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Best Travel and Home Gadgets

There are so many gadgets out there that it can be impossible to figure out what one really needs. Brandon Perlman, the Digital Traveler, sorted through the gizmos grabbing his attention right now to reveal what's great and what doesn't quite live up to the hype. This is his list of early autumn's best gear, apps and devices—from Tumi's amazing portable power supply to indispensable iPad apps—one simply must have on the road and at home.

by Brandon Perlman, published on 08/19/2010

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