device
·         Allows you to connect and simultaneously  sync up to two devices to your car’s stereo system via multi-point Bluetooth 4.0 technology
·         Enables you to operate your device’s voice-command functionality through its built-in microphone
·         Offers control over audio tracks, including play, pause, previous song and next song
·         Easily connects to your car’s stereo system via 3.5mm audio input port

Available at: www.amazon.com
Price: $44.95
Website: www.kinivo.com

*App of the week*

KeyMe mobile app

Free
Create a "digital copy" of your keys that you can use anytime to get new keys produced.

This is a seamless multi-platform experience – keys can be saved via the app, then accessed and printed at a kiosk in the event of a lockout.  The app can be downloaded at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/keyme-digital-keychain/id663884543?mt=8