With the holiday season rapidly approaching and annual leave allowances begging to be used, this week on Breakfast Tee reviewed some of the essentials that any self-respecting gadget girl needs to ensure a smooth, stress-free vacation…
Sparks and Frankie’s UndetectaBELT
Who’s got time to wait in line for hours at the security clearance gates if you set off the initial buzzer with your belt. Make airport travel a breeze and save having to remove yet another item at security. Long waiting queues for metal detectors are over as undetectaBELT’s strap and buckle are completely metal free. Also great for jeans that won’t stay up, baggy waistbands, stopping the back gap, maternity clothes that are loose or open the top button and for those who are in between sizes and not ready to splurge on a new wardrobe
$AU29.99, available from www.sparksandfrankie.com.au
Special nzgirl offer – order up to 3 undetectaBELTs and pay only $AU10.00 shipping
LG C310 Dual Sim Phone
LG Mobile have just released its first active-active dual SIM handset, the C310 – genius let me tell you ladies! The C310’s simultaneous dual SIM capability allows you to have two SIMs actively in use, meaning you can receive calls and texts on either number at any one time. For jet-setting gadget girls, the C310’s dual active dual SIM means you can use the same phone for home and one for travelling; but with two different billing accounts, making communicating abroad a breeze and helping to avoid those nasty roaming suprises. Also good for those on a work phone, with one SIM that is paid for by the business and one for personal use or those who like to shop around for the best network rates for calling versus texting etc
$199.00, available exclusively from 2degrees from early December
Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale
It’s a given that every gadget girl loads up on shopping while overseas – whether for herself or presents for others. Make sure you don’t get stung with excess luggage fees by actively monitoring your total luggage allowance with the portable Balanzza scale that ensures you’re able to accurately measure your suitcase. There are no handles, the scale itself is the grip making it very ergonomic, you can easily switch between lb and kg. Just lift the luggage, wait for the beep and read the weight.
From $61.50, available from www.globaltravelproducts.co.nz
1ABOVE the World’s First Aerotonic™ Flight Beverage
1ABOVE’s unique hypotonic formulation (that tastes like a cross between flat Lucozade or lemon and barley water) contains no chemical sweeteners and only 60 calories per one litre bottle and is designed to rapidly absorb into your body to help you arrive hydrated and in the best shape possible after a long haul flight. 1ABOVE is also packed with essential B vitamins that need to be replaced daily to help you release energy from the food you eat and combat the effects of jetlag. By staying hydrated, the founders claim you will also help protect your body’s defense system by maintaining your body’s natural barriers (aka mucus) against bacteria in the ears, eyes, nose, throat and lungs, which often dry out when breathing dry circulated air. 1ABOVE also contains 67% of the Vitamin C you need daily.
$6.50 for 1L, available from Auckland International Airport departure lounge or visit www.fly1above.com
Cocoon GRID-IT! Organizer
I came across this wonder while in Las Vegas for CES – it’s one of my favourite finds! A series of interlacing woven elastic strands keep all your gadgets at your finger tips. This is an absolute must-have to take with me to keep my gadgets (phone, ipod, camera, video camera, passport etc) all in one place in my handbag – who has time to fumble around and find things – or worse, not find them because you left them sitting on the Starbucks counter in the other terminal.
From $US14.99, available from www.cocooninnovations.com
What are your travel must-haves and essentials?
Any gadgets you can’t leave home without?
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