Must have gadgets for executives

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Ever heard of gadget overload? That is one thing most executives suffer from. From smartphones, tablets, notebooks to a wide variety of peripherals for security, battery charging and productivity on the go. Deciding what gadgets to pack especially when traveling can be a challenge. While better gadgets will not necessarily help you complete your work faster, they can make the journey a far more comfortable and less frustrating proposition. Here are some smart gadgets to help you work better while on the go.

• Sanyo Eneloop Batteries

Feel bad over your growing pile of battery-guzzling peripherals that require the purchase of new alkaline batteries every couple of months? You may want to consider a switch to a rechargeable such as the Sanyo eneloop rechargeable batteries. Unlike standard nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, which have a self-discharge rate of up to 30 percent per month, the eneloop has a long storage life and will hold its charge for up to three years. Moreover, it is a money saver, as it can be recharged up to 1,500 times!

• ioSafe Rugged Portable SSD

Backing up your important files is now easier with the ioSafe portable storage disk. Wrapped inside a hefty enclosure of aluminum slab, the ioSafe Rugged Portable SSD is crush-resistant and optimized for data-loss protection against drops of up to 20 feet (six meters). Unlike most other ruggedized storage devices, the Rugged Portable SSD is also designed for a varying amount of tolerance against immersion in water and chemicals.

• Kensington Absolute Power Laptop Charger

Imagine that feeling when your laptop battery runs low and you have to send that important mail. Kensington AbsolutePower Laptop Charger is designed to solve that. Perfect for the busy executive, this slim laptop charger is capable of charging two USB-based devices while simultaneously powering a standard laptop. Even when travelling without a laptop, the versatile characteristics of this device may still make it desirable as a lightweight, dual-

• ‘LOK-IT’ Secure Flash Drive

This platform-independent encrypted flash drive, offers hardware authentication which renders it impervious to key loggers or other spyware. The secret passkey must first be keyed into the built-in number pad before plugging the LOK-IT into a USB slot, where it appears as a normal storage volume. Unplugging it automatically locks it, so no one accesses your data. Want your data secure? Then go for this!

• Jawbone JAMBOX

Having a presentation that requires continuous sound playback for a long time? Then Jawbone JAMBOX is your right choice. Powered by sophisticated acoustic drivers, the Jawbone JAMBOX is a portable wireless speaker. For something so diminutive in size, it produces unbelievable loud, high-quality sound; coupled with that, it has a built-in microphone. This enables the JAMBOX to be used as part of a conference call conducted via a smartphone or computer. It comes in a number of attractive colours and works with applications such as Skype and Google Talk.

•ZAGGkeys FLEX Keyboard

This sleek, Bluetooth-enabled keyboard specially designed for iOS and Android tablets and smartphones. When removed, the versatile protective keyboard cover folds into a stand that supports most devices. Although slightly smaller than a full-sized keyboard, the rigid Chiclet keys feel spacious and help facilitate rapid-touch typing. Its internal lithium polymer battery offers several months of normal use between charging.