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Road Load
June 08, 2012
The latest, greatest gadgets for plugged-in road warriors
With the recent debut of <a href="http://apple.com/ipad" target="_blank">Apple's high-resolution new iPad</a> ($499-$829, <a href="http://www.apple.com/" target="_blank">apple.com</a>), our favorite new cases to carry it in are the <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/tablet-accessories/keyboards/devices/9780" target="_blank">Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio</a>, a folding case sporting a built-in, solar-powered Bluetooth keyboard ($130, <a href="http://www.logitech.com/" target="_blank">logitech.com</a>); and <a href="http://justoneeye.com/ipad-case.html" target="_blank">The Row's</a> streamlined case, a smooth black calf-skin leather case with an exposed zip-fastening along the outer edge, plus a suede-lined interior featuring a pocket and mirror ($1,900, <a href="http://www.justoneeye.com/" target="_blank">justoneeye.com</a>). <a href="http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/New_Puffer_Jacket.shtml" target="_blank">Scottevest's lightweight 19-pocket puffer jacket</a> will keep you warm and stylish, while discreetly holding loads of items, including your iPad. It's made of quilted nylon and offered in two colors ($190, <a href="http://www.scottevest.com/" target="_blank">scottevest.com</a>). Stay in touch with <a href="http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxys3/index.html" target="_blank">Samsung's new Galaxy S III cell phone</a>, which is already getting rave reviews. It's powerful and thin, while packing a bright 4.8-inch display, expandable memory and dual cameras. Best of all, it uses savvy "natural interaction" technology that intelligently responds to you ($695-$799 without contract, <a href="http://www.samsung.com/" target="_blank">samsung.com</a>). The <a href="http://cellinijewelers.com/?page=watchdetail&bid=4&coll=&itemnum=BR%2002-94%20Carbon" target="_blank">Bell & Ross BR 02-94 professional diving watch</a> is armed with a chronograph that simultaneously measures several diving or decompression times, with water resistance up to 500 meters ($5,900, <a href="http://www.cellinijewelers.com/" target="_blank">cellinijewelers.com</a>). <a href="http://www.wempe.de/artikel-329-bereich-breguet.htm" target="_blank">Breguet's revised stainless steel Type XX</a> — originally conceived for French aviators and mariners — includes self-winding mechanical movement and the famous flight-specific "fly-back" function ($9,700, <a href="http://www.wempe.com/" target="_blank">wempe.com</a>). At just 4.4 pounds, the <a href="http://www.wacom.com/en/Products/Cintiq/Cintiq12WX.aspx" target="_blank">Cintiq 12WX electronic drawing panel</a> is an intelligent portable display for artists and people who like to handwrite notes. The screen rotates for convenience, and can lay flat to upright by adjusting its integrated stand. Its 1,024 pressure sensitivity levels mean you always draw the exact line thickness you intended. ($999, <a href="http://www.wacom.com/" target="_blank">wacom.com</a>). Instantly share your hi-def travel videos wirelessly with <a href="http://us.toshiba.com/video-electronics/camcorders/camileo-air10" target="_blank">Toshiba's Camileo Air 10HD Wi-Fi camcorder</a>. Records 1080p hi-def video and 16 megapixel still shots. A built-in Wi-Fi chip connects over the air to your computer or directly to online services ($159.95, <a href="http://www.toshiba.com/" target="_blank">toshiba.com</a>).
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