TRAVEL TIPS New Technology Works For BusinessTravelers (NAPSA)—Whether they’re traveling by plane, train or automobile, business travelers want to stay connected. Fortunately, a new generation of electronic devices makes it easier than ever for travelers to stay in touch with co-workers, family, friends, and the comforts of home while on the roadorin theair. Here are a few examples: At The Airport Even if your computer isn’t equipped for wireless connectivity, now you can go with what’s known as a wireless card. This can convert downtime in the lounge into productive time. Travel lighter and with less confusion by bringing a single charger that can keep all your electronic devices charged and working. On Board The Plane Get through security checks quickly by storingall your gadgets in one accessible place so that you can easily put them all through the X-ray machine at one time. Noise-canceling headphones can provide peace and quiet on even thenoisiest flight. Using a collapsible keyboard lets you turn a handheld device into a notebook, so you can create and store important documents and send them when you land. In Your Rental Car If you have to call while driving, use a hands-free headset. Increasingly, in state after state, it’s the law. Options range from a simple earbud to headsets with Bluetooth technology. Travel lighter and with less confusion by bringing a single charger that can keepall your electronic devices charged and working. Bring your music—or podcasts—with you on your MP3 player and play them through the sound system of your rental car with a device called an FM modulator. At The Hotel Bring all the work you need and a few movies to watch on your laptop or your hotel TV on a portable hard drive. If you need to make highspeed connections in your hotel room and you’re not sure the room is equipped, bring your own USB cable. e Add a bit of entertainment to your stay by enjoying the music loaded to your MP3 player through portable speakers. To learn more, including information about the latest accessories to aid travelers, visit www. DigitalTips.org.
