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Forum: Travel Products
Sep 6, 19, 8:29 am
Replies: 4
Views: 988
Posted By xvimbi

Small toiletry push-up or twist-up tubes - where to get them?

Hi y'all,

I am searching all over for small push-up or twist-up tubes to contain deodorants and shave soaps, but I cannot find any. There are plenty of larger options out there, though. But what I...
Forum: Travel Products
Aug 13, 16, 11:36 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,974
Posted By xvimbi

Thanks so much for the suggestions so far. Quite...

Thanks so much for the suggestions so far. Quite a few brands I had never heard of before.

The MEI offerings look really good. Minimalist and no-frills. And they seem to accommodate custom...
Forum: Travel Products
Aug 11, 16, 6:47 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 3,974
Posted By xvimbi

Any "business" carry-on backpacks with usable hip belts out there?

Hi,

I am looking for carry-on backpacks that can be used for business travel, i.e., no loud colors, fancy stuff hanging off of them, etc. They should have a hip belt that is padded and capable of...
Forum: Travel Products
Dec 17, 10, 6:48 am
Replies: 5
Views: 15,200
Posted By xvimbi

I think it's the other way around. The...

I think it's the other way around. The international version has "IATA" in the name, as in "IATA Cabin Trolley", and has dimensions of 21.7" H x 15.7" L x 7.7" D.

You refer to 'domestic' as US....
Forum: TravelBuzz
Dec 3, 10, 9:06 am
Replies: 8
Views: 12,209
Posted By xvimbi

Hm, I actually meant putting a kick scooter in...

Hm, I actually meant putting a kick scooter in one's luggage to take it on a plane, but I can see that my wording was a bit ambiguous...
Forum: TravelBuzz
Nov 26, 10, 7:38 am
Replies: 8
Views: 12,209
Posted By xvimbi

Traveling with a kick scooter. Feasible?

Hi - I'm looking for experiences with traveling with a kick scooter. Any recommendations? How feasible is it really, what models to consider (light and small, but high-quality)? Any other...
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 21, 10, 4:22 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,058
Posted By xvimbi

Check here:...

Check here: http://www.htcphones.com/categoryList.asp?category=HTC_DESIRE_Z&gclid=CLTrsNb3sqUCFUtJ2godPhg5Zw

There is a version for North/South America (at the bottom of the page), but that vendor...
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 19, 10, 1:27 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,743
Posted By xvimbi

Movie rentals start at $1. Regarding prices...

Movie rentals start at $1.

Regarding prices in general, though, iTunes rentals are in line with other programs. Amazon, e.g., charges similar prices.



I think that would be a dream come...
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 16, 10, 2:38 pm
Replies: 371
Views: 19,726
Posted By xvimbi

http://www.quickertek.com/products/macbook_air_cha...

http://www.quickertek.com/products/macbook_air_charger.php
http://mikegyver.com/Store/index.html

These guys make some nice products: http://www.hypershop.com
but Apple didn't like their using...
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 16, 10, 8:14 am
Replies: 371
Views: 19,726
Posted By xvimbi

You can always get some additional, external...

You can always get some additional, external batteries for the MBA just like you seem to have them for the Thinkpad, or choose a seat with a power outlet nearby, or both.
Forum: Travel Products
Nov 14, 10, 7:12 am
Replies: 62
Views: 9,316
Posted By xvimbi

It's this one:...

It's this one: http://www.sweetmarias.com/sweetmarias/grinders/manual-grinders/zassenhaus-175-m-turkish-mill.html
Forum: Travel Products
Nov 13, 10, 3:10 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 9,316
Posted By xvimbi

Apparently, TSA lets you take up to four...

Apparently, TSA lets you take up to four cartridges if you also have a CO2 life vest. Come to think of it, using a life vest as a decoy for making coffee, that's hilarious. A coffee snob in an...
Forum: Travel Products
Nov 13, 10, 3:04 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 9,316
Posted By xvimbi

Zassenhaus has been mentioned before in this...

Zassenhaus has been mentioned before in this thread. That's the one to get. Their other versions are excellent as well if one doesn't want to spring for the high-end, electrical versions.
Forum: Travel Products
Nov 13, 10, 2:44 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 9,316
Posted By xvimbi

I'll second/third the AeroPress. I also use it...

I'll second/third the AeroPress. I also use it daily but I'm not so desperate ;) that I have to take it with me on trips. Check it out at home, it's cheap enough. You might find yourself switching...
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 13, 10, 2:30 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,141
Posted By xvimbi

Occasionally, an iPod might claim that charging...

Occasionally, an iPod might claim that charging is not supported but will charge anyway. Best not to do anything drastic too soon and just give it a moment.
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 10, 10, 9:33 pm
Replies: 371
Views: 19,726
Posted By xvimbi

I've seen you say these things several times now,...

I've seen you say these things several times now, i.e., that you get very fast response times from Dell, etc. Out of curiosity, how much does that cost?

In my experince, service with fast response...
Forum: Travel Products
Nov 8, 10, 11:43 am
Replies: 58
Views: 35,057
Posted By xvimbi

I have had good luck with my three Rimowa pieces,...

I have had good luck with my three Rimowa pieces, one of which I have been using for 20 years. The two newer ones are from the Salsa line, the old one is an aluminum briefcase. So far, no issues...
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 5, 10, 8:20 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,889
Posted By xvimbi

The iPhone warranty is only valid in the country...

The iPhone warranty is only valid in the country the iPhone was purchased, but there seems to be some leeway. You may have better luck with Apple Care, which generally is international.

Check:...
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 5, 10, 4:20 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,889
Posted By xvimbi

All of those that I looked at provide some sort...

All of those that I looked at provide some sort of software that claims to preserve most or all the original functionality of the iPhone. That already indicates that it's not a true unlock. I think...
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 5, 10, 2:26 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,889
Posted By xvimbi

Yes, I know, but as far as I am aware, iPhones...

Yes, I know, but as far as I am aware, iPhones can't be unlocked, unless purchased unlocked to begin with, i.e., they ship unlocked from the manufacturer. I'd like to know if that is correct.
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 5, 10, 2:12 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,889
Posted By xvimbi

I'm waiting for something like this. Just to make...

I'm waiting for something like this. Just to make sure, though, did you have it unlocked or jailbroken?
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 5, 10, 9:36 am
Replies: 85
Views: 4,010
Posted By xvimbi

I think this multitasking issue is a bit blown...

I think this multitasking issue is a bit blown out of proportion.

It strikes me that it is usually the geeks, fiddlers and those dealing with the bits and bytes who demand certain 'bleeding edge'...
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 4, 10, 8:42 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 4,010
Posted By xvimbi

What was that again: "In multitasking, if you see...

What was that again: "In multitasking, if you see a task manager, they blew it". Let's be honest, multitasking is not the strong suit of either one. One restricts what developers can do in order to...
Forum: Travel Technology
Nov 4, 10, 12:22 pm
Replies: 85
Views: 4,010
Posted By xvimbi

Android is certainly a very promising platform,...

Android is certainly a very promising platform, potentially much more flexible than iOS. Unfortunately, flexibility often also means instability, incoherence, etc., but I'm hopeful. What, in your...
Forum: Travel Products
Nov 4, 10, 9:00 am
Replies: 1
Views: 665
Posted By xvimbi

Check out Rimowa.

Check out Rimowa.
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