Gadget overload can undermine vacation travel
[2008-7-21]
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Let's approach this problem from two directions. First, for thosewho really need to travel with a bunch of high-tech devices, we'lltalk about some things that will help. Veteran road warriorsalready know most of this but it may help those who only travel forvacations.
Get charged up: Every device that you carry should be capable of working when yougo through security. Computers should compute, radios and MP3players should play and digital cameras should be capable of takingand displaying photos.
Organization pays: If you have accessories such as ethernet cables, battery chargers,extra memory cards and other items with wires or batteries, putthem in a single clear plastic baggy. Otherwise, the security folksmay need to paw through your luggage to find all the little wiresand gizmos that show up on the scanner.
Don't overexplain: Obviously you should answer questions if you are asked. But don'tstart explaining unless you are asked. It often sounds defensive oreven suspicious. Believe me, the security person has seen plenty ofelectronic devices before the ones in your baggage. So don't assumehe's going to be puzzled by your MP3 player.
Don't try to hide things: This should be obvious but I've personally seen it in securitylines. People poke gadgets in hidden pouches of luggage. That, ofcourse, makes the security person even more interested.
The other angle we'll look at it — and my favorite — iswhether you can leave some of your technology at home.
By taking all your gizmos, you have more stuff to carry around. Andif you carry high-tech devices you feel obliged to use them. Simplesolution: Take a break from e-mail, texting and instant messagingif you can.
There are still other reasons. Expensive high-tech devices aremagnets for thieves, for instance, and they can get left behind orlost on a trip.
Still, I realize the world has shifted and many of us — meincluded — end up carrying some gadgets along.
So here's a compromise: Multifunctional devices — say aniPhone or other small device with the same features — makeenormous sense for travelers. A single device can handle thefunctions of e-mail, phone, GPS and even camera.
Let's approach this problem from two directions. First, for thosewho really need to travel with a bunch of high-tech devices, we'lltalk about some things that will help. Veteran road warriorsalready know most of this but it may help those who only travel forvacations.
Get charged up: Every device that you carry should be capable of working when yougo through security. Computers should compute, radios and MP3players should play and digital cameras should be capable of takingand displaying photos.
Organization pays: If you have accessories such as ethernet cables, battery chargers,extra memory cards and other items with wires or batteries, putthem in a single clear plastic baggy. Otherwise, the security folksmay need to paw through your luggage to find all the little wiresand gizmos that show up on the scanner.
Don't overexplain: Obviously you should answer questions if you are asked. But don'tstart explaining unless you are asked. It often sounds defensive oreven suspicious. Believe me, the security person has seen plenty ofelectronic devices before the ones in your baggage. So don't assumehe's going to be puzzled by your MP3 player.
Don't try to hide things: This should be obvious but I've personally seen it in securitylines. People poke gadgets in hidden pouches of luggage. That, ofcourse, makes the security person even more interested.
The other angle we'll look at it — and my favorite — iswhether you can leave some of your technology at home.
By taking all your gizmos, you have more stuff to carry around. Andif you carry high-tech devices you feel obliged to use them. Simplesolution: Take a break from e-mail, texting and instant messagingif you can.
There are still other reasons. Expensive high-tech devices aremagnets for thieves, for instance, and they can get left behind orlost on a trip.
Still, I realize the world has shifted and many of us — meincluded — end up carrying some gadgets along.
So here's a compromise: Multifunctional devices — say aniPhone or other small device with the same features — makeenormous sense for travelers. A single device can handle thefunctions of e-mail, phone, GPS and even camera.
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