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The most frustrating things when traveling for business are often the many minor inconveniences that mount up. They stack up quickly and before you know it you are on your last straw. You forgot your charger, there's not enough power points to charge devices before your uber ride to the airport, you can’t access essential documents, the hotel desk light is too dim, or it's just too noisy to focus and get work done.
With the right tools, many of the most disruptive scenarios can be prevented outright. This Black Friday, we’ll recommend you snag one of these six essential devices and make such business travel roadblocks a thing of the past.
Your productivity when travelling is only as strong as the tools you bring. This Black Friday, it’s time to invest in smarter, lighter, and more travel-ready gear that prevents disruptions before they can even start.
Here are six business travel necessities you should keep an eye out for
1. Noise-Canceling Headphones
Peace and quiet aren’t guaranteed on planes, cafes, co-working spaces or hotels.
Noise-canceling headphones will meaningfully quiet your environment, and therefore your mind focused Active noise-canceling technology works by nullifying distracting sound waves with sound waves tuned to the same frequency and opposite amplitude.
Noise-Canceling Headphone Pick: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones boast top-tier noise-canceling technology, with one Tom’s Guide reviewer noting that it provides "eerie, immersive, all-encompassing silence.” It sounds like heaven. They also offer a comfortable fit and excellent sound quality that match the brand's sterling reputation. However, they are on the premium end. For a budget friendly alternative, check out the 1More Sonoflow Pro.
2. Comfort Devices
When travelling for extended periods of time, your brain craves more comfort and stimulation than your sparsely decorated accommodation can provide.
That’s why we highly recommend adding a personal touch to your temporary work desk, making your environment cozier and more comfortable. We’ve collected a handful of comforting and personalizing desk accessories; pick one that’s right for you.
Comfort Device Picks:
- POCOCO Galaxy Projector: High definition projector with stunning visuals of natural scenes and space
- Govee Table Lamp 2: LED mood lamp with more than 16 million colors and 60 scenes
- Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II Bluetooth Speaker: Portable audiophile-quality sound with 360-degree projection and a 17-hour battery
- PhotoSpring 10 Digital Photo Frame: Comes with a clear bright screen and is compatible with a wide variety of image sources
3. Webcam Light
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Zoom calls don’t always present us in the best light, literally.
We’ve all had to scramble to find enough light in our homes just seconds before a call starts. Sufficient lighting is another housing accommodation variable you can’t count on. As such, we recommend bringing your own.
Webcam Light Pick: Nexigo Glow Light W64
While ring lights have become nearly ubiquitous, and for good reason, they aren’t small enough for space-conscious travelers. Nexigo’s portable glow light has a built-in 200mAh battery that lasts up to 10 hours, and you can adjust the color temperature to filter out harsh blue light.
4. Portable Monitor
Business travelers understand the importance of extra space. Whether you have to squeeze into a small mattress, haul an overstuffed backpack, or make do with a tiny desk. Every inch counts.
The same rule applies to screen space. Even if a 13-inch laptop screen doesn’t seem limiting, you’ll quickly realize the convenience of spending less time squinting and juggling tabs and windows.
Portable Monitor Pick: espresso Displays 15 Pro
Recommended by The Verge and reviewed by Engadget, the espresso 15 Pro is the most popular portable monitor. Noted as a favourite by AFR, It sets the benchmark for performance. Thin, lightweight, 4k, and sturdy enough to travel anywhere with you.
5. Portable SSD
Despite significant drops in storage costs, today’s laptop manufacturers still charge a premium for SSD space. Instead of forking over hundreds more for a 1 TB model, consider a high-capacity portable SSD for half the price.
Many of today’s SSDs offer transfer and read speeds that rival those of internal storage. This means you not only experience lightning-fast file transfers but can also run applications and games directly off it.
External SSD Pick: Samsung Portable SSD T7
Samsung's T7 SSD is a super-light, ultrafast drive that delivers blazing-fast speeds at a fairly affordable price. This credit card-sized SSD achieves transfer speeds up to 10Gbps, thanks to a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection (note that this port also supports Thunderbolt 3, although your speed may vary).
6. Laptop Stand
Long laptop work sessions put a tremendous strain on your neck and back.
However, you can save your cervical vertebrae from a great deal of tension by adjusting the height and angle of your laptop screen.
If you haven’t already bought a laptop stand, now’s the perfect time. Just adjusting the angle of your laptop screen can make a significant difference by aligning your screen with your eye level.
Laptop Stand Pick: BoYata N19 Adjustable Laptop Stand
Made from alloy steel and weighing a sturdy 2.5 pounds, BoYata's adjustable stand is highly durable. BoYata’s build quality and features are excellent, including two articulating hinges for height adjustment, along with great ventilation and stable feet.
Greater Predictability Means More Comfortability
Maintaining comfort and performance can be tough when your lifestyle involves frequent changes of location and enviornment. But, with right tools, you can be confident that you have everything you need to succeed, regardless of your surroundings.
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