GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL ................. Pocket friendly

GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL  Pocket friendly



Mini gizmos for your pockets or your purse; who said good things don't come in small packages?

POWER BANKS WITH EXTRA CAPACITY AND CONNECTORS

If you want a power bank with a large battery ­ or if you have different devices, and need a range of connectors, you might want to check out the following options...
For capacity, consider Portronics Charge II, which boasts of a meaty 12000mAh battery. It also has two USB ports; one meant for tablets and smartphones while the other works only with smartphones. Alternatively, you could opt for the rugged Go Puck 3X (4400mAh) or the 5X (6500mAh) that's bundled with seven types of connectors to support your Apple, Nokia, LG, Sony Ericsson and PSP gaming console. Also, both Go Pucks boast of a thick, outer rubber casing that makes them resistant to drops and vibrations.
· http://www.portronics.com, Charge II (`3,299) · gopuck.com, 3X (`4,500), 5X (`6,500)

SLIM BATTERY BACKUP...
Whether you charge your smartphone or tablet with a power bank or from a wall socket, you still need a cable to connect the two...
Well, not if you're using Nomad's ChargeCard or ChargeKey.

The ChargeCard ­ the size of a credit card and as thick as two stacked together ­ sports a cut-off corner to reveal either a microUSB or an Apple Lightning connector, (depending on which model you buy). At the centre of the card, there is a flattened, flip-out cable that connects to any standard USB port. The ChargeKey sports a similar flat design, which allows you to add it to your keychain.

What's more, if you place an order for two products from the Nomad website, shipping is free.
· http://www.hellonomad.com, $29 each (ships to India) 

USB ON-THE-GO FOR YOUR PC AND SMARTPHONE

Copying data to and from the computer and your Android smartphone requires a cable and involves some effort. The Kingston DataTraveler microDuo and the Sandisk Ultra Dual USB drive will save you the hassle of using a wire. These tiny gizmos sport a connector on either side ­ a full-sized USB for computers and a microUSB for an Android smartphone or tablet. So, you can connect these to your PC, copy files onto them, and then connect the same drive to your smartphone to transfer your data.

Now, these drives won't work with every Android device. First, your handset needs to have Android v4.0 (or higher). Second, your smartphone also needs to have USB On-The-Go (OTG). Check your box for detailed specs or run a web search to find out if your gadget supports this feature. If both these conditions are met, using both drives is as simple as plug-and-play.
· http://www.kingston.com, 8GB (`500), 16GB (`1,200), 32GB (`2,200) · http://www.sandisk.in, 16GB (`1,199), 32GB (`1,385), 64GB (`3,800) 

CREDIT CARD-SIZED PEN DRIVE

 Don't you hate it when you need a pen drive urgently only to realise you have forgotten to carry it with you? Well, your wallet is always carry it with you? Well, your wallet is always with you, so you could use one of its credit card slots to house a flat USB drive. Moser Baer, Microware and a few other brands have a wide variety of these credit card-sized drives, and at affordable prices. Now, these devices are slower in copying files (you will get about 8MB/s read and 3-4MB/s write speeds), but what they lack in data transfer rates, they make up for in convenience. All you have to do is choose the right capacity: A 4GB drive is enough for documents, while higher capacities will be required for multimedia content.
· shop.moserbaer.in, 4GB (`499), 8GB (`599) · http://www.microware.in, 4GB (`499) 

PINT-SIZED TRAVEL CHARGER

If you're a globe trotter, you will appreciate the utility of RCA's Ultra World Travel Charger that supports over 10 kinds of power sockets that are in use across the world.

The slider switch on the charger lets you change its plug points, making it compatible with sockets in every continent, whether the UK, US, Europe or Australia. This gizmo accepts multiple plug types (flat pins, broad 3-pin, etc) and also includes two USB ports on its side for fast-charging smart phones, tablets and portable game consoles as well.

Now you will not need to carry differ ent adapters for each device to charge your gadgets at transit airports.
http://www.ebay.in, http://www.flipkart.com, http://www.shopclues.com, `1,499 

POCKET SPEAKER

Mobile devices have made it easier to carry your music with you. And if you are travelling light, then you might want to opt for the dinky JBL Micro e travelling light, then you might want to opt for the dinky JBL Micro Wireless ­ a Bluetooth speaker that's small enough to fit inside your shirt pocket or strung from your backpack. The 3W mono speaker can be connected to your devices via Bluetooth, or using the 3.5mm connector, which is neatly wrapped around it. It has a built-in lithium-ion battery that will give you five hours of play time. And it also sports a 3.5mm line out, so that you can connect another Micro to increase output.

This dinky little speaker is loud and capable of clear audio. Given its size, it doesn't handle bass too well and distorts a bit when the volume is cranked up to maximum. That said, its con venient design and decent performance makes it a must-have.· harmanaudio.in, (`3,490)

Mihir Patkar TL140518