Pack the Right Gadgets for the Road

There are countless ways your business travel plans can go awry: a canceled flight that leaves you stranded for hours; the screaming baby a few rows back; and the hefty surcharge for overweight luggage.   But FareCompare.com chief executive Rick Seaney, who spends a fair bit of time in the air, says a few gadgets can make the difference between a stressful trip and a calm one.  

The Federal Aviation Administration doesn't allow you to keep your phone and other gadgets on during takeoffs and landings, but people are doing it anyway.

Smartphones can do just about anything, except last all day if you're a heavy users.  That's why there's an entire industry dedicated to battery packs that will keep your gadgets going long after the internal battery dies. We put together our favorite gadgets for you in the gallery below.

Day 7: The Sennheiser RS 120 Wireless Headphones allow users to hear every second of what they?re watching on TV, while giving those around them the gift of peace and quiet this Christmas. Who needs the 12 Days of Christmas? 20 Gadgets of Christmas is our daily column showcasing the best gifts this holiday season. ...

My iPhone battery is always running low.  Everyday by mid-day my battery it's practically dead, meaning if I'm going to be out for the evening, I need to remind myself to bring my charger from home.  That doesn't always happen. For a while I resorted to carrying around the Mophie powerstation mini an external battery with a USB port that can power most mobile devices, but I hated carrying around two phone-sized things to stay charged.

Here’s how you can help make sure those who are lacking the basics, like a smartphone or a laptop, are well dressed for the digital age. Also, in this holiday gift guide, toys, cameras, games and more.

Do you want a set of nice headphones? Do you want a set of headphones endorsed by Dr. Dre? If the answer to both of those questions is “yes,” then perhaps Beats headphones are for you. The question, as it is with many luxury brands, is whether you want to spend $300 for a pair of headphones, and why.

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