Who it's for:
Mobile warriors who want it all, but hate to carry it.
Why they'll like it:
At 10.7-by-7.6 inches and about 1-inch thick, this 2.8 lb. wonder is the ultimate ultraportable, yet it packs in more features than laptops twice the size. It boasts an integrated double-layer DVD recorder/player, a bright 11.1-inch screen, 10-hour battery life, and triple-threat Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Sprint EV-DO cellular data connectivity. They'll never leave home without it.
Who it's for:
TiVo addicts who spend too much time on the road.
Why they'll like it:
Help them keep up with all their favorite shows on the road. With the Slingbox Pro, they can connect one HD video source and up to three standard video devices, such as DVRs and cable boxes, and stream them live over the Web. They can even set TiVo recordings from afar, and watch shows at Wi-Fi hotspots with laptops or Windows Media smartphones.
Who it's for:
RAZR lovers who want BlackBerry features.
Why they'll like it:
Motorola's answer to the BlackBerry adds RAZR-slim styling, broadband EV-DO support, and a megapixel camera. Along with its Windows Mobile 5.0 OS, full-duplex speakerphone and miniSD card slot, the Q truly stands out from the smartphone crowd. The perfect gift for the style-savvy road warrior.
Who it's for:
Anyone you want to feel safe and secure at Wi-Fi hotspots.
Why they'll like it:
Give the gift of peace of mind with a subscription to JiWire Hotspot Helper. Hotspot Helper's secure VPN tunneling technology keeps all your loved ones' data safe from prying eyes while surfing at hotspots and even at home or in the office. With Hotspot Helper all transmissions are strongly encrypted. Hotspot Helper also includes valuable features like an offline Wi-Fi Hotspot Finder, Wi-FI Mailer service at hotspots, and a handy Wi-Fi Toolbar that shows your connection status at all times.
Who it's for:
Your mountain-climbing, globe-trotting mobile warrior.
Why they'll like it:
Whether they work outdoors or in, the Panasonic ToughBook W5 can take the abuse. This super-slim notebook is ruggedized, yet weighs just 3.1 pounds and packs in a 12.1-inch screen, full keyboard and DVD combo drive. It comes with both Wi-Fi and your choice of EV-DO or HSDPA cell data cards for high-speed connections everywhere they go.
Who it's for:
Hotspot denizens who'd like to share their connection or unwire their hotel room.
Why they'll like it:
The Linksys Travel Router is the first (and only) travel router to allow sharing of paid hotspot connections, allowing people who travel together to cut down on separate use fees. They can bring their whole team (or family!) to a cafe for a working meal. Even better, the router doubles as a Wi-Fi adapter, and can be used at home to extend the range of a regular router into those pesky dead spots.
Who it's for:
Web and email addicts who can't stand being offline.
Why they'll like it:
If even Wi-Fi hotspots seem too few and far between to your sweetie, help them tap into Cingular's 3G data network with this quad-band laptop card that goes worldwide. It manages Wi-Fi connections too, so they can switch with ease. But we bet you borrow it when you can!
Who it's for:
Gadget lovers looking to lighten their load while keeping it all powered up.
Why they'll like it:
Does your mobile warrior lug around a bird's nest of power adapters for phone, PDA, notebook and more? The ultra-slimline Kensington Notebook adapter works with all major brands up to 120W, using interchangeable plug tips for each device. It even has auto/air connections.
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