Great gadgets for the digital nomad
When you're on the road, you can't call upon the resources that officebound employees enjoy. But whether your temporary workspace is a table at Starbucks, a hotel lobby, an airport or a client's lunchroom, you've still got to get the work done.
Any gear that you lug around has to be small, light and reliable. Here are some great gadgets that any digital nomad will want to consider.
Print Shop to Go
Forget about waiting at a Kinko's to print that hard-copy report. Planon's Printstik PS910 is a go-anywhere print shop. It weighs just 1.5lb., is powered by a lithium-ion battery and fits easily into a notebook bag, yet it can print from a smart phone, handheld or notebook, either through a USB cable or wirelessly via Bluetooth.
The $300 printer uses thermal technology; a package of three rolls of thermal paper costs $25. That means you get only monochrome documents, but if you really need a quick sales letter, a map or a proposal, the Printstik could be invaluable.
Power Central
So much work, so few power outlets -- it's the nomad's constant dilemma. To the rescue: Belkin's Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger. It turns a single AC outlet into three, delivering electricity to you and those around you. (Sharing that outlet may get you good karma, or even a free latte.) It also provides a pair of USB ports for charging phones, handhelds or media players. And it rotates so that it won't block the second outlet on the wall.
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