| NEEDHAM, MA, DECEMBER 11, 2006 - It�s that joyous
time of year again! With one exception� with just two weeks to go
until Christmas, you�re pulling your hair out because you still can�t find
a gift for that special someone who seems to have everything. Fortunately,
if that special someone happens to be one of the millions of jet-setting,
road-weary business travelers who seemingly spends more time on a plane,
cab or hotel room than they do at home, a firm that serves the technology
needs of those travelers has identified several new gadgets and gizmos
that are sure to make them smile when they unwrap your gift.
Unlike years ago where a worn address book, travelers�
checks and some paper airline tickets were all a business traveler needed
to jet around the world, it seems as if today the modern traveler is more
wired than a Hen House and can�t think of starting a trip without a myriad
of gizmos and gadgets. KoolConnect Technologies should know.
Their company provides ultra-advanced HD in-room entertainment systems
in luxury hotels and over the past several years has had to expand their
systems to accommodate affluent travelers who want to hook up their iPods,
laptops, digital cameras and other gadgets to their televisions while on
the road.
Since KoolConnect expects this gadget trend to
continue and evolve as electronics become even more pervasive among travelers,
they�ve weeded through the specs, acronyms and Gigabits, sorted through
literally thousands of gadgets and have come up with a list of the Top
Ten Perfect Gifts for the tech-savvy traveler:
10. SONY PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE
PSP�
Who says games are just for kids? Even
executives will love the fun and excitement of the Sony Playstation®
in transit! Much more than simply a mobile Playstation, the PSP�
is a lightweight and compact portable entertainment center with MP3 and
video playback capabilities, a high-resolution 4.3 inch color TFT LCD screen,
built in stereo system, input/ output connectivity and more. Games may
be played online against other players via the 802.11 b Wi-Fi feature and
users will simply adore the wide variety of cinema entertainment on this
amazing handheld.
9. NOKIA N72 CELLULAR PHONE
Savvy and chic, the Nokia N72 cellular phone
not only incorporates the latest advancements in cellular technology, but
enhances its users� smart and sophisticated sense of style. This mega-hip
phone comes in both pearl pink and gloss black with a matching wrist strap
and headset while allowing for photo and video enhancement with Adobe Photoshop
Album Starter Edition. Furthermore, the N72 has USB 2.0 connectivity, Bluetooth
capability, is available in Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900) frequency and
allows for up to 20 MB of internal dynamic memory. Tech-savvy
and chic!
8. APPLE® IPOD®
The true definition of entertainment in transit,
Apple® has released its 5th generation of luxury audio devices just
in time for the holidays. Now available in a thinner design and five stylish
colors, the iPod® 5G holds up to 20,000 songs, 25,000 photos and nearly
100 hours of video for endless media and audio entertainment while traveling,
shopping or just hanging out at home. It seems like everyone has
an iPod® these days so don�t let your loved one be left out!
7. BOSE QUIETCOMFORT® 2 ACOUSTIC NOISE
CANCELLING® HEADPHONES
Air travel is more hectic and cumbersome than
ever, but at least you can enjoy some peace and quite during the flight!
If your loved one has had enough of jet noise, flight announcements, crying
babies and other airline noise pollution, then get them the luxuriously
designed Bose Quiet Comfort® headphones. Their patented noise reduction
technology was specifically engineered for airline travel, and blocks out
all background sounds while providing a clear, rich audio experience for
movies, music and much more.
6. TOMTOM ONE PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM
WITH BLUETOOTH COMPATIBILITY
Navigation systems are sizzling hot gifts this
year and if your special someone spends a lot of time in the car on business,
then the TomTom One is perfect. The TomTom ONE portable GPS navigation
system combines the portability and cutting edge technology of a GPS touch
screen with an elegant and simplistic design. User friendly and compact,
the TomTom One includes a Plug & Go pre-installed memory card, which
means there�s no need to download or manage complicated software, and contains
the latest and most complete maps available. With the TomTom One, the user
is ensured a quick safe route with door-to-door navigation from anywhere
in the country. And since that special someone will be singing
your praises each time they use the TomTom to avoid a traffic jam, it�ll
be the gift that keeps on giving!
5. SAMSONITE DUAL WATTAGE CONVERTER KIT
A must have for the ladies! Never �fry�
your gadget again while traveling overseas! The Dual Wattage Converter
kit allows you to use your travel iron, hair dryer and other appliances
around the globe by converting 240-volt foreign electricity to US standard
120-volt. Its five county coded-adapters help the traveler to easily plug
into corresponding outlets in the UK, Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa,
the Middle East and North and South America. And to put it�s value
in perspective, it could be mean the difference between your special someone
attending that big sales meeting with spectacular curly hair, or a flat,
lifeless �do!
4. LINGO TR-2203 PACIFICA TALK TALKING TRANSLATOR
Nothing�s more frustrating than not being able
to communicate properly when asking directions, ordering a meal or stumbling
through basic conversations in a foreign land. With the Lingo
TR_2203 Pacifica Talk Talking Translator, your favorite traveler will no
longer have to learn a foreign language to converse overseas. This state
of the art translator converts over 200,000 words and 25,000 useful and
popular phrases in 10 different languages, and then teaches the user how
to phonetically pronounce the words at the touch of a button. Also acting
as a business organizer, the Lingo TR_2203 allows the user to store all
appointments, contacts and memos, provides metric and currency conversions
and holds real world time in over 200 cities. Light and compact (5.5 ounces),
the Lingo Pacifica Talk 10 is small enough to fit in a shirt or pant pocket
and has an easy-to-use keyboard.
3. DELPHI XM MYFI� PORTABLE SATELLITE RADIO
As hectic as traveling is, it can be equally
dull. With the Delphi XM MyFi� Portable Satellite Radio, however,
your special someone will never be bored. They�ll enjoy real time
content from a huge array of custom radio stations, 24 hours a day from
anywhere in the world. This incredible portable audio device additionally
incorporates the XM Ultimate Playlist, up to 5 hours of fresh content and
a host of XM channels (with no computer downloading or list management)
live from coast to coast by satellite feed. The Delphi XM MyFi unit can
also wirelessly transmit to any FM radio speaker system, car, home or portable
device and comes complete with a large, illuminated LCD display, personal
stock ticker, sports score ticker, alarm clock and more.
2. IGO JUICE70 UNIVERSAL NOTEBOOK POWER ADAPTER
OK, let�s face it� without enough �juice,� even
the most sophisticated and valuable gadget is worthless! That�s why
the iGo Juice70 is near the top of our list. The portable iGo Juice70
Universal adaptor weighs less than 9 ounces and allows for the recharging
of notebook computer power as well as a second media device (such as a
cellular phone or MP3 player) simultaneously.
� and if we can get a drum roll from the Little
Drummer Boy�
1. SLINGBOX� BY SLINGMEDIA
KoolConnect�s number one recommended gift for
the global traveler! This amazing device allows the weary road warrior
to kick back, watch the Steelers vs. Giants game from their hotel room
in Tokyo, laugh out loud at Seinfeld re-runs in a Dubai café or
enjoy the latest episode of House at a Parisian hotel along the Seine.
It�s no surprise this was rated the top gift � Slingbox� has literally
transformed the way people watch TV as it turns any Internet-connected
PC, Mac, or mobile device into the user�s home television. So wherever
your loved one is in the world, they can still catch their favorite local
shows!
 About
KoolConnect
KoolConnect Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider
of advanced digital and HD media on demand solutions to luxury and upscale
hotels worldwide. KoolConnect was the first company to offer HD VOD
in the hospitality industry and today serves nearly 20,000 rooms in prestigious
properties in the US, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Dubai and Caribbean.
To learn more about KoolConnect, visit www.koolconnect.com.
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