Belkin USB Charger
June 25, 2008 by Sean R.
Filed under Misc. Gadgets, Peripherals
Belkin’s latest power-strip adds a very smart feature for travelers: USB ports.
The strip has a couple of charge-only sockets along with the three-way mains AC extenders and even comes with a mini-USB cable, obviating the need to carry chargers for most gadgets.
The $25.00 USD box also squeezes in a surge-protector for those untrustworthy hotel power outlets.
Source: PlanetSean.com
Hop-On Unveils $10.00 USD Mobile Phone
May 23, 2008 by Sean R.
Filed under Cellphones, Wireless
Hop-on earlier today launched a no-frills, $10.00 USD phone that the company says is ideal as a backup phone, when traveling abroad, or for people interested in only making calls.
The Hop 1800 is a prepaid cellular phone with no display. The device works with more than 40 U.S. wireless carriers, including AT&T, Cingular, and T-Mobile. Hop-on also offers wireless service.
The concept behind the new device is to offer a phone to people who need it only to talk. U.S. travelers in Europe or Asia, for example, could buy a local SIM card to avoid expensive roaming fees, or people …read more
