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This is branch to talk travel tech - cameras, apps, platforms, mobile/cell phones, satellite phones, video cameras, mp3 players, e-book readers, recording equipment, anything you might want or need to enable or immortalise your travels.
The Travel Tech community will also often talk general tech, geeks that we are, so don't worry if you see posts about email applications, reboots and the latest drive or memory options. :-)
There's a chance that your question has already been answered somewhere on Thorn Tree, so please use the search function before you post a message. This post will stay at the top of the branch, so check the contents of this thread for links and info relevant to whatever you're interested in and feel free to add any useful resources you have found.
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28-Nov-2009 02:43
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artemis2 »
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28-Nov-2009 03:08
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artemis2 »
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Hi all,
Besides my usual mail address i have had a Yahoo account since years.
Since about 6 weeks or so, i can't receive mails anymore....
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28-Nov-2009 01:28
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keppiezbt »
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28-Nov-2009 01:28
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As a travel and tech junkie, I heart my iphone. I've been traveling around using it for 3 months now....took it Europe and Thailand.
Here are the best 11 apps I could find that really help you out when you travel:
http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/good-iphone-travel-apps/
Some people added some in the comments too. I'm particularly interested in the wikime app.
What are you favorites?
posted
27-Nov-2009 19:27
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sulisua »
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28-Nov-2009 04:11
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Hello,
I want to advice the iSayHello language courses for iPhone or iPod Touch!
I used them while travelling across Europe and for me they have been very helpful.
They are not a dictionary more a talking travel help, because they have all important phrases inculded and it really helps a lot to hear how to pronounce Polish, Italian or Spanish.
you can find the of course in the AppStore or you can have a look on isayhello.mobi
Thanks to the developers - it makes traveling easier!
Enjoy
sulisua
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27-Nov-2009 07:54
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blazer123 »
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28-Nov-2009 11:40
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Rayonline »
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GPS...to have or not to have
I do some trekking but it's easy trekking. Lots and lots of day hikes. Teahouse to TH or Guesthouse to GH are fun for me...a week or less,
If it involves camping then I get guides/porters. I don't like to get lost in a jungle or on a mountain and I don't like to carry anything...close to nothing I carry.
I've only recently added a camera to my pack and am in the final process of picking out and buying a netbook. Just replaced my altimeter and compass with a casio pathfinder watch.
I'm a miser on space and weight but am considering a GPS.
For what reason I ask myself?
posted
27-Nov-2009 03:33
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soylentyellow »
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28-Nov-2009 05:53
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joaquinx »
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I have lots of problems with Firefox because it crashes on certain sites (such as the New York times if I am logged in and a comment box is on the same page (but not if I am not logged in or if there is no comment box) as well as the German weekly zeit.de and other "harmless" sites). I've tried uninstalling and installing it again, downgrading to an earlier version, nothing helps, it keeps crashing on certain sites.
The Internet Explorer doesn't crash as often, it still crashes more than it should but considerably less than firefox, but it is really slow and cumbersome, so I thought I'll try Opera instead.
However, when I start Opera, the IE opens instead, shows "http://%22c/Program%20Files/Opera/opera.exe%22" in the address bar and tells me it "cannot display the webpage" ?!
I've tried restarting, uninstalling and installing Opera again, but to no avail. Whenever I start O...
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27-Nov-2009 03:32
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soylentyellow »
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27-Nov-2009 03:32
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soylentyellow »
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I have lots of problems with Firefox because it crashes on certain sites (such as the New York times if I am logged in and a comment box is on the same page (but not if I am not logged in or if there is no comment box) as well as the German weekly zeit.de and other "harmless" sites). I've tried uninstalling and installing it again, downgrading to an earlier version, nothing helps, it keeps crashing on certain sites.
The Internet Explorer doesn't crash as often, it still crashes more than it should but considerably less than firefox, but it is really slow and cumbersome, so I thought I'll try Opera instead.
However, when I start Opera, the IE opens instead, shows "http://%22c/Program%20Files/Opera/opera.exe%22" in the address bar and tells me it "cannot display the webpage" ?!
I've tried restarting, uninstalling and installing Opera again, but to no avail. Whenever I start O...
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26-Nov-2009 20:01
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snan »
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27-Nov-2009 22:28
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tools4fools »
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I have a compact, easy-to-use camera, and I'm looking for something a little higher end. I don't care that much about videos or face recognition (won't be taking many photos of people). I'm looking for the highest picture quality I can get with at least a 10x zoom, and it would be nice if it could work in lower light conditions. My price range is around $300-500 USD and it seems like most of the super-zooms in that range have debatable image quality (based on reading reviews). Any suggestions? I'm currently looking at the Canon Powershot SX20IS and Panasonic Lumix.
posted
26-Nov-2009 01:17
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eppiblue »
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26-Nov-2009 21:00
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scaryant »
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Hi
I have searched on this subject and found a few pages of interest but am still struggling to find an insurer that will cover me for the following:
Single Trip for 3 months to Australia / New Zealand
Currently residing in the Uk, so insurance needs to be based from here
Need to cover £1700 Macbook Pro and £1200 worth of Digital SLR and Lens.
My home and contents policy does cover me for 'away from the home' loss and theft but only for a max of 30 days. Does anyone know of any specialist companies that will offer this, as all of the ones I can find only offer £200 - 300 max for 'valuables'
The only option I have found so far is to insure my laptop and camera using a specialist insurer here in the UK for 'worldwide' coverage but that is around £150 for each item.
Any ideas welcome, thanks.
posted
25-Nov-2009 23:01
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lazio »
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26-Nov-2009 01:43
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scaryant »
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Hi all!
I'm trying to find a cheap place in london (UK) to develop photos (films). So far in my search Boots looks the cheapest one. Have you got any better advice?
posted
25-Nov-2009 10:39
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dead_rasta »
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25-Nov-2009 17:08
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Rayonline »
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I live in Australia and am going to NZ for vacation. I have a navman gps device- does anyone know if i can buy new zealand maps to install in my gps?
posted
25-Nov-2009 04:15
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roomatlas »
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27-Nov-2009 15:42
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madlep »
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Hi all,
Wanted to post about a Google Maps mashup I've made which may be of interest to you guys...
www.RoomAtlas.com plots 53k hotels on an interactive map, with live pricing and availability. Special offers are highlighted, and I've added TripAdvisor reviews, Google Street View, Wikipedia placemarks and hotel photos, with the aim of making it a "one stop" for choosing the right hotel.
Though it's early days, we've had some great feedback and I'm not aware of any similar tool. Hope you'll find it useful - I'd love to hear your feedback.
Happy travels!
posted
25-Nov-2009 00:52
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gibletdinner »
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25-Nov-2009 00:52
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gibletdinner »
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I'm looking to add a travel map of my trip to my blog. Any suggestions for widgets out there that can do this?
Thanks!
posted
24-Nov-2009 19:12
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exiledgooner »
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25-Nov-2009 19:35
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aTallMan »
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anybody know of any free e mail to fax system i can use?
i ve seen the ones you pay for but it isn t worth paying 60usd + a year for the miserable few i intend sending/recieving
posted
24-Nov-2009 11:35
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kodachrome_baby »
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25-Nov-2009 17:54
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westwood »
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I need some help setting up home wireless internet service.
I'm going to be moving in with someone soon who has cable internet service, connecting via a cat5 cable to her PC-based laptop.
I am a mac user and we've tried but found we can't simply plug her cat5 cable into my laptop and connect to the internet. I assume this is because she is a PC and I'm a mac.
I tried to go to radio shack and best buy and ask what equipment or setup we might need for both of us to be able to connect to the internet and the salespeople were completely clueless ("so....you want a splitter?"---I don't know. Is that what I want? If I knew I wouldn't be asking you.)
So. What do I need for both of us to use the internet at her place? Is there a splitter that would allow both a mac and a pc to be on the internet at the same time? If we need a wireless router, is there any particular features...
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posted
23-Nov-2009 16:45
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paco1111 »
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24-Nov-2009 19:30
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kamaaina »
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I am about to start an Africa bicycle tour.I would like to keep a blog to share stories,photos and small video recordings on my way.A veteran bike traveller the ride is not a problem but I don't know much about gadgets.I am looking for a small,compact,digital camera able to make photos with just the minimun quality required to post it in a blog and is cheap 'cause I don't feel comfortable carrying arround expensive stuff. The blog purpose is only to tell about my trip and travel philosophy and not to earn from it or to make it to the 100's best then photo quality is not very important to me but what I want to tell.Mainly views,seldom people portraits. Thank's to everyone.
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