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Boingo offers wifi at Beijing Capital International Airport

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 24 May 2012 10:07:00 GMT

The service, although not free, offers users unlimited internet access for up to two gadgets

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Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai launches wifi in limos

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:00 GMT

The hotel is joining a growing number of properties in the city and the world in offering this convenience to guests

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Bay Hotel Singapore introduces mobile check in

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:52:00 GMT

The hotel is the first in the city to offer the service

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Samsonite launches interactive campaign

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:40:00 GMT

Shoppers holding software-encrypted cards outside its Dubai Mall store can become part of a video which highlights the durability of the Cosmolite range

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Five hotel chains that offer free wifi

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Being connected is no longer a luxury but a right

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Gwanshee Mobile offers directory on the go

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 07 May 2012 06:09:00 GMT

The app lists networking events and local businesses in Hong Kong, Macau and China

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Super charged

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Packing all the right kit to keep your devices charged can be a mission. Rhodri Marsden selects a range of gadgets for staying powered up

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Mobile phone room key technology heads for Asia

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The service, which enables guests to open doors with their mobile phone, means they can bypass the front desk

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New technologies redraw workspace

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:33:00 GMT

Greater flexibility will not only increase productivity and revenues, but also ensure employee well-being

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Five game-changing mobile technologies

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:01:00 GMT

These innovations are expected to completely change our lives, at home or on the road

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Convenient communication

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:34:00 GMT

Coordinating with your team during an onsite event has just gotten easier

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Check in on the road

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:26:00 GMT

Marina Bay Sands has rolled out a new innovative arrival service

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Sight and sound

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Whether you want to jot down that killer idea or capture an unforgettable vista, Steve Dinneen rounds up the latest gadgets for recording the moment

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Sound Systems

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:17:00 GMT

The proper use of sound can enhance the drama of an event, mark the transition from one part of the programme to another, energise the audience and provide a clear means of communicating the message. Gary Bowerman writes

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Hyatt's North American properties to offer new in-room TV technology

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 10:21:00 GMT

The system enables guests to run social media and multimedia apps, make service requests, print documents from the front desk and communicate with other guests

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Marina Bay Sands offers check-in option onboard transfer coach

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:18:00 GMT

Guests will be able to complete the procedure en route to the hotel and skip the long queue at reception

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Five hotels that push the tech envelope

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:01:00 GMT

In-room iPod docking stations? So what? Many properties have gone far beyond to offer you an experience that would have sounded sci-fi even five years ago

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E-shop Till You Drop

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

A late starter to online shopping, Asia is slowly opening up to retail through the internet, writes Alisha Haridasani

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Inspector gadgets

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Steve Dinneen delves into the murky world of corporate and domestic espionage, and reveals which gadgets you should have in your secret stash

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Schiphol and Charles de Gaulle launch Chinese-language app

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:44:00 GMT

Compatible with iPhone and Android devices, the software enables Chinese travellers to translate airport signposts into their local language

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Kerry Hotel Pudong Shanghai installs paperless check-in and check-out

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:01:00 GMT

The property is the second property in the group to introduce this green solution

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Mandarin Orchard Singapore launches advanced in-room technology

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:01:00 GMT

The hotel has installed IPTV that is synchronised with iPads to give guests more freedom and better access to services

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Dragonair launches mobile boarding pass

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:04:00 GMT

For now, the service is available only for passengers departing from Hong Kong

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Tried and Tested: Lat 56 Garment bag

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:09:00 GMT

Business Traveller reviews the latest technology in garment protection luggage

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Get connected

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Rhodri Marsden rounds up the best ways to communicate across continents and takes a peek into a sci-fi new world

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Air China expands self check-in facilities

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:05:00 GMT

Three more airports will now offer the service

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Dubai Airport launches new mobile app

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:46:00 GMT

The software consists of flight updates and a listing of services and facilities found in the hub's three terminals

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Great reads - Steve Jobs

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:20:00 GMT

Book by Walter Isaacson, review by Gigi Onag

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AirAsia scraps counter check-in fee

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:30:00 GMT

Counter check-in fees will be waived for all of the airline's international flights

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Tried and tested: Jabra Supreme

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:04:00 GMT

Bluetooth headset

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Qantas to roll out smart check-in for trans-Tasman flights

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:59:00 GMT

The Next Generation check-in, which has revolutionised the airport experience, will soon be expanded to more international routes

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Singapore to launch next generation e-payment in 2012

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:39:00 GMT

Travellers will be able to use their NFC-enabled mobile phones to pay for purchases

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Steve Jobs

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Book by Walter Isaacson, Review by Gigi Onag

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Tried and tested: Tru mobile roaming service

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Business Traveller finds out how much Tru can save on an overseas phone bill compared with O2

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Qatar to launch Boeing's Electronic Flight Folder

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:35:00 GMT

It will be the first carrier to transmit day-of-flight data, such as flight plans and weather information, directly to the B777 Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag

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New electronic tax refund service at Changi smooths the process

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:28:00 GMT

Tourists now simply have to swipe their credit cards and passports at a dedicated kiosk for refunds

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American Express to roll out corporate communications tool globally

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:10:00 GMT

The Mobile Communications Manager enables companies to keep track of, and help, employees at times when travel plans are unexpectedly disrupted

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Jumeirah followers design future hotel

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:50:00 GMT

Participants hope to see hotels in the sky and underwater, packed with the latest technology

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BlackBerry handsets certified for MasterCard payments

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:05:00 GMT

The upcoming models have been approved by MasterCard for PayPass transactions

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The tablet trend

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Can any of the new Android devices topple the mighty iPad? Mark Prigg finds out

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Fun apps for the road

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:06:00 GMT

In the second part of our apps coverage, we provide you with a list of apps that will help you unwind, keep fit and relax

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Sneak Peek: HTC Sensation XL

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:10:00 GMT

The new phone, the latest of the Sensation series, has a larger screen, better sound processor and more storage space

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Fuji Xerox Hong Kong releases FX Cloud Print app

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:30:00 GMT

iPad-toting business travellers visiting Hong Kong, along with city residents, are the first to experience the company's print-on-the-go service

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Accor gears up for Middle East expansion

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

First ibis budget hotel opening next month, more Adagio properties coming to Middle East, Pullman London opening next April and Grand Mercure set to be the group's Chinese-tailored brand

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Gulf Air unveils live TV-equipped aircraft

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:24:00 GMT

Gulf Air today took delivery of its first A330-200 aircraft retrofitted with Panasonic Global Communications Suite

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Air China installs self check-in kiosks at Tokyo Haneda

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:13:00 GMT

The service is already available at three other major hubs

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Share information with BlackBerry Tag

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:48:00 GMT

BlackBerry Tag, to be incorporated in the next BlackBerry 7 OS update, will allow users to share contact information, documents, URLs, photos and other multimedia content by simply tapping their smartphones together

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Five essential travel apps

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:32:00 GMT

Business Traveller Asia-Pacific sieves through the growing number of travel apps to pick five of the best

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Etihad to offer onboard wifi by the end of this year

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:33:00 GMT

The carrier will install the service on aircraft used to operate flights to select European cities

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Four new Kindle products launched

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 07:25:00 GMT

Amazon's all-new Kindle, Kindle Touch, Kindle Touch 3G and Kindle Fire stoke the competitive fires with Apple

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Five new technologies that enhance the airport experience

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:12:00 GMT

These innovations take away different passenger pain points, enabling them to breeze through procedures that are generally tedious and time consuming

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Malaysia Airlines launches app for Google Chrome browsers

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:25:00 GMT

MHquick enables users to book or check-in via a drop down menu

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Novotel Beijing Xinqiao offers free and fast wifi

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:30:00 GMT

Guests can access the internet in their rooms and public areas

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Finnair reveals new identity

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:30:00 GMT

After changing its logo last year, the carrier is rolling out new uniforms and customer service philosophy

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Canon releases new cameras

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:19:00 GMT

Ixus models can shoot stills and HD video and a movie record button enables you to hop between the two

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Finnair to fly Angry Birds to Singapore

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:36:00 GMT

The customised flight will allow passengers to take part in a fowl game competition onboard as well as taking home the famous bird

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BlackBerry to launch newest Bold model in Hong Kong

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:12:00 GMT

The new BlackBerry 9900 has a faster browser, NFC technology and supports more apps

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AirAsia sets up self check-in services

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 01:31:00 GMT

Passengers can now check in through the website or through mobile apps for free while checking in at airport counters will be charged from September 21 onwards

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Tried and Tested: JBL On Time Micro

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:09:00 GMT

If you haven"t already invested in a sound-dock for your iPhone/iPod this unit from JBL is one to consider.

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Lufthansa to equip all long-haul aircraft with wifi by year-end

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:45:00 GMT

The carrier will be the first to offer the service across its intercontinental network

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Hertz expands mobile reservations system

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:52:00 GMT

Following its iPhone version, the car rental company has rolled out the software for download onto Nokia, BlackBerry and Android smartphones

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ADAC upgrades website

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:30:00 GMT

Upgraded portal contains English and Arabic interfaces, commercial services information and improved media centre

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The Sky Portal

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT

What will the airports of the future be like? Alisha Haridasani investigates tomorrow's world of wireless connectivity and seamless efficiency

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Cloud cover

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:22:00 GMT

Online storage for all your applications and data is far from pie in the sky, says Mark Prigg

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A cool laptop device (no really)

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:54:00 GMT

The Logitech® Cooling Pad N200 contains a tilted fan and large grill designed to prevent laptops overheating

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American selected for ecoDemonstrator Programme

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:32:00 GMT

Boeing picks American Airlines to be launch customer for the programme designed to boost fuel-efficient technologies

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Tried and Tested: Be.ez LA Robe Club sleeve

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:39:00 GMT

Tried and Tested: Glam iPad 2 case

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:29:00 GMT

Cathay Pacific launches app for BlackBerry PlayBook

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:09:00 GMT

The app enables users to make bookings and check in on the go

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United launches mobile boarding passes in Hong Kong

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:30:00 GMT

United is the first carrier to offer the service at HKIA, and will soon roll out mobile boarding passes at Tokyo and Frankfurt

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Munich Airport rolls out InfoGates

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:06:00 GMT

Passengers will be able to connect to an information service representative via videoconference for any queries about the airport

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Google launches flight search tool

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:31:00 GMT

The new capability, however, is basic at this stage, offering users only schedules but not booking options

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Paperless Connections

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:00:00 GMT

With a proliferation of online resources helping people stay in touch, business cards may soon be a thing of the past, Alisha Haridasani and Reggie Ho report

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W Hotels unveils iPhone application

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 30 May 2011 02:00:00 GMT

The software not only offers a booking engine but also a music platform and the brand's signature Whatever/Whenever

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Dusit launches mobile website

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 20 May 2011 08:10:00 GMT

Users can now make bookings with the Thai hotel group on the go as well as find hotel directions and special offers

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Solar-powered aircraft performs first international flight

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 16 May 2011 01:29:00 GMT

Swiss invented Solar Impulse, driven by 12,000 solar cells, successfully made the 13-hour flight from Switzerland to Brussels

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Five airlines offering mobile boarding passes

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 04 May 2011 01:00:00 GMT

As mobiles increasingly become the one-stop-shop for all our needs, mobile boarding passes are picking up pace and will soon be the norm

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Tried and Tested: Equinux Tizi

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Feather weight wonders

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:43:00 GMT

Portability is becoming as important as price and performance when it comes to laptops. Mark Prigg tests some lightweight models

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New BlackBerry app with device locator function arrives in Hong Kong

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:37:00 GMT

Called BlackBerry Protect, the free software lets users to find their misplaced device as well as to wirelessly back up or restore data in their smartphone

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Five paperless alternatives to business cards

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:53:00 GMT

When you run out of namecards or did not get the chance to exchange details with a new business acquaintance, these web-based apps help you collect information you need

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Tried and Tested: Minuet Magicbox DAB/FM radio

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:51:00 GMT

Catching Up with Social Media

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:29:00 GMT

Corbin Ball, CMP, CSP is a professional speaker, writer and consultant focusing on meetings technology

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UA introduces mobile boarding passes on international routes

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:50:00 GMT

The carrier currently offers the service at 62 airports in the US, streamlining check-in procedures

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Face to interface

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Video-conferencing technology continues to evolve at an astonishing rate, but there are good budget options too. Mark Prigg surveys both ends of the market

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ANA rolls out smartphone application

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:30:00 GMT

The new software, ANA Global, is available for iPhone and Android phones

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Five airports offering free mobile phone charging stations

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:16:00 GMT

These facilities make forgotten chargers a worry of the past

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Malaysia Airlines website is refreshed

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:08:00 GMT

Its website, using the same domain, features a new look and is easier to navigate

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Accor rolls out apps for BlackBerry and Samsung phones

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The global hotel chain made its mobile apps available on other smartphone devices more than a year after releasing them on the iPhone platform

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101 travel apps

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:01:00 GMT

With the proliferation of smartphones and tablets has come an explosion of apps to make your travelling life easier. Mark Prigg and Andy Tweddle select the best

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Meet me in cyberspace

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Could virtual reality events mean the end of business travel as we know it? Jenny Southan reports on the brave new world

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AirAsia offers multi-channel online assistance

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:12:00 GMT

Their new website section enables users to interact with airline staff via live chat, webmail or interact on Twitter

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Tried and Tested: NavTrack (European edition)

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:18:00 GMT

Top five... Budget and luxury

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Whether your New Year"s resolution was to save a few pounds or buy only the best, Mark Prigg knows the gadgets for you

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Tried and Tested: Qdos Sound Frame

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:25:00 GMT

Tried and Tested: Mophie Juice Pack Reserve

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:07:00 GMT

Tried and Tested: Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 4

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:59:00 GMT

The iSpeedy Travel application now available for BlackBerry

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 08:06:00 GMT

The application integrates travel search and booking tools as well as social media channels

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Viber application enables free phonecalls

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:30:00 GMT

Currently available just for the iPhone, the application will soon be designed for BlackBerry and Android

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Technology round-up

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:59:00 GMT

Business Traveller brings you a round-up of travel gadgets announced at the CES technology trade show in Las Vegas and set to appear in the UK over the coming months

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China Unicom offers free wifi and low roaming charges

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 04:32:00 GMT

These moves are part of the firm's attempts to lure 3G customers in face of competition from China Telecom and China Mobile

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Tried and tested: Radiopaq Dots earphones

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:13:00 GMT

Business Traveller tests out these mini earphones

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Best Western rolls out iPad application

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:45:00 GMT

The application enables guests to make bookings and save key locations

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China plans to ban Skype

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:28:00 GMT

Voice over Internet Protocol will only be provided by state-owned phone service providers, state authorities

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Technology round-up: Christmas special

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:18:00 GMT

Businesstraveller.com brings you the latest travel gadgets and accessories, available this Christmas, to make life on the road easier. This week: The Samsung Galaxy Tab, HTC Desire HD and Fujifilm's 3D digital camera. Also, Google Maps 5.0.

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Aeroflot to introduce in-flight mobile services

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:32:00 GMT

The service provider, Megafon, estimates 20 percent of passengers will use mobiles onboard by 2014

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Instant translation app for iPhone is rolled out

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:38:00 GMT

Available for free, the software will use character recognition and a camera rather than internet

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Technology round-up

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Businesstraveller.com brings you the latest travel gadgets and accessories to make life on the road easier. This week: Verbatim's neon hard drives, the Innergie mCube universal power adaptors and V-MODA's Crossfade LP headphones

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Technology round-up

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Businesstraveller.com brings you the latest travel gadgets and accessories to make life on the road easier. This week: Plextor's £D Blu-ray drive, the Mophie iPad case and stand, the ASUS N series notebook, and Lufthansa's iPad magazine

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Incheon International Airport upgrades customer services

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT

A new centre acts as one-stop shop offering airport, tourism and transportation information, while a mobile website provides key data about the terminal

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SWISS rolls out BlackBerry application

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The free app helps passengers to check-in, study flight schedules and make reservations, and comes in four languages

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Langham Place's new room tier comes with iPhones

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Seventy two Essential Place Plus rooms, launching on New Year's Day, will have all the high-tech bells and whistles

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Jetstar delays iPad roll out

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:00:00 GMT

The gadgets were to be introduced by year-end, but will now come out early next year

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Virgin Atlantic"s Clubhouse at Heathrow gets first look at Samsung Galaxy Tab

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:58:00 GMT

Flyers in Virgin"s Clubhouse lounge at T3 can now use the just-launched tablet device

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The big league

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:01:00 GMT

If you prize performance over portability and need a big screen, a desktop replacement laptop could work for you. Mark Prigg checks out the latest models

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Video-conferencing made easy

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:57:00 GMT

IT person no longer needed for video-conferencing, promises LifeSize"s Logitech

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India extends BlackBerry reprieve

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:07:00 GMT

The 60-day deadline has been extended by another three months as discussions continue

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The safety checklist – top tips to remember when overseas

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:19:00 GMT

Travel safely and return in one piece: from vaccinations to insurance, airline and hotel safety to keeping hold of your luggage

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Thai language app now available

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:56:00 GMT

The country's tourism authority has rolled out an electronic handbook of Thai phrases that can be downloaded free on web-enabled phones

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Hotels take to telepresence technology

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:05:00 GMT

In an attempt to simulate real-life meetings, a number of hotels are taking videoconferencing to the next level

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Hotels jump on the iPad bandwagon

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:35:00 GMT

Several hotel brands have rolled out iPad-based applications in their properties to stay ahead of the curve

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Plug and play

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:01:00 GMT

The latest line in media players allow you to enjoy downloaded content in all its glory. Mark Prigg tries them out

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BlackBerry ban in Saudi Arabia reversed

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:32:00 GMT

Canadian handset maker, Research In Motion, has agreed to share encryption details with the Saudi government, preventing a threat to curtail BlackBerry messenger services

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Five tech-savvy hotels

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:20:00 GMT

Hotels have been loading guestrooms over the years with a range of tech oriented amenities that we often tend to overlook due to our busy schedules

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Preliminary deal reached to avert BlackBerry ban in Saudi Arabia

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:56:00 GMT

Good news for BlackBerry users – the ban rolled out on Friday, August 6, may be reversed

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Citibank rolls out mobile phone application for credit card holders

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Travellers to Hongkong, Singapore, Korea and Malaysia can now access their accounts, banking services and promotions more easily on the road

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The future of iPads inflight

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:40:00 GMT

IFE specialist Bluebox Avionics MD Rick Stuart talks to Business Traveller about the Jetstar iPad and why entertainment in the air is playing catch-up with that on the ground

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Everyday heroes

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Mark Prigg looks at the latest batch of laptops designed to get you through your working day

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Go mobile

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:01:00 GMT

The technology for mobile boarding passes is maturing fast. Jenny Southan investigates which airlines offer the service

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Mobile Strategy

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:30:00 GMT

The recent crisis has made technology companies aware of the need to have their online services available on the phone, for people on the road, write Sara Spaeth and Andrea Zavadszky

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Tried and tested: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS30 digital camera

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:18:00 GMT

Business Traveller tested out Panasonic's smart new Lumix DMC-FS30

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Tried and tested: Pentax Optio H90 digital camera

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Toy-like or post-modern retro? Business Traveller tries out the H90 from Pentax

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Tried and tested: iPhone cases

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:46:00 GMT

Looking to spruce up your iPhone, or extend its woeful battery life? Business Traveller tries out a choice few of the cases now on the market that will do just that

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City trains with Wi-Fi access

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:05:00 GMT

Commuter trains in some major cities are now wirelessly connected, enabling residents and visitors alike to catch up on emails during the commute

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Technology round-up

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:03:00 GMT

Businesstraveller.com brings you the latest travel gadgets and accessories to make life on the road easier. This week: The iPhone 4, Fuji Finepix XP10 digital camera, Toshiba Camileo BW10 camcorder and the Acer Aspire One D260

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Tried and Tested: Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:44:00 GMT

Business Traveller sits back and relaxes with Logitech"s laptop Lapdesk N700

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Tried and Tested: Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:18:00 GMT

A mouse that works on any surface? That"s what Logitech claims. Business Traveller gives it a spin

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Tried and Tested: Archos 9 PCTablet

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:25:00 GMT

Business Traveller takes a closer look at Archos" entrant into the growing tablet PC market

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Tried and Tested: Asus Eee PC 1005PE Seashell

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Business Traveller takes the Asus Seashell netbook out for a test

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Picture perfect

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 31 May 2010 16:10:00 GMT

As the holiday season beckons, Mark Prigg casts his eye over the latest cameras to capture your experiences

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TravelTracker goes mobile

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 23 May 2010 07:46:00 GMT

Companies can now keep track of their travelling executives through web-enabled mobile phones

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Multi-transport cards that make commuting a breeze

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Pre-order them before arriving or purchase them at several locations in the city, these travel aids help one get around – and more

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The smart set

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Mark Prigg asks which phones take the throne

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Technology round-up

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:02:00 GMT

Businesstraveller.com brings you the latest travel gadgets and accessories to make life on the road easier. This week: The Leica V-Lux 20, Asus N61JV notebook, Verbatim portable hard drives, Garmin nüvi 3700 satnav and the new Winscribe iPhone app

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Heathrow airport launches mobile app

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:01:00 GMT

As UK flights restart following the volcanic ash disruption, Heathrow is encouraging travellers to download its new mobile app offering features including scheduled flight timetables, terminal maps and the latest retail promotions

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Technology round-up

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Businesstraveller.com brings you the latest travel gadgets and accessories to make life on the road easier. This week: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G, Plextor PX-NAS2 drive and the iPhone OS4 and iPad

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The light brigade

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Mark Prigg weighs up the pros and cons of the latest super-svelte computers

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Corporates warm to more virtual meetings

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:53:00 GMT

A new American Express travel survey indicates that companies will make more use of the latest virtual meeting technologies despite the upturn in the global economy

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Tried and Tested: The Datawind Ubisurfer

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:28:00 GMT

Business Traveller takes a look at the smart little Datawind Ubisurfer

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Technology round-up

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Businesstraveller.com brings you the latest travel gadgets and accessories to make life on the road easier. This week: Firebrand pocket projector, Samsung HD camcorders, Ixos USB speakers and the Samsung Jet Ultra phone. Also, Toptable"s iPhone app

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Technology round-up

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Businesstraveller.com brings you the latest travel gadgets and accessories to make life on the road easier. This week: The technicolour Pentax K-x, IDAPT charger, Archos media player, HTC Desire and live Sky Sports on Nokia

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