TRAVEL GADGETS

Travel gadgets are perfect for anyone planning on making a trip. Travel gadgets range from solar-powered backpacks to global cell phones. Check out these great travel gadgets at HowStuffWorks.

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How Virtual Laser Keyboards Work

If you use the computer a lot, you certainly are familiar with the feel of your fingers on the keyboard as you type. Could you type on a keyboard made only of light?

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  • How Auto-detecting Power Converters Work
    How Auto-detecting Power Converters Work

    If you travel abroad with your electronic gear, then you know the challenges associated with finding the right kind of power. What's an easy solution? See more »

  • How Garmin Updates Work
    How Garmin Updates Work

    When you're directionally challenged and think of north as "up," a GPS may be a lifesaver. But it's not going to be much help if your maps are all out of date. See more »

  • How Global Cell Phones Work
    How Global Cell Phones Work

    Maybe you have great cell phone coverage in the United States, but what happens if you need to leave the country for a business trip? Can you get a phone that will work everywhere you go? See more »

  • How GPS Photo Taggers Work
    How GPS Photo Taggers Work

    It used to be that you could have boxes full of photos and no idea where you took them. That was the 20th century. Now we have GPS photo taggers. See more »

  • How GPS Receivers Work
    How GPS Receivers Work

    For less than $100, you can get a pocket-sized gadget that will tell you exactly where you are on Earth at any moment. As long as you have a GPS receiver and a clear view of the sky, you'll never be lost again. Learn more! See more »

  • How Hand-powered Generators Work
    How Hand-powered Generators Work

    If you travel and you like gadgets, chances are you've been on the road when the batteries gave out. What if you could generate power for your gizmos yourself? See more »

  • How PDAs Work
    How PDAs Work

    PDAs give you big-time computing power on the go. Learn about PDA technology, get PDA buying tips, read PDA reviews and compare prices on popular PDA models. See more »

  • How Satellite Internet Receivers Work
    How Satellite Internet Receivers Work

    Connecting to the Internet in this day and age is pretty painless. But for really remote populations or frequent travelers, getting on the Web may take a satellite Internet receiver. See more »

  • How Solar Battery Chargers Work
    How Solar Battery Chargers Work

    A solar battery charger is very useful if you're trapped in the woods with no cell phone and no transportation -- as long as you're out on a sunny day in broad daylight. See more »

  • How Solar-powered Backpacks Work
    How Solar-powered Backpacks Work

    If your backpack were solar-powered, you could charge your cell phone, PDA and laptop in the middle of the desert. You might even be able to Google your way out of the searing sun. See more »

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