10 Must have devices for the mobile you:

Gadgets have fast become an essential part of our lives. I spend a lot of time linking these up for people. It is now difficult to imagine how one could manage without these cool tools. There's a jungle of gadgets out there to meet almost every conceivable need. But then some needs are more important than others. Here is a list of 10 must have gadgets to fulfil your primal tech needs and desires.

 

 

It is no longer just a phone and does much more than beyond plain calling and texting. Smartphones are no longer the luxury that they used to be and the prices have fallen within the reach of most buyers. I remember the days of carrying around a phone the size of a motorcycle battery on a shoulder strap that cost $2500 to purchase and a small fortune to use. then the DynaTAC 8000 coming out The price was some $$3995 in 1983 dollars. now for 120 you can carry a pocket  computer / communicator wherever you go.

 

 

 Notebooks: In today's digital world, almost every task is done digitally. Gone are the day of manually entering the data and maintaining a huge pile of files. From writing a letter to collecting information, preparing a presentation to watching a video, everything is done on a computer. Thus, almost everyone has a laptop. A laptop scores above desktop because of its portability in the fast-paced life.

 

Smartphones: because of the potential to perform numerous chores, are used throughout the day. Thus, even a full charged, high-cost, feature-rich smartphone can run out of battery, anytime. This is possible that your battery goes dead when you need it the most say, to make an emergency call, and you can not have access to the charging point, every time. Thus, it is important that you keep a portable charger with you. For instance, you can get a Solmate solar charger that can be charged via USB or using sunlight. The device, if charged, can be used anywhere, anytime. It comes with various tips to charge most portable devices. 

 

portable power source: This small and easily portable data storage device lets you store data which can be carried along anywhere. As these drives are rewritable, their utility increase. These drives are colloquially known as 'pen drives' and a good-quality pen drive starts from $5 (for 4GB). Available in various variants - from 256 MB to as high as 256 GB - these drives come with different price tags. Generally, an 8GB or 16GB pen drive is fine, however, the storage space depends on users' usage, which helps in making a buying decision. 

  

 

  USB Stick drive: Often you cannot save all your data on your PC, especially the important data. This is because of the limited storage space your computer offers. There are 2 relatively inexpensive solutions.

A: installing a second hard drive. Today most laptops today can handle 2 hard drives with the second being installed in a special caddy, in place of the CD/DVD Drive.

B: Use a portable hard disk drive. From important documents to even a backup of all the contents of your Computer - all can be kept safely on your external hard drive. These drive come in various capacities ranging from 250GB to as high as 6TB.

 

 

Memorable moments can be preserved in the form of photographs and a camera lets you capture them all. While your phone may have a camera, but mobile phone cameras pale in comparison with standalone cameras. If your budget allows you can opt for a DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera to get better picture quality.

 

 

Today's hi-tech life has a side effect - stress and we need something to get rid of the pressure burgeoning in our minds. Music is the ultimate stress buster. This in turn requires a good music player. Some people love listening to music at regular intervals while others listen throughout the day, especially while working. While most phones nowadays have built-in music player, some people prefer a small and compact player like Apple's iPod shuffle. Moreover, audio quality of dedicated music players is often better than that in phones. 

 

 Tablets: This small-sized device has all the key features of a full-sized personal computer. The device has better usability than mobile phones. Some tablets come equipped with ability to make calls, while others don't. This is primarily used for surfing the internet, on the move. But. With the right tools installed you can do almost all the same tasks that you do your PC or Mac surfing internet, writing letters, composing emails, preparing presentations, watching videos and much more. The device prices start from approx $100 CAD and goes as high as $1200. for high end transforming models that double as a notebook.

Next month, a low-cost tablet from Datawind is said to be launching in India , which is priced at Rs 2,999. That's about $50.

 

 

Bluetooth headsets: These devices give users hassle-free wireless connectivity. A user can either use it for conversing over the phone or to listen to music. The device is mostly used while driving as people can easily talk or listen while driving. 

While we're become so dependent on the Internet, anytime-anywhere access to the Web has become a must. The USB data cards can easily connect to a desktop or laptop, thereby allowing you uninterrupted access to the Internet.WindMobile has an unlimited plan for $35

 

 

Our next post will be on Cloud storage. What it is why you should use it and how it can benefit your productivity.