Tech To Go! The gadgets & devices you need on the road
July 16, 2014
A question came in from Burt. He asked, “I drive for a living. A LOT. What kind of technology device(s) would you recommend so that I can stay in contact with the world, yet stay safe while driving?”
Here’s my response to him:
Technology is more and more mobile. As someone who does lots of driving, things you should have (and possibly even MUST have) include:
- Bluetooth headset (for hands-free calling)
- Phone/tablet dock This is something that sometimes suctions to a windshield or driveshaft area depending on your vehicle. It lets you have a HUD (heads up display) on whichever device you want to use. Reasons you might want this: alerts/clocks/maps/weather, etc.
- Power converter Lets face it, our devices are limited by two things – Internet and Power. If we have those, we have the world. So get a power pack /external battery charger / AC Converter – something that lets you keep your devices on!
- Mobile hotspot This is something you need to get through a phone company. If you have a hotspot, you have Internet (provided you have reception).
At the very least, I suggest a bluetooth headset and an iPad (or some sort of tablet). If a tablet isn’t enough (say you need hard-core computing capabilities), better take a laptop.
Bonus accessory for those on the go: Wireless printer!
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